ClickBank and ShareASale — two completely different approaches to affiliate marketing. Both old, both reliable. But which one to choose?
Sites: clickbank.com | shareasale.com
I tested both networks and compared them on five parameters.
1. Registration
ClickBank: sign up in a minute. No moderation, no checks. Just an email and password.
ShareASale: you need to submit an application, describe your site, pass moderation. May get rejected.
Winner: ClickBank — zero entry barrier.
2. Offers
ClickBank: almost exclusively digital products. Info-business, courses, books, software. Commissions — 50-75%.
ShareASale: physical goods, digital products, services. Commissions — 5-30%. Wider selection, but lower percentage.
Winner: depends on the niche. For digital products — ClickBank. For physical goods — ShareASale.
3. Offer quality
ClickBank: lots of junk. Half the offers are dubious “money-making methods” and questionable supplements. You need to filter.
ShareASale: all sellers are verified. Almost no low-quality offers.
Winner: ShareASale — cleaner. ClickBank is bigger but dirtier.
4. Payouts
ClickBank: from $10 via PayPal, from $1 via card. Weekly.
ShareASale: from $50, once a month.
Winner: ClickBank — more frequent and lower threshold.
5. Audience
ClickBank: international. Products in various languages.
ShareASale: mostly US and English-speaking countries.
Winner: ClickBank for global traffic, ShareASale — only for English.
Verdict
Choose ClickBank if:
- You want to start without moderation
- You promote digital products
- You need high percentages
Choose ShareASale if:
- You have an English-language site
- You promote physical goods
- Seller reputation matters
Official websites: clickbank.com, shareasale.com You should have both networks in your arsenal. Start with ClickBank for a quick launch, then add ShareASale. Official websites: clickbank.com, shareasale.com