Not all affiliate programs are created equal. See which POD platform pays the most — and which ones are worth your time.
Print on demand platforms all offer affiliate programs, but the structures vary wildly. Some pay one-time bonuses. Some pay recurring commissions. Some have strict approval requirements. And some barely pay anything at all.
If you're going to recommend a platform to your audience, you should know exactly what you're earning — and for how long. Here's how the major POD affiliate programs stack up in 2026.
10% recurring forever + $1/unit sold by referrals. No approval needed — built into every account. Custom referral codes. Bi-weekly payouts.
10% commission for 12 months only, then it stops. Requires separate affiliate signup through ShareASale or Impact.
5% commission for 12 months. Requires application and approval. Limited to subscription revenue only.
Affiliate program available but commission structure not publicly disclosed. Requires application.
No traditional affiliate program. You can share product links for a small margin, but no recurring commissions on referrals.
Affiliate links available but focused on product sales, not platform referrals. Low margins.
Most POD affiliate programs cap your earnings at 12 months. After that, you stop earning on a referral you brought in — even if they stay for 5 years. Bear Grips doesn't cap it. Your 10% commission is forever.
The $1/unit bonus is also unique. Other platforms only pay on subscription fees. Bear Grips pays on every single unit sold by your referrals — which can easily exceed the subscription commissions for active vendors.
And there's no approval barrier. You don't need 10,000 followers, a website, or a marketing degree. Every account gets an affiliate link automatically. If you can share a link, you can earn commissions.
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