WP Engine vs Hostinger
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.
$200+ per sale (or 100% of first month) · 180 days cookie
Strong — best for professional WordPress and agency audiences
Hostinger
Budget web hosting · Hosting
60% per sale (typically $60–$150) · 30 days cookie
Good — best for "How to start a blog/website" beginner content
The verdict
WP Engine — 83/100
WP Engine wins by 16 points on stronger earnings structure, a longer attribution window (180 days vs 30 days), lower payout friction. Hostinger still makes sense for a specific fit: "How to start a blog/website" beginner content.
Verified terms, side by side
| Field | WP Engine | Hostinger |
|---|---|---|
| Commission | $200+ per sale (or 100% of first month) | 60% per sale (typically $60–$150) |
| Model | One-time bounty | One-time bounty |
| Cookie duration | 180 days ✓ | 30 days |
| Est. $/first referral | ~$200 ✓ | ~$90 |
| Network | ShareASale | In-house |
| Payout threshold | $50 | $100 ($50 PayPal) |
| Payout methods | Direct deposit, Payoneer, check | PayPal, wire |
| Payment terms | Monthly, 20th (ShareASale) | NET 45–60 (refund window) |
| 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 WP Engine
- $200 minimum bounty with a 180-day cookie
- Bonus tiers for 5+ sales/month
- Also earns on StudioPress theme sales
Watch out
No recurring component
Full WP Engine profile →Why pick Hostinger
- Aggressive pricing converts beginner traffic extremely well
- High percentage payout on multi-year plans
- Strong global brand spend
Watch out
Long validation window before payment
Full Hostinger profile →