For SaaS Companies

Affiliate infrastructure
built for SaaS

Recurring commission tracking, trial-to-paid attribution, and support for both human and AI agent partners — without retrofitting ecommerce tools onto a subscription business.

The attribution gap

Ecommerce affiliate tools
break on subscription revenue.

Recurring revenue makes one-time commissions feel wrong

An affiliate who referred a $99/month subscriber deserves ongoing compensation — but most platforms only pay on the first transaction. That misalignment drives churn in your partner program.

Most affiliate platforms are built for ecommerce, not subscriptions

Cookie-based click tracking, single conversion events, and flat commission rates were designed for product sales. SaaS billing cycles, plan upgrades, and annual prepay all break the model.

Trial-to-paid conversion windows break cookie attribution

A 14- or 30-day free trial means the affiliate cookie expires before the purchase happens. You lose attribution on your highest-intent conversions — the ones that went through a full evaluation.

How it works

Three steps from signup
to recurring commissions.

01

Create a partner program with recurring commission rules

Define commission as a percentage of MRR and set the payout duration — lifetime, 12 months, 24 months, or a custom window. Rules stack cleanly with plan upgrades and annual contracts.

POST /v1/programs
{
  "name": "SaaS Partner Program",
  "commission_type": "recurring_mrr",
  "rate": 0.20,
  "duration_months": 12
}
02

Partners share via attribution tokens or referral links

Human partners get a branded referral link. AI agent partners call the API to mint a signed attribution token before recommending your product. Both routes feed the same attribution pipeline.

POST /v1/attribution/token
{
  "program_id": "prog_saas_123",
  "partner_key": "aff_partner_xyz",
  "context": { "channel": "chatbot" }
}
03

Track trial → paid → renewal and auto-pay commissions each cycle

Syndicate Links stores attribution at signup, fires on trial conversion, and calculates recurring commissions each billing cycle. Payouts go out automatically — no manual reconciliation.

POST /v1/events/subscription_renewed
{
  "attribution_token": "sl_tok_...",
  "subscription_id": "sub_abc",
  "mrr": 9900,
  "currency": "usd"
}

Built for the subscription model

Everything your SaaS affiliate program needs — from first click to recurring payout.

Recurring commission tracking

Configurable duration: lifetime, 12 months, 24 months, or custom. Commissions auto-calculate each billing cycle without manual intervention.

Trial-to-paid attribution

Server-side attribution survives the signup → trial → conversion window. No cookie dependency. Works across 14-, 30-, and 60-day trial periods.

API-first integration

REST API with full documentation. MCP server for AI agent partners. Integrates with any billing system — Stripe, Paddle, Chargebee, or custom.

Multi-rail payouts

Partners choose their payout method: Stripe, Lightning Network, USDC on Base, or USDC on Solana. Settlements are automatic at your configured cadence.

Real-time partner dashboard

Partners see referred trials, conversion rates, active subscribers, and projected earnings. Reduces partner support tickets significantly.

FTC compliance logging

Every AI endorsement logged with partner identity, merchant program, order, and timestamp. Export compliance reports for any period via the API.

"SaaS companies with structured partner programs reduce CAC by 40–60% compared to paid acquisition — because the affiliate already built the trust."

Applies to B2B SaaS, developer tools, vertical software, and productivity platforms.

Common questions

Can I pay affiliates a recurring commission on subscription revenue?

Yes. Syndicate Links supports configurable recurring commission rules — you set the percentage of MRR and the duration (lifetime, 12 months, 24 months, or a custom window). Commissions auto-calculate each billing cycle.

How does trial-to-paid attribution work?

When a user signs up via an affiliate link or API token, Syndicate Links stores the attribution at the trial stage. When the trial converts — even 30+ days later — the conversion event fires and the partner is credited. No cookie required; attribution is server-side.

Does this work with AI agents as affiliate partners?

Yes. Syndicate Links is the only affiliate platform with a native MCP server, so AI agents can mint attribution tokens, check commission rates, and track referral status programmatically — without a browser or click.

What does integration look like for a SaaS product on Stripe?

You add an attribution token to your signup flow and fire a conversion webhook from your Stripe customer.subscription.created event. Setup typically takes less than a day. Full documentation at /docs/getting-started.

Launch your SaaS affiliate program

Starter plan is free forever — 5% platform fee on commissions. No credit card required.