Verified affiliate terms for 5 social media scheduling and management tools: Later, Metricool, SocialBee, Publer and Buffer. Each row is copied from the program's primary terms as recorded in AffilMap. The table is in no particular ranking.
Of these programs, 4 state a recurring payout (lifetime, ongoing or a set number of months) and 1 does not state a payout period. 1 of the commission texts gives an “up to” rate or amount, which is a ceiling rather than a guaranteed rate. Compare the Commission and Recurring columns together and check the notes below the table.
Rows come from each program's primary T&Cs or partner page, copied as recorded in AffilMap. They were last verified between 2026-09-06 and 2026-10-05 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VerifiedLater | 20% of every sale for up to 1 year; 25% at 10+ paid customers/quarter; 30% at 20+ paid customers/quarter | Not disclosed | 12 months | manual | 2026-10-05 |
| VerifiedMetricool | Associates (Tier 1): 25% of each referred subscription, up to $100 per user; Partners (Tier 2, after 200 paid subscriptions): 50%, up to $300 per user | Not disclosed | Not stated | auto | 2026-10-05 |
| 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 |
| VerifiedPubler | $0.25 per legitimate signup + 50% of first monthly payment + 20% of recurring payments while subscribed; rises to 60%/25% at $500–$1,000 prior-month sales and 70%/30% above $1,000 | 30 days | Lifetime | undisclosed | 2026-10-05 |
| VerifiedBuffer | 25% of subscription revenue for first 12 months | Not disclosed | 12 months | manual | 2026-09-06 |
Notes from the program records
Copied as written from each program's AffilMap record.
- Later: PartnerStack. Tiers from Later's official PartnerStack listing; later.com/affiliate-program headline says '30% (or higher!)' — that is the top tier. Applications reviewed. Paid month after earned (e.g., Feb → Mar 13) via PayPal/Stripe. Cookie not stated.
- Metricool: In-house; Associates signup is automatic. Cookies never expire (permanent attribution per help center) — no day count to record. Tier 2 requires 200 paid conversions and 100 more within 12 months to keep status. Payouts monthly via Zexel, $200 minimum. Per-user caps imply commission continues until cap but duration not explicitly stated.
- 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).
- Publer: In-house Ambassador program. 30-day window for visitor to sign up. Multi-month plans computed on monthly price. Commissions manually verified (15-day hold free users, 30-day paying). $20 min payout, PayPal/Stripe on the 1st (biweekly for active ambassadors). Monthly $100/$50/$25 top-ambassador prizes. Rates may change without notice.
- Buffer: Dub. Cookie length not stated on partners landing (help center confirms 25%/12mo via Dub).