BigCommerce vs Shopify
Two e-commerce platforms 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.
200% of first month (up to $500/referral) · 90 days cookie
Strong — best for e-commerce comparison content hedging the Shopify monoculture
Shopify
E-commerce store builder · Platforms
Fixed bounty per full-price plan referral (~$150) · 30 days cookie
Good — best for entrepreneurship, side-hustle and e-commerce education content
The verdict
BigCommerce — 76/100
This one is close: 2 points separates them. BigCommerce edges it on a longer attribution window (90 days vs 30 days), easier entry, but Shopify remains the better pick where its strengths match your audience — entrepreneurship, side-hustle and e-commerce education content.
Verified terms, side by side
| Field | BigCommerce | Shopify |
|---|---|---|
| Commission | 200% of first month (up to $500/referral) | Fixed bounty per full-price plan referral (~$150) |
| Model | One-time bounty | One-time bounty |
| Cookie duration | 90 days ✓ | 30 days |
| Est. $/first referral | ~$80 | ~$150 ✓ |
| Network | Impact.com | Impact.com |
| Payout threshold | $10 | $10 |
| Payout methods | Direct deposit, PayPal | Direct deposit, PayPal |
| Payment terms | Monthly (Impact) | Bi-weekly or monthly (Impact) |
| Geo focus | Global | Global (payout eligibility varies) |
| 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 BigCommerce
- 200% first-month bounty, up to $1,500 on enterprise
- 90-day cookie triples Shopify's
- Less affiliate competition than Shopify
Watch out
Much lower search demand than Shopify
Full BigCommerce profile →Why pick Shopify
- Category-defining brand — "start a store" traffic converts strongly
- Clean $150-level bounty per paid plan
- Excellent creative assets and courses for partners
Watch out
One-time only; no recurring upside
Full Shopify profile →