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GetResponse vs ActiveCampaign

Two email marketing affiliate programs, compared field by field on verified terms. Every figure below was checked against the official program page; each profile links the source. Scoring follows our public rubric.

Higher score

GetResponse

Email marketing & automation · Email

79

33–50% recurring, or $100 one-time (your choice) · 120 days cookie

Strong — best for international audiences and paid-traffic affiliates

ActiveCampaign

Email & marketing automation · Email

77

20–30% recurring (tiered) · 90 days cookie

Strong — best for marketing automation and agency-adjacent content

The verdict

GetResponse — 79/100

This one is close: 2 points separates them. GetResponse edges it on stronger earnings structure, a longer attribution window (120 days vs 90 days), easier entry, but ActiveCampaign remains the better pick where its strengths match your audience — marketing automation and agency-adjacent content.

Verified terms, side by side

Full comparison of GetResponse and ActiveCampaign affiliate program terms
Field GetResponse ActiveCampaign
Commission 33–50% recurring, or $100 one-time (your choice) 20–30% recurring (tiered)
Model Hybrid (bounty + recurring) Recurring (lifetime)
Cookie duration 120 days ✓ 90 days
Est. $/first referral ~$100 ~$135 ✓
Network In-house PartnerStack
Payout threshold $50 $5
Payout methods PayPal, wire, Payoneer PayPal, Stripe
Payment terms Monthly, ~20th Monthly, ~NET 30
Geo focus Global Global
Terms verified 2026-08 2026-08

Score breakdown

Subscores are 1–10, weighted per the methodology.

Earnings power (35%)

GetResponse 8
ActiveCampaign 7

Attribution window (20%)

GetResponse 9
ActiveCampaign 8

Trust & conversion (20%)

GetResponse 7
ActiveCampaign 8

Payout reliability (15%)

GetResponse 7
ActiveCampaign 9

Ease of entry (10%)

GetResponse 8
ActiveCampaign 7

Why pick GetResponse

  • Choose recurring or bounty — rare flexibility
  • 120-day cookie
  • Long-running program with a stable payment record

Watch out

Brand less premium than ActiveCampaign/Kit in US market

Full GetResponse profile →

Why pick ActiveCampaign

  • Recurring for customer lifetime, not capped at 12 months
  • Higher plan pricing than most email tools
  • Tier upgrades reward consistent referrers

Watch out

Base 20% tier is mid-pack

Full ActiveCampaign profile →