Best two-tier affiliate software in 2026: all 114 tools that offer it

Our pick is ViralPayouts, and we make it, so weigh that. It has two levels on every program (the partner's commission and a recruiter override, paid only on approved sales) and no monthly subscription: 3.5% of what you pay partners, with no monthly fee.

Below is every other tool in our research that offers two-tier or multi-tier commissions: 65 on every plan and 49 on higher plans only, out of 535 checked on 12 October 2026. Each name links to a side-by-side page with its sources.

Tools checked:
535.
Two tiers, every plan:
65.
Higher plans only:
49.
ViralPayouts monthly fee:
$0.

Only 65 of the 535 affiliate tools we checked (12.1%) offer two-tier commissions on every plan. Another 49 keep it for higher plans, and 287 do not say.

Source: ViralPayouts research: 535 affiliate tools checked against their own pages, 12 October 2026

Updated · Who writes ViralPayouts

Our pick: ViralPayouts

Most affiliate tools leave two-tier commissions out or keep them for higher plans (only 65 of 535 offer them on every plan). ViralPayouts puts them on every program.

Two levels on every program

A partner earns their commission; whoever recruited them earns an override on the same approved sale. The override is a share of the commission, a share of the sale or a fixed amount, set per program.

No monthly subscription

When you pay your partners yourself: 3.5% of what you pay partners, with no monthly fee. If ViralPayouts runs the payouts: 10% of what you pay partners on the first $10,000 a month, 5% on the rest.

Refunds reverse both levels

A refunded sale takes back the partner commission and the recruiter override together, so you never pay a recruiter for a sale you lost.

How it works in detail: two-tier affiliate software · sub-affiliate tracking · pricing

How to choose two-tier affiliate software

Five questions that separate the tools, whichever one you pick.

Is the second tier on the plan you will pay for?

49 of the 114 tools below keep it for higher plans. Check the plan, not the feature page.

What does a quiet month cost?

55.9% of the tools we checked charge a flat subscription, due whether or not your affiliates sell.

Who sends the affiliates their money?

Some tools pay affiliates for you; most leave you to send the payouts and collect the tax forms.

Is the override paid on sales, not sign-ups?

Paying for recruitment itself is what makes a program look like MLM. Pay only on approved customer sales.

Can your systems and AI agents run it?

An API and an MCP server let your backend report sales and an AI assistant manage the program.

Full market figures

Pricing models, payouts and features across all 535 tools: State of affiliate software 2026.

Two tiers on every plan (65 tools)

In alphabetical order. Prices are the published plans; open a tool for its sources and the side-by-side comparison.

Two-tier affiliate software
ToolKindPricePays affiliates for youTwo tiers
AAA Affiliate Marketing AppAffiliate software for e-commerce$0 a monthOnly a % fee (free to start)NoEvery plan
ablefy (formerly elopage)Creator and checkout platform2.7% of transactionsSubscription plus a % feeYesEvery plan5 levels
AffeliosCreator and checkout platform$0 to $799 a monthSubscription plus a % feeNot statedEvery planLevels: 3 shown in example (direct, sub-affiliates, sub-affiliates)
Affiliate for WooCommerce (StoreApps)WordPress affiliate plugin$6.6 to $8.25 a monthFlat monthly subscriptionNoEvery planLevels: unlimited
Affiliate Marketing ReferrLy (formerly Affiliatery)Affiliate software for e-commerce$0 a monthFlat monthly subscriptionNoEvery plan
Affiliate Suite (Flintop)WordPress affiliate plugin$5.27 to $6.58 a monthFlat monthly subscriptionNoEvery plan
AffiliationSoftwareAffiliate software for SaaSflat subscriptionFlat monthly subscriptionNoEvery plan10 levels
AffilitrakAffiliate software for e-commerce$0 a month + 20% of payoutsOnly a % fee (free to start)Not statedEvery planLevels: Configurable; MLM settings "define how many levels participate and how rates are calculated per level" (no maximum stated)
AffilkaiGaming affiliate platformNot published: quote on requestQuote onlyOptional or extraEvery planLevels: Unlimited
Affilo: Affiliate MarketingAffiliate software for e-commerce$39 to $79 a monthFlat monthly subscriptionNoEvery plan
AffiracleAffiliate software for SaaS$12.99 to $299 a month + 3% of affiliate revenueSubscription plus a % feeOptional or extraEvery planLevels: N-level
AffisePerformance marketing platform$625 to $2,499 a monthFlat monthly subscriptionOptional or extraEvery plan2 levels
AffnookiGaming affiliate platform$999 a monthFlat monthly subscriptionNoEvery plan
AllAffiliateProAffiliate software for SaaSflat subscriptionFlat monthly subscriptionNoEvery plan12 levels
AmbassadorCustomer referral software$100 to $1,250 a monthFlat monthly subscriptionOptional or extraEvery planLevels: Unlimited ("Number of Tiers" setting; 0 = no cap)
Binary MLM System ProAffiliate software for e-commerce$9.99 a monthFlat monthly subscriptionNoEvery plan
ByDesign TechnologiesOtherNot published: quote on requestQuote onlyOptional or extraEvery planLevels: Unlimited (configurable unilevel, hybrid, binary, matrix, party plans)
CAKEPerformance marketing platformNot published: quote on requestQuote onlyOptional or extraEvery plan2 levels
CellxpertiGaming affiliate platformNot published: quote on requestQuote onlyNoEvery planLevels: Not capped on site; finance page example runs Master IB -> sub IB 1 -> sub IB 2 -> sub IB 3. Track360 (competitor) claims 'limited to 2 tiers' - contradicts Cellxpert's own page.
ClickBankAffiliate network$0 a month + 7.5% of transactionsOnly a % fee (free to start)YesEvery plan2 levels
ClickIncAffiliate software for SaaS$25 to $149 a monthFlat monthly subscriptionNoEvery plan50 levels
Cloud MLM SoftwareOtherNot published: quote on requestQuote onlyNoEvery planLevels: Unlimited depth depending on plan (21 plan types: binary, unilevel, matrix, generation, board, monoline, hybrid, stair-step)
CreatesWowTech Affiliate Program for WooCommerceWordPress affiliate plugin$0 a monthOther or not statedNoEvery plan
Digistore24Affiliate network$0 a month + 2.9% to 7.9% of transactionsOnly a % fee (free to start)YesEvery plan2 levels
EverflowPerformance marketing platform$750 a monthQuote onlyOptional or extraEvery plan2 levels
FirstPromoterAffiliate software for SaaS$49 to $149 a monthFlat monthly subscriptionOptional or extraEvery plan3 levels
GrowthHeroAffiliate software for e-commerce$49 to $199 a monthFlat monthly subscriptionNoEvery planLevels: Up to 10 levels implied: 'your affiliates can recruit up to nine other affiliates' (page examples show 4 levels)
HighLevel (GoHighLevel) - Affiliate ManagerOther$97 to $497 a monthFlat monthly subscriptionOptional or extraEvery plan7 levels
iDevAffiliateAffiliate software for e-commerce$42 to $79 a monthFlat monthly subscriptionNoEvery plan10 levels
iGsuiteiGaming affiliate platformNot published: quote on requestQuote onlyNoEvery plan
Income AccessiGaming affiliate platformNot published: quote on requestQuote onlyOptional or extraEvery planLevels: Not stated by vendor; Track360 (competitor) claims unlimited tiers
JVZooAffiliate network$0 to $87 a month + 5% of transactionsOnly a % fee (free to start)YesEvery plan2 levels
Kwik 2.0Customer referral software$500 a month + 5% of affiliate revenueSubscription plus a % feeNot statedEvery plan
Matrix MLM ProAffiliate software for e-commerce$9.99 a monthFlat monthly subscriptionNoEvery planLevels: Up to 10 commission levels (site), forced matrix with spillover
MetricksAffiliate software for SaaS$59 a monthFlat monthly subscriptionNoEvery plan
MLM Soft Integration AppOther$499 to $1,999 a monthFlat monthly subscriptionOptional or extraEvery plan
MonetrackAffiliate network$0 a month + 30% of payoutsOnly a % fee (free to start)YesEvery plan2 levels
MyAffiliatesiGaming affiliate platformNot published: quote on requestQuote onlyNoEvery planLevels: Not stated by vendor; Track360 (competitor) claims unlimited tiers
MYAP by BormercoAffiliate software for SaaSflat subscriptionFlat monthly subscriptionOptional or extraEvery plan2 levels
NetReferiGaming affiliate platformNot published: quote on requestQuote onlyNoEvery plan
Offer18Performance marketing platform$49 to $349 a monthFlat monthly subscriptionNoEvery plan2 levels
PartnerMatrix (EveryMatrix)iGaming affiliate platformNot published: quote on requestQuote onlyOptional or extraEvery planLevels: Not stated ("multi-level structures of agents" in Agent System)
PartneroAffiliate software for SaaS$59 to $599 a monthFlat monthly subscriptionOptional or extraEvery plan5 levels
PayKickstartCreator and checkout platform$0 to $1,599.17 a month + 6% of transactionsFlat monthly subscriptionNoEvery plan2 levels
Post Affiliate ProAffiliate software for SaaS$89 to $649 a monthFlat monthly subscriptionNoEvery planLevels: Pricing page says up to 99 tiers; MLM feature page says 'up to 100 tier commissions' and also 'unlimited number of tiers' (inconsistent)
QualityClickPerformance marketing platformflat subscriptionFlat monthly subscriptionNoEvery plan2 levels
ReferOniGaming affiliate platformNot published: quote on requestQuote onlyNoEvery plan
Referral RocketCustomer referral software$0 to $99 a monthFlat monthly subscriptionOptional or extraEvery planLevels: Multiple (example given: Tier 1 and Tier 2)
RekomiAffiliate software for SaaS$29 to $99 a month + 3% of payoutsSubscription plus a % feeYesEvery plan2 levels
SB&RCustomer referral software$31 a monthFlat monthly subscriptionNoEvery plan10 levels
ScaleoPerformance marketing platformflat subscriptionFlat monthly subscriptionNoEvery plan2 levels
selecdoo: Affiliate & FeedAffiliate network$0 a monthOnly a % fee (free to start)YesEvery plan
Systeme.io (affiliate management feature)Other$0 to $97 a monthFlat monthly subscriptionNoEvery plan2 levels
The Affiliate Platform (TAP by Smartico)iGaming affiliate platformNot published: quote on requestQuote onlyNoEvery planLevels: Unlimited ("unlimited depth levels")
Track360iGaming affiliate platformNot published: quote on requestQuote onlyNoEvery planLevels: Not stated ("Unlimited partner tiers" on homepage)
TrackdeskPerformance marketing platform$299 to $1,199 a monthFlat monthly subscriptionOptional or extraEvery planLevels: Multiple tiers, configurable (example shows 3 levels: 10%, 5%, 2%)
TrackierPerformance marketing platformNot published: quote on requestQuote onlyOptional or extraEvery plan2 levels
TrackopiaAffiliate software for e-commerce$0 a monthFlat monthly subscriptionNoEvery planLevels: Unlimited (merchant-set)
TrackRevAffiliate software for SaaS$0 to $29 a monthFlat monthly subscriptionNoEvery planLevels: Unlimited depth until a level's share falls under $1, capped by a total commission pool (default 30%)
TrackRewardAffiliate software for SaaS$29 to $129 a monthFlat monthly subscriptionNoEvery plan
TUNE (formerly HasOffers)Performance marketing platform$899 to $1,500 a monthFlat monthly subscriptionOptional or extraEvery plan2 levels
Ultimate Affiliate ProWordPress affiliate plugin$6.61 to $24 a monthFlat monthly subscriptionNoEvery planLevels: configurable depth (unilevel, binary, custom matrix)
Unilevel MLM PlansAffiliate software for e-commerce$9.99 a monthFlat monthly subscriptionNoEvery plan10 levels
Unilevel MLM ProAffiliate software for e-commerce$8.9 a monthFlat monthly subscriptionNot statedEvery plan
WyntaiGaming affiliate platformflat subscriptionFlat monthly subscriptionNoEvery planLevels: Multiple (configurable)

Two tiers on higher plans only (49 tools)

In alphabetical order. The plan that unlocks the second tier is shown where the tool says.

Two-tier affiliate software
ToolKindPricePays affiliates for youTwo tiers
AFFI - Affiliate Marketing for WooCommerce (VillaTheme)WordPress affiliate plugin$0 a monthFlat monthly subscriptionNoHigher plans onlyPro
Affilia (Affiliate Program with MLM) by RedefiningTheWebWordPress affiliate plugin$0 to $8 a monthFlat monthly subscriptionNoHigher plans onlyLevels: Unlimited/customisable depth (max not stated)Premium
Affiliate LoopAffiliate software for e-commerce$49 to $199 a monthFlat monthly subscriptionNot statedHigher plans only2 levelsScale ($199/mo)
AffiliatePressWordPress affiliate plugin$0 to $20.75 a monthFlat monthly subscriptionNoHigher plans onlyLevels: configurable (unilevel unlimited width, or forced matrix with set depth)Professional per pricing table; add-on page also lists Standard (conflict)
Affiliates (itthinx)WordPress affiliate plugin$0 a monthFlat monthly subscriptionNoHigher plans onlyLevels: UnlimitedAffiliates Enterprise
AffiliateWPWordPress affiliate plugin$12.46 to $29.13 a monthFlat monthly subscriptionOptional or extraHigher plans only5 levelsPro (or Growth Bundle)
AffiliatlyAffiliate software for e-commerce$0 to $79 a monthFlat monthly subscriptionNoHigher plans only2 levelsProfessional ($39/mo) and above
Affireo - Affiliates for WooCommerceWordPress affiliate plugin$0 a monthFlat monthly subscriptionNoHigher plans only10 levelsPro
AffonsoAffiliate software for SaaSsubscription tiered by affiliate revenueFlat monthly subscriptionOptional or extraHigher plans only3 levelsGrowth and above (not on Launch)
AfivioAffiliate software for e-commerce$39 to $299 a monthFlat monthly subscriptionNoHigher plans onlyBoost ($99/mo)
Asteris AffiliatesWordPress affiliate plugin$0 to $45.75 a monthFlat monthly subscriptionNoHigher plans only2 levelsAny paid licence (Starter $149/yr and up); not in the free WordPress.org edition
BixGrow Affiliate MarketingAffiliate software for e-commerce$0 to $49.99 a monthFlat monthly subscriptionNoHigher plans onlyLevels: Merchant-defined number of levels (docs example shows 2 parent levels: 10% / 5% / 3%)Pro ($29.99/mo) and above
ClickFunnels (Affiliate Center)Creator and checkout platform$97 to $499.75 a monthFlat monthly subscriptionNoHigher plans only2 levelsOptimize ($297/mo) or Dominate
Commish AffiliatesAffiliate software for e-commerce$19 to $99 a monthFlat monthly subscriptionNoHigher plans onlyGrowth ($49/mo)
Coupon AffiliatesWordPress affiliate plugin$0 to $59.99 a monthFlat monthly subscriptionNoHigher plans onlyLevels: as many tiers as you setPro
Dub Partners (Dub)Affiliate software for SaaS$90 to $300 a month + 3% to 5% of payoutsSubscription plus a % feeYesHigher plans only2 levelsHelp article and launch post: "Advanced plans and above"; pricing table lists 'Basic' partner referral rewards on Business
Easy AffiliateWordPress affiliate plugin$8.3 to $16.63 a monthFlat monthly subscriptionNoHigher plans onlyLevels: Unlimited (recommends no more than three; warns of performance issues past 5-10)Plus or Pro ("This add-on is available with the purchase of the Plus or Pro license")
EzyCourseCreator and checkout platform$97 to $699 a monthFlat monthly subscriptionOptional or extraHigher plans onlyLevels: Unlimited chain (no cap stated)Unlimited ($399/mo, $199/mo yearly) and Elite
Fusion: Affiliate MarketingAffiliate software for e-commerce$0 to $15 a monthFlat monthly subscriptionNot statedHigher plans onlyPremium ($15/mo)
Genius ReferralsCustomer referral software$149 to $849 a monthFlat monthly subscriptionOptional or extraHigher plans onlyPlatinum (add-on on Starter/Silver/Gold)
GigfiliateAffiliate software for e-commerce$45 to $995 a monthFlat monthly subscriptionNoHigher plans onlyLevels: Example plan shows Level 0-2 (e.g. Level 0 20-25%, Level 1 5-10%, Level 2 0%) with volume-based rate steps; maximum not statedPlus ($95/mo) and above
GoAffProAffiliate software for e-commerce$0 to $49 a monthFlat monthly subscriptionNoHigher plans onlyLevels: Unlimited breadth and depth; unilevel, binary or forced matrix (e.g. 3x5)Premium ($49/mo) and above; level compression on Business
Insert AffiliateAffiliate software for SaaS$0 a month + 7.5% to 10% of affiliate revenueSubscription plus a % feeOptional or extraHigher plans only2 levelsGrowth (GBP 70/month) or Enterprise
JROX eCommerce Suite (JAM)Affiliate software for SaaS$0 to $27 a monthFlat monthly subscriptionNoHigher plans onlyPaid add-on on Hosted and Owned (multi-level commissions and forced matrix)
Jump: Affiliate StorefrontsAffiliate software for e-commerce$0 to $499 a month + 1% to 5% of affiliate revenueSubscription plus a % feeOptional or extraHigher plans onlyLevels: Primary affiliate earns extra commission on sub-affiliate sales; depth not statedProfessional ($99/mo + 1%) per site; Shopify listing lists multi-tier on Growth ($45/mo + 2.5%)
KartraCreator and checkout platform$59 to $229 a month + 5% of transactionsSubscription plus a % feeNoHigher plans only2 levelsGrowth (affiliate management is on Growth, Professional, Enterprise)
LeadDynoAffiliate software for SaaS$49 to $749 a monthFlat monthly subscriptionNoHigher plans only10 levelsEssential ($129/mo) and above
Merchcoder AffiliateAffiliate software for e-commerce$0 to $29.99 a monthFlat monthly subscriptionNoHigher plans onlyPro ($29.99/mo)
Multilevel Referral Plugin for WooCommerceWordPress affiliate plugin$0 a monthFlat monthly subscriptionNoHigher plans onlyLevels: Configurable by store ownerPremium
OntraportOther$82.5 to $249.17 a monthFlat monthly subscriptionNoHigher plans only2 levelsPro (Partner Programs not on Plus)
Override: Multi-Tier AffiliateAffiliate software for e-commerce$19 to $99 a monthFlat monthly subscriptionNoHigher plans onlyLevels: 2 (Starter), 5 (Growth), 10 (Scale)Starter (2 tiers)
RedTrackPerformance marketing platform$0 to $999 a monthFlat monthly subscriptionNoHigher plans onlyLevels: Configurable ('Number of steps' with a per-level 'Commission Decrement')Partnership Portal add-on ($99/mo) plus referral feature "upon request for an additional fee"
Referly (formerly Push Lap Growth)Affiliate software for SaaS$75 to $399 a month + 5% of transactionsFlat monthly subscriptionOptional or extraHigher plans only2 levelsBusiness ($149/month) and above
RefersionAffiliate software for e-commerce$0 to $199 a month + 2% to 3% of affiliate revenueSubscription plus a % feeOptional or extraHigher plans onlyLevels: As many levels as configured (one direct parent per affiliate)Scale plan only (custom quote)
RefgrowAffiliate software for SaaS$29 to $199 a monthFlat monthly subscriptionOptional or extraHigher plans only2 levelsPro ($49) and above per pricing page (docs say Pro and Business)
SamCartCreator and checkout platform$79 to $199 a monthFlat monthly subscriptionNoHigher plans onlyEnterprise
ShoutoutAffiliate software for e-commerce$0 to $79 a monthFlat monthly subscriptionNoHigher plans onlyLevels: "set the commission for each supported level" (number of levels not stated)Growth ($59/mo) and Pro ($79/mo)
SimpleroCreator and checkout platform$70 to $299 a monthFlat monthly subscriptionNoHigher plans only2 levelsScale ($149/mo annual) or above, since affiliate programs start on Scale
Siren AffiliatesWordPress affiliate plugin$0 to $199 a monthFlat monthly subscriptionOptional or extraHigher plans only5 levelsSiren Pro ($499/yr)
SliceWPWordPress affiliate plugin$0 to $21.58 a monthFlat monthly subscriptionNoHigher plans onlyLevels: No maximum stated (create as many levels as needed; example shows 2)Pro or Pro Plus ("This add-on is available with an active Pro & Pro Plus license")
Sprout Affiliate MarketingAffiliate software for e-commerce$0 to $119.99 a month + 1% to 2% of affiliate revenueSubscription plus a % feeOptional or extraHigher plans onlyProfessional ($49.99/mo + 1.5%)
TapfiliateAffiliate software for SaaS$89 to $179 a monthFlat monthly subscriptionNoHigher plans onlyLevels: Multiple levels, percentage or fixed per level (max not stated)Scale ($179/mo) and above; Advanced MLM Sales goals also Scale
ThriveCartCreator and checkout platform$47 to $87 a monthFlat monthly subscriptionOptional or extraHigher plans only2 levelsPro+
TraaactionAffiliate software for SaaS$0 a monthFlat monthly subscriptionYesHigher plans only3 levelsStarter (EUR 49/month) and above ('Portal referral (multi-tier)')
TracknowPerformance marketing platform$129 to $700 a monthFlat monthly subscriptionNoHigher plans onlyEnterprise ($224/month yearly) and above; included on Network plans
TrakaffPerformance marketing platform$300 to $1,000 a monthFlat monthly subscriptionNoHigher plans only2 levels'Affiliate Referral Program' is an add-on on Base, Premium and Pro; included on Agency and Brands
UpPromoteAffiliate software for e-commerce$0 to $199.99 a month + 1% to 2% of affiliate revenueSubscription plus a % feeNoHigher plans onlyLevels: Multiple levels (example shows 3); maximum not stated. Upline commission based on program commission or total sales; recruitment bonus optionProfessional ($89.99/mo + 1.5%) and above
WC Affiliate (Codexpert)WordPress affiliate plugin$0 a monthFlat monthly subscriptionNoHigher plans onlyLevels: unlimitedPro (any paid licence)
ZINFIEnterprise partnership platform$1,450 to $2,350 a monthFlat monthly subscriptionNoHigher plans onlyProfessional (Commissions Management not in Starter)

Questions people ask

What is the best two-tier affiliate software?
ViralPayouts is our pick, and we make it: two levels on every program, no monthly subscription, and 3.5% of what you pay partners, with no monthly fee. Of the 535 affiliate tools we checked, 65 offer two-tier commissions on every plan and 49 on higher plans only; all of them are listed on this page with their prices and sources.
What is two-tier affiliate software?
Affiliate software that pays an affiliate for the customers they send and also pays them an override on the sales of affiliates they recruit. The second tier is the recruiter override.
Is two-tier affiliate marketing the same as MLM?
No. A two-tier program pays only on sales to real customers, never for signing people up, and stops at two levels. Multi-level marketing pays down many levels and often rewards recruitment itself.
How was this list made?
From ViralPayouts' research into 535 affiliate tools, each checked against its own pages and named review sites on 12 October 2026. A tool is listed when its own pages say it offers two-tier or multi-tier commissions. Tools that do not say are not listed.