What is Refersion Affiliate Marketing?
Refersion (previously covered in this project's Affiliation batch) remains focused on affiliate tracking, discovery, payouts and 1099 tax form management, built specifically for merchants. It shows a 4.8/5 rating on 461 reviews. It's developed by Refersion, Inc., based in Alamo, California.
How does the app work on a Shopify store?
Merchants track affiliate sales using first-party data and partner attribution, pay affiliates via PayPal, ACH transfers or bank transfer with automated tax forms, and discover affiliates, influencers, creators and publishers through AI-powered matching. The Refersion Marketplace surfaces high-performing affiliates and creators directly, and the app supports unlimited affiliate and click tracking, including multi-level program management. It's currently English-only and connects to Klaviyo, Mailchimp, PayPal, Stripe and Yotpo.
Why choose Refersion over another affiliate app? (continued)
Cookie-free, first-party tracking domain is a more resilient tracking method than cookie-dependent competitors, especially relevant as browsers increasingly restrict third-party cookies. The free Marketplace tier, letting merchants list an offer and let affiliates apply without any upfront cost, is a genuinely accessible entry point compared to most competitors in this category that require a paid plan from day one. Pricing does add a percentage of affiliate-driven sales on top of the monthly fee (3% on Launch, dropping to 2% on Growth), a structure worth calculating precisely against expected affiliate revenue, similar to the model used by Yuko covered earlier in this project, though Refersion's percentage decreases as the plan scales up rather than dropping to zero.
What are the 3 main features of the app?
- Cookie-free, first-party tracking, resistant to browser cookie restrictions.
- AI-powered affiliate and creator discovery, via the Refersion Marketplace.
- Automated 1099 tax forms, alongside multi-level program support.
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Refersion which plan to choose?
| Plan | Marketplace | Launch | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | $0 | $39 | $199 |
| Annual price | – | $348$29/month, save 26% | $1,908$159/month, save 20% |
| Free trial | – | Not listed | Not listed |
| Commission on affiliate sales | Not listed | 3% | 2% |
| Example: $10,000 affiliate sales / month | – | $339$39 + 3% × $10,000 | $399$199 + 2% × $10,000 |
| Offer listed in the Refersion Marketplace | ✓affiliates can view and apply | Not listed | Not listed |
| Unlimited affiliates, clicks & conversions | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| First-party tracking domain (no cookies) | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| One-click payouts, including PayPal | – | ✓ | ✓ |
| Commission types | Percent of sale | Percent of sale or subscription | Adds flat and per-SKU |
| SKU & email-level tracking | – | – | ✓ |
| Multi-currency support | – | – | ✓ |
| 30+ email & marketing integrations | – | – | ✓ |
| Live chat support | – | – | ✓ |
For any request for changes, partnership proposals, or other questions, contact us at: contact@inside-app.com
