Synthesia vs Descript
Two ai tools 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.
25% recurring for 12 months · 60 days cookie
Good — best for youTube reviewers and L&D/corporate-training content
Descript
AI audio & video editor · AI
15% of first-year revenue · 60 days cookie
Good — best for podcasting and video-editing tutorial channels
The verdict
Synthesia — 74/100
Synthesia wins by 6 points on stronger earnings structure. Descript still makes sense for a specific fit: podcasting and video-editing tutorial channels.
Verified terms, side by side
| Field | Synthesia | Descript |
|---|---|---|
| Commission | 25% recurring for 12 months | 15% of first-year revenue |
| Model | Recurring (12 months) | Recurring (12 months) |
| Cookie duration | 60 days | 60 days |
| Est. $/first referral | ~$88 ✓ | ~$43 |
| Network | PartnerStack | PartnerStack |
| Payout threshold | $5 | $5 |
| Payout methods | PayPal, Stripe | PayPal, Stripe |
| Payment terms | Monthly, ~NET 30 | Monthly, ~NET 30 |
| 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 Synthesia
- Category leader in AI avatar video
- Corporate/L&D buyers = higher plan values
- Impressive demos convert well in video content
Watch out
12-month cap
Full Synthesia profile →Why pick Descript
- Beloved by podcasters — authentic promotion is easy
- Reliable PartnerStack payouts
- Product sells itself in tutorials
Watch out
15% is low for SaaS
Full Descript profile →