AWeber vs SE Ranking
AWeber (email marketing) against SE Ranking (seo & content tools) — a cross-vertical comparison of two flagship programs. 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
SE Ranking
Affordable all-in-one SEO platform · SEO tools
30% recurring, lifetime · 120 days cookie
Strong — best for sEO content targeting freelancers and small agencies
The verdict
AWeber — 80/100
This one is close: 0 points separates them. AWeber edges it on a longer attribution window (1 year vs 120 days), easier entry, but SE Ranking remains the better pick where its strengths match your audience — sEO content targeting freelancers and small agencies.
Verified terms, side by side
| Field | AWeber | SE Ranking |
|---|---|---|
| Commission | 30–50% recurring, lifetime (tiered) | 30% recurring, lifetime |
| Model | Recurring (lifetime) | Recurring (lifetime) |
| 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 |
| Payment terms | Monthly, ~NET 30 | Twice monthly |
| 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 SE Ranking
- Lifetime 30% on a sticky agency tool
- 120-day cookie
- Twice-monthly payouts are unusually fast
Watch out
Smaller brand than Semrush/Ahrefs
Full SE Ranking profile →