Affiliate programs break down when ops stay manual.
Recruitment, approvals, payouts, fraud checks, and reporting become a mess when each step lives in a separate tool or spreadsheet.
Shopify affiliate marketing, built for real program operations
Run a Shopify affiliate program with more control and less admin.
Affilyn helps merchants launch affiliate programs, track referrals, manage commissions and payouts, and scale partner operations without stitching together disconnected tools.
Merchant-first setup and controls
Tracked links, attribution, and commission logic
Applications, tiers, payouts, and fraud review
Public docs and partner-facing access paths
Program health
Operator-ready
Shopify-first
Workflow stack
Applications and invitations
Attribution and commission rules
Payout queue and readiness
Analytics and fraud review
Today
12 applications waiting for review
Payout queue ready for approval
Expansion path
Grow from core affiliate ops into premium partner workflows.
Why this exists
Affiliate growth gets expensive when the operating model is vague.
The merchant problem is not just generating a link. It is getting setup, partner intake, payouts, attribution, and day-to-day review work to operate like one system.
Top partners need more than a coupon code.
As programs mature, merchants need tiers, controlled incentives, branded resources, and a clearer workflow for high-value partners.
The trust gap kills conversion.
Merchants need credible docs, clear setup steps, and a confident install path before they commit to a new growth channel.
Core capabilities
Everything a merchant needs to run a structured affiliate program.
Affilyn starts with the fundamentals merchants actually manage, then creates room for deeper partner workflows as the program matures.
Recruitment
Applications, invitations, and partner records
Open inbound applications, invite known partners directly, and manage partner data from one merchant-first system.
Tracking
Affiliate links and attribution controls
Support tracked links, configurable attribution rules, hold periods, and commission logic that merchants can actually explain.
Payouts
Commission visibility and payout workflows
Give partners clear earnings visibility while merchants review queue-based payouts and keep records clean.
Program design
Tiers, custom rates, and operating guardrails
Shape the program with tier rules, partner-specific commission overrides, and settings that reflect how your store really works.
Analytics
Performance views that drive decisions
Move from raw clicks to meaningful operator views with leaderboard-style partner insights, engagement signals, and program health context.
Protection
Fraud controls and payout readiness
Review suspicious activity, define thresholds, and keep payout approval tied to operational readiness instead of guesswork.
How it works
Launch clean, operate with confidence, then scale.
The best affiliate programs do not start with a complicated funnel. They start with a clear path from install to partner operations.
1
Install Affilyn in Shopify
Start from the Shopify App Store and launch the program from a Shopify-native merchant workflow.
2
Set your program rules
Define commission defaults, attribution, payout readiness, partner applications, and the operating guardrails that shape your program.
3
Bring partners into the program
Accept applicants, send invitations, assign tiers, and equip partners with tracked links and payout clarity.
4
Scale with better visibility
Use analytics, alerts, fraud review, and advanced partner tooling to improve performance without losing operational control.
For merchants
Built for operators who need revenue growth without workflow chaos.
Manage partner recruitment, attribution, commissions, payouts, and performance from a Shopify-first workflow your team can operate with confidence.
Launch without operational debt
Set up a clean affiliate motion from day one with clear defaults, payout readiness, and partner intake workflows.
Run a structured partner program
Move beyond basic referral tracking with applications, tiering, contracts, brand controls, and payout review.
Scale the partners who perform
Graduate top affiliates into deeper workflows with better visibility, richer assets, and advanced partner experiences.
For partners
Partners should understand how to join, promote, and get paid.
Affilyn is merchant-first, but partner clarity still matters. A better partner experience means better activation and fewer support loops.
Simple path to join
Partners get a clear sign-up, approval, and portal-access flow instead of a confusing set of disconnected links.
Clear earning visibility
Tracked links, commissions, payout settings, and request history keep payout expectations more transparent.
Room to grow
When merchants unlock deeper workflows, advanced partners can move into storefront, asset, and performance-focused tools.
Advanced differentiators
More than a basic referral tool, without overcomplicating the pitch.
Affilyn leads with merchant operations, then shows how the program can expand into richer partner workflows when the team is ready.
Merchant ops, not just affiliate links
Affilyn is shaped around the daily work of running a program: approvals, exceptions, payouts, settings, and review queues.
VIP partner paths when you are ready
High-performing partners can move into richer workflows without forcing every merchant into influencer complexity on day one.
Public docs that reduce friction
Role-based product docs give merchants and partners a clear place to self-serve instead of blocking on support.
Clear access for every role
Merchants work from Shopify admin while approved partners use a dedicated portal designed around their program tasks.
Pricing preview
Free access plus four paid plans for every stage of your creator program.
Start free, then choose the capacity and workflows you need. Every higher paid plan includes the features below it, with billing handled securely through Shopify.
Free
$0free access
Start with the essentials before activating a paid subscription.
For new merchants testing partner activation and affiliate-link workflows.
- One active partner
- Unlimited product syncing
- Unlimited product affiliate links
Starter
$29USD / 30 days
Launch a focused creator and affiliate program.
For emerging programs that need the complete foundation.
- Up to 25 active partners
- 5 published storefronts and 2 GB of assets
- 30-day analytics, manual payouts, and core attribution
Growth
Best fit$79USD / 30 days
Scale creator commerce with practical automation.
For growing programs ready for campaigns, contracts, and automation.
- Up to 100 active partners
- 50 storefronts, 10 GB of assets, and 90-day analytics
- Email campaigns, UGC rights, gifting, contracts, and one payout provider
Professional
$199USD / 30 days
Automate an established creator-commerce program.
For established programs that need higher capacity and advanced controls.
- Up to 500 active partners and 500 storefronts
- 50 GB of assets and 365-day analytics
- Real-time analytics, advanced fraud controls, auto-seeding, and both integrations
Enterprise
$499USD / 30 days
Operate a high-volume creator program with maximum control.
For high-volume teams that need maximum capacity, control, and support.
- Up to 2,500 active partners and 2,500 storefronts
- 250 GB of assets and all-time analytics
- Custom themes and fraud thresholds, enterprise payout policy, and support
Built for trust
Clear workflows for merchants and partners.
Shopify-managed billing, role-based documentation, dedicated partner access, and visible operating controls help every participant understand what happens next.
Shopify-managed billing
Install and approve monthly or yearly subscription charges through Shopify’s familiar billing flow.
Role-based guidance
Merchants and partners can follow dedicated setup, billing, operations, and troubleshooting guides.
Dedicated partner access
Approved partners sign in to their own portal for links, performance, payout settings, and enabled creator tools.
Operational controls
Attribution settings, payout review, fraud signals, and program limits give merchants practical control as they scale.
Product guidance
Need setup help or product guidance?
Use Affilyn’s role-based documentation for installation, onboarding, merchant operations, partner workflows, billing, and troubleshooting.
Getting Started
Installation, onboarding, and first-time setup for merchants and partners.
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Merchant Guide
Applications, partner management, payouts, settings, analytics, and day-to-day operations.
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Partner Guide
Signup, login, affiliate links, payout settings, and partner-side workflow basics.
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FAQ
Straight answers before the install click.
Review how installation, free access, billing, merchant access, and the partner portal work before you begin.
Is Affilyn only for Shopify merchants?
Yes. Affilyn is designed for Shopify merchants and for affiliates and creators participating in programs connected to Shopify stores.
Do merchants log in from this website?
No. Merchants install Affilyn through Shopify and access the product from Shopify admin.
Can partners access a portal without using Shopify admin?
Yes. Partners use a dedicated external portal flow designed for partner login and dashboard access.
What is included without a paid subscription?
Free access includes one active partner, unlimited product syncing, and unlimited product affiliate links. Other program features require an active paid subscription.
Where can I see setup steps and product guidance?
Use docs.affilyn.com for role-based help, including Getting Started, Merchant Guide, and Partner Guide content.
Start building an affiliate engine that can actually scale.
Install Affilyn in Shopify, review the docs, and give merchants and partners a clearer path from setup to performance.