AWeber vs GetResponse
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
GetResponse
Email marketing & automation · Email
33–50% recurring, or $100 one-time (your choice) · 120 days cookie
Strong — best for international audiences and paid-traffic affiliates
The verdict
AWeber — 80/100
This one is close: 1 point separates them. AWeber edges it on a longer attribution window (1 year vs 120 days), lower payout friction, easier entry, but GetResponse remains the better pick where its strengths match your audience — international audiences and paid-traffic affiliates.
Verified terms, side by side
| Field | AWeber | GetResponse |
|---|---|---|
| Commission | 30–50% recurring, lifetime (tiered) | 33–50% recurring, or $100 one-time (your choice) |
| Model | Recurring (lifetime) | Hybrid (bounty + recurring) |
| Cookie duration | 1 year ✓ | 120 days |
| Est. $/first referral | ~$90 | ~$100 ✓ |
| Network | In-house | In-house |
| Payout threshold | $30 | $50 |
| Payout methods | PayPal, check | PayPal, wire, Payoneer |
| Payment terms | Monthly, ~NET 30 | Monthly, ~20th |
| 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 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 →