Affiliate program categories
800+ programs organized by niche. Each category has editorial context plus the full sortable list. Free, no signup.
Browse the directory by category. Each category page lists every verified program in that niche with full editorial context: which programs convert best, who they suit, what to watch out for, and a sortable data table with commission rates, cookie lengths, and last verification dates. Submit your program at /submit for free.
All categories
AI Tool Affiliate Programs
The fastest growing category in 2026. Recurring commissions on most. FreeTTS, ElevenLabs, Synthesia, Jasper, PixVerse, Descript and more.
VPN Affiliate Programs
Mature funnels, established brand recognition, recurring commissions. NordVPN, Surfshark, ExpressVPN, ProtonVPN, VeePN.
Hosting Affiliate Programs
Mix of flat bounty and recurring. Two tier on Kinsta. Hostinger, Bluehost, SiteGround, Cloudways, WP Engine.
SaaS Affiliate Programs
The largest category. Most two tier programs live here. ClickFunnels, Builderall, Systeme.io, Notion, Figma, Leadpages.
Email Marketing Programs
Long cookies, recurring, sticky customers. ConvertKit, ActiveCampaign, GetResponse, MailerLite, Beehiiv, Substack.
SEO Tool Programs
Higher ticket, longer sales cycles, premium audience. Semrush, Ahrefs, Surfer, Frase, SEranking, Mangools.
Finance Affiliate Programs
Personal finance apps, brokers, credit card aggregators, fintech. Highest commission ceiling, strict compliance.
Design Tool Programs
Creator economy. Figma, Canva, Adobe Express, Webflow, Framer, Vectornator, Sketch.
E-commerce Programs
Shopify, BigCommerce, WooCommerce extensions, dropshipping tools, fulfillment services.
Online Education Programs
Course platforms, language learning apps, professional development. Coursera, MasterClass, Skillshare.
Productivity Tool Programs
Notion, ClickUp, Asana, Monday.com, Todoist, Calendly. Mostly recurring with strong retention.
Security and Privacy Programs
Password managers, antivirus, identity protection, encrypted email. 1Password, Bitwarden, Dashlane.
How categories work in this directory
Programs are tagged with their primary category. Some programs span multiple categories (Notion is both SaaS and Productivity, ConvertKit is Email and Creator Economy). The primary category determines where the program appears as a featured entry, but it shows up in secondary categories too.
Each category landing page has the same structure:
- A TL;DR explaining what's distinct about that category for affiliates
- Editorial context on why programs in this category convert differently than others
- The flagship pick (the program we'd recommend if you have to choose one)
- The full sortable list of every program in the category with verified data
- Strategy notes specific to the category (what content angles work, what to watch for)
- FAQ specific to that niche
- Cross links to related categories and methodology
Programs that submit through /submit are added to the appropriate category within 24 hours of approval. The category list updates automatically when new programs are verified.
Most useful categories for new affiliates
If you're starting out and not sure where to focus, three categories have the friendliest entry barriers and reasonable commission structures.
AI Tools. Programs in this category usually approve applications fast (FreeTTS approves in under 24 hours), have no follower minimums, and send pre warm traffic via AI search citations. The audience is also growing fast, which means there's room for new content creators to capture attention without competing against established giants. The category page lives at /category/ai-tools.
SaaS. The largest category with the most variety. Recurring commissions are common which means starter content can compound for years. Two tier is also concentrated here, with Builderall, ClickFunnels, Systeme.io all paying second tier. Approval is moderate; established sites get in faster than brand new ones. Browse at /category/saas.
Hosting. Mature category with predictable funnels. Kinsta is the strongest pick because of two tier plus recurring plus bounty. Hostinger is a friendly entry point with high commission rate but flat structure. Approval is usually fast. The category page is at /category/hosting.
Categories to approach with care
Not all categories are friendly to beginners or to general content sites.
Finance. Highest commission ceilings (some credit card programs pay $300 to $700 per approved card). Also strict compliance: many programs require specific disclosure language, prohibit certain claims, and have detailed approval processes. New affiliates without finance focused content rarely get approved. Worth pursuing if you have an audience that fits, but don't lead with finance as your first category.
iGaming and gambling. Excluded from our directory entirely except where regulated and mainstream. The category has its own specialist directories and the reputation risk to other listings is too high. If you specifically want iGaming affiliate programs, look at iGB Affiliate or specialist iGaming recruitment sites.
Adult and unregulated crypto. Same exclusion. Specialist directories serve those niches. We focus on programs with verifiable terms and mainstream legitimacy.