Kit (ConvertKit) vs AWeber
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.
50% for 12 months, then 10–20% ongoing · 90 days cookie
Exceptional — best for creator-economy, newsletter and blogging audiences
AWeber
Email marketing for small business · Email
30–50% recurring, lifetime (tiered) · 1 year cookie
Strong — best for beginner affiliates and small-business audiences
The verdict
Kit (ConvertKit) — 87/100
Kit (ConvertKit) wins by 7 points on stronger earnings structure, lower payout friction, stronger brand conversion. AWeber still makes sense for a specific fit: beginner affiliates and small-business audiences.
Verified terms, side by side
| Field | Kit (ConvertKit) | AWeber |
|---|---|---|
| Commission | 50% for 12 months, then 10–20% ongoing | 30–50% recurring, lifetime (tiered) |
| Model | Recurring (lifetime) | Recurring (lifetime) |
| Cookie duration | 90 days | 1 year ✓ |
| Est. $/first referral | ~$175 ✓ | ~$90 |
| Network | PartnerStack | In-house |
| Payout threshold | $5 | $30 |
| Payout methods | PayPal, Stripe | PayPal, check |
| 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 Kit (ConvertKit)
- 50% first-year rate is elite for email
- Creators churn less than marketers — long tails
- Beloved brand in the creator niche
Watch out
Free tier delays monetization of referrals
Full Kit (ConvertKit) profile →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 →