Target Partners 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.
Up to 8% by category (many 1–5%) · 7 days cookie
Weak — best for uS home, family and seasonal-gift content
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
Target Partners — 54/100
Target Partners wins by 5 points on a longer attribution window (7 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 | Target Partners | eBay Partner Network |
|---|---|---|
| Commission | Up to 8% by category (many 1–5%) | 1–4% of sale price (category-based) |
| Model | Percentage of sale | Percentage of sale |
| Cookie duration | 7 days ✓ | 24 hours |
| Est. $/first referral | ~$3 ✓ | ~$2.5 |
| Network | Impact.com | In-house |
| Payout threshold | $10 | $10 |
| Payout methods | Direct deposit, PayPal | Direct deposit, PayPal |
| Payment terms | Monthly (Impact) | Monthly, ~NET 30 |
| Geo focus | US | 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 Target Partners
- 7-day cookie beats Amazon's 24 hours
- Strong seasonal/holiday conversion
- Trusted brand for home/family niches
Watch out
US-only traffic monetizes
Full Target Partners 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 →