beehiiv 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.
50% for 12 months · 60 days cookie
Strong — best for newsletter operators — promote the tool you visibly use
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
beehiiv — 80/100
This one is close: 1 point separates them. beehiiv edges it on lower payout friction, stronger brand conversion, but GetResponse remains the better pick where its strengths match your audience — international audiences and paid-traffic affiliates.
Verified terms, side by side
| Field | beehiiv | GetResponse |
|---|---|---|
| Commission | 50% for 12 months | 33–50% recurring, or $100 one-time (your choice) |
| Model | Recurring (12 months) | Hybrid (bounty + recurring) |
| Cookie duration | 60 days | 120 days ✓ |
| Est. $/first referral | ~$234 ✓ | ~$100 |
| Network | PartnerStack | In-house |
| Payout threshold | $5 | $50 |
| Payout methods | PayPal, Stripe | 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 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 →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 →