WP Engine vs SE Ranking
WP Engine (web hosting) against SE Ranking (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.
$200+ per sale (or 100% of first month) · 180 days cookie
Strong — best for professional WordPress and agency audiences
SE Ranking
Affordable all-in-one SEO platform · SEO tools
30% recurring, lifetime · 120 days cookie
Strong — best for sEO content targeting freelancers and small agencies
The verdict
WP Engine — 83/100
This one is close: 3 points separates them. WP Engine edges it on a longer attribution window (180 days vs 120 days), stronger brand conversion, but SE Ranking remains the better pick where its strengths match your audience — sEO content targeting freelancers and small agencies.
Verified terms, side by side
| Field | WP Engine | SE Ranking |
|---|---|---|
| Commission | $200+ per sale (or 100% of first month) | 30% recurring, lifetime |
| Model | One-time bounty | Recurring (lifetime) |
| Cookie duration | 180 days ✓ | 120 days |
| Est. $/first referral | ~$200 ✓ | ~$100 |
| Network | ShareASale | In-house |
| Payout threshold | $50 | $50 |
| Payout methods | Direct deposit, Payoneer, check | PayPal, wire |
| Payment terms | Monthly, 20th (ShareASale) | Twice monthly |
| 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 SE Ranking
- Lifetime 30% on a sticky agency tool
- 120-day cookie
- Twice-monthly payouts are unusually fast
Watch out
Smaller brand than Semrush/Ahrefs
Full SE Ranking profile →