A side-by-side view of the verified affiliate terms for 5 newsletter platforms: Beehiiv, Kit, Ghost, MailerLite and Flodesk. Each row is copied from the program's primary terms as recorded in AffilMap. The table is in no particular ranking.
Payout structures differ between these programs, so compare the Commission and Recurring columns together. Email marketing and automation tools are on the email marketing list.
Rows come from each program's primary T&Cs or partner page, copied as recorded in AffilMap. They were last verified between 2026-09-05 and 2026-09-15 (each row shows its own date). AffilMap does not invent or estimate rates; open a program page for its source link.
| Name | Commission | Cookie | Recurring | Approval | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VerifiedBeehiiv | Up to 60% for 12 months (Bronze 50% / Silver 55% / Gold 60%) | 60 days | 12 months | auto | 2026-09-05 |
| VerifiedKit | 50% for first 12 months; +10%/15%/20% recurring after year 1 at Bronze/Silver/Gold | Not disclosed | 12 months | manual | 2026-09-05 |
| VerifiedGhost | 30% recurring of every Ghost(Pro) payment for life | 90 days | Lifetime | manual | 2026-09-05 |
| VerifiedMailerLite | 30% lifetime recurring on paid subscriptions | 45 days | Lifetime | manual | 2026-09-13 |
| VerifiedFlodesk | $15 CPA per paying member; referral gets 25% off first year | Not disclosed | One-time | invite | 2026-09-15 |
Notes from the program records
Copied as written from each program's AffilMap record.
- Beehiiv: Join via beehiiv Partner Dashboard (account required). Cookie 60 days per partners FAQ. PayPal payouts on 15th.
- Kit: Formerly ConvertKit. PartnerStack. Cookie length not stated on public landing/help. Post-12mo recurring requires tier status (10+/50+/100+ paying refs/year).
- Ghost: Lifetime recurring (recurring_months = lifetime). Requires own Ghost pub + ~10k audience. Min payout $30. Inactive accounts suspended.
- MailerLite: Trackdesk; Tipalti payouts. $100 open balance + 2 unique sales; 30-day hold. Legal: https://www.mailerlite.com/legal/affiliate-program-terms
- Flodesk: Link in-account under Share Flodesk (no separate apply). PayPal only; 30-day payout delay. Qualifying window up to 1 year per help FAQ.