HubSpot vs Semrush
HubSpot (saas & software) against Semrush (seo & content tools) — a cross-vertical comparison of two flagship programs. Every figure below was checked against the official program page; each profile links the source. Scoring follows our public rubric.
30% recurring for 12 months · 180 days cookie
Exceptional — best for b2B, marketing and sales content sites with educational traffic
Semrush
SEO & competitive research suite · SEO tools
$200 per sale + $10 per trial · 120 days cookie
Exceptional — best for sEO, blogging and digital-marketing tutorial content
The verdict
HubSpot — 88/100
This one is close: 3 points separates them. HubSpot edges it on a longer attribution window (180 days vs 120 days), stronger brand conversion, but Semrush remains the better pick where its strengths match your audience — sEO, blogging and digital-marketing tutorial content.
Verified terms, side by side
| Field | HubSpot | Semrush |
|---|---|---|
| Commission | 30% recurring for 12 months | $200 per sale + $10 per trial |
| Model | Recurring (12 months) | One-time bounty |
| Cookie duration | 180 days ✓ | 120 days |
| Est. $/first referral | ~$250 ✓ | ~$200 |
| Network | Impact.com | Impact.com |
| Payout threshold | $10 | $10 |
| Payout methods | Direct deposit, PayPal | Direct deposit, PayPal |
| Payment terms | NET 30 (Impact scheduling) | Monthly (Impact) |
| 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 HubSpot
- 180-day cookie is among the longest in SaaS
- Household B2B brand that converts educated traffic well
- Tiered program adds bonuses as you grow
Watch out
12-month cap on recurring (not lifetime)
Full HubSpot profile →Why pick Semrush
- $200 flat is one of the largest software bounties
- $10 trial bounty monetizes non-buyers
- 120-day cookie
Watch out
No recurring share on a high-retention product
Full Semrush profile →