SocialBee pays 20% recurring monthly commission on SocialBee tool subscriptions + 10% recurring on ConciergeBee services, for as long as referrals remain customers. 90-day cookie, pays for life, manual approval. Buffer pays 25% of subscription revenue for first 12 months. Cookie not stated, recurring for 12 months, manual approval.
SocialBee states a 90-day cookie; Buffer does not state a cookie length.
| Name | Commission | Cookie | Recurring | Approval | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VerifiedSocialBee | 20% recurring monthly commission on SocialBee tool subscriptions + 10% recurring on ConciergeBee services, for as long as referrals remain customers | 90 days | Lifetime | manual | 2026-10-05 |
| VerifiedBuffer | 25% of subscription revenue for first 12 months | Not disclosed | 12 months | manual | 2026-11-01 |
Summary from the recorded fields
- SocialBee states a 90-day cookie; Buffer does not state a cookie length.
- SocialBee records Lifetime recurring (no end date); Buffer records 12 months.
Based only on the fields above. A higher rate is not a recommendation. Product price and fit for your readers matter more.
Terms were checked between 2026-10-05 and 2026-11-01 against each program's own terms or partner page. Open a program page for its source link.
Notes from the program records
From each program's AffilMap record.
- SocialBee: PartnerStack. 'Recurring (monthly) commission in perpetuity'. Tiers: Promoter (on approval), Advocate ($500 revenue), Ambassador. Perks incl. free accounts, commission increase 'to be discussed'. Paid ~13th of month after referral's first payment (14-day trial).
- Buffer: You earn 25% of subscription revenue for the first 12 months, with no cap. Payouts are made after a minimum balance and refund period, both set in the terms. The cookie length is not stated.