Chewy vs eBay Partner Network
Two e-commerce & retail 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.
$15–$20 per new customer · 15 days cookie
Fair — best for pet blogs, vet content and pet-niche social accounts
eBay Partner Network
Marketplace affiliate program · Retail
1–4% of sale price (category-based) · 24 hours cookie
Weak — best for collectibles, parts and second-hand niche content
The verdict
Chewy — 63/100
Chewy wins by 14 points on stronger earnings structure, a longer attribution window (15 days vs 24 hours), stronger brand conversion. eBay Partner Network still makes sense for a specific fit: collectibles, parts and second-hand niche content.
Verified terms, side by side
| Field | Chewy | eBay Partner Network |
|---|---|---|
| Commission | $15–$20 per new customer | 1–4% of sale price (category-based) |
| Model | One-time bounty | Percentage of sale |
| Cookie duration | 15 days ✓ | 24 hours |
| Est. $/first referral | ~$15 ✓ | ~$2.5 |
| Network | Partnerize | In-house |
| Payout threshold | $25 | $10 |
| Payout methods | Direct deposit, PayPal | Direct deposit, PayPal |
| Payment terms | Monthly, ~NET 30 | Monthly, ~NET 30 |
| Geo focus | US, Canada | 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 Chewy
- Flat bounty beats percentage on cheap pet items
- Beloved brand with cult-level loyalty
- Autoship model = high customer LTV (for Chewy)
Watch out
New customers only
Full Chewy profile →Why pick eBay Partner Network
- Unique inventory (used, vintage, collectibles)
- Low payout threshold
- Easy approval
Watch out
24-hour cookie for purchases
Full eBay Partner Network profile →