AWeber vs beehiiv
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.
30–50% recurring, lifetime (tiered) · 1 year cookie
Strong — best for beginner affiliates and small-business audiences
beehiiv
Newsletter platform · Email
50% for 12 months · 60 days cookie
Strong — best for newsletter operators — promote the tool you visibly use
The verdict
AWeber — 80/100
This one is close: 0 points separates them. AWeber edges it on a longer attribution window (1 year vs 60 days), easier entry, but beehiiv remains the better pick where its strengths match your audience — newsletter operators — promote the tool you visibly use.
Verified terms, side by side
| Field | AWeber | beehiiv |
|---|---|---|
| Commission | 30–50% recurring, lifetime (tiered) | 50% for 12 months |
| Model | Recurring (lifetime) | Recurring (12 months) |
| Cookie duration | 1 year ✓ | 60 days |
| Est. $/first referral | ~$90 | ~$234 ✓ |
| Network | In-house | PartnerStack |
| Payout threshold | $30 | $5 |
| Payout methods | PayPal, check | PayPal, Stripe |
| Payment terms | Monthly, ~NET 30 | 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%)
Attribution window (20%)
Trust & conversion (20%)
Payout reliability (15%)
Ease of entry (10%)
Why pick AWeber
- 365-day cookie — the longest in the entire database
- Lifetime recurring with tier upside to 50%
- One of the oldest, most consistently-paying programs online (since 1998)
Watch out
Brand has lost mindshare to newer tools
Full AWeber profile →Why pick beehiiv
- Riding the newsletter boom with real momentum
- 50% of not-cheap plans for a full year
- Natural in-content promotion for newsletter operators
Watch out
Generous free tier delays conversions
Full beehiiv profile →