Cloudways vs Kinsta
Two web hosting 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–$125 per sale, or $30 + 7% lifetime (hybrid) · 90 days cookie
Strong — best for developer, agency and performance-focused content
Kinsta
Premium managed WordPress hosting · Hosting
$50–$500 per sale + 10% recurring, lifetime · 60 days cookie
Strong — best for wordPress professionals and agency-facing content
The verdict
Cloudways — 78/100
This one is close: 0 points separates them. Cloudways edges it on a longer attribution window (90 days vs 60 days), easier entry, but Kinsta remains the better pick where its strengths match your audience — wordPress professionals and agency-facing content.
Verified terms, side by side
| Field | Cloudways | Kinsta |
|---|---|---|
| Commission | $50–$125 per sale, or $30 + 7% lifetime (hybrid) | $50–$500 per sale + 10% recurring, lifetime |
| Model | Hybrid (bounty + recurring) | Hybrid (bounty + recurring) |
| Cookie duration | 90 days ✓ | 60 days |
| Est. $/first referral | ~$80 | ~$135 ✓ |
| Network | In-house | In-house |
| Payout threshold | $50 | $50 |
| Payout methods | PayPal, wire | PayPal |
| Payment terms | Monthly, ~NET 45 | Monthly, ~NET 60 |
| 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 Cloudways
- Choice of bounty or hybrid lifetime model
- 90-day cookie beats most hosts
- Technical audience = lower refund rates
Watch out
Requires more sophisticated traffic than shared hosting
Full Cloudways profile →Why pick Kinsta
- Bounty + 10% lifetime recurring is the best hybrid deal in hosting
- Very low churn (premium customers)
- Transparent affiliate dashboard
Watch out
Premium pricing narrows the buyer pool
Full Kinsta profile →