Do the rates in this calculator apply to my account?

No — they are typical advisory ranges. Every merchant sets its own rate per program, and rates change. Use this tool to compare networks and niches, then confirm the exact rate inside the network's program terms before committing.

Can I run more than one affiliate network at once?

Yes. Many publishers use one network per niche or run several. Networks like Impact and Awin aggregate many merchants in one dashboard, while ShareASale and CJ are strong for specific retail categories.

Affiliate Network Commission Calculator

Compare typical commission rates across ShareASale, CJ, Impact, Awin, Rakuten, eBay and more. Pick a network and niche, enter your numbers, and see what you'd earn per sale and per month.

Affiliate network

Product category / niche

Average order value ($)

Orders per month

Rates are typical advisory ranges — always check the merchant's program terms for the rate that applies to you.

Your numbers

Commission rate—

Per sale—

Per month—

Per year—

Network—

Estimate only. To check an Amazon payout against published rates, use the Amazon calculator or the full earnings audit.

Why this matters

The same product pays differently on every network

A fashion item might pay 12% through ShareASale, 8% through CJ or Impact, and 3.5% through eBay Partner Network. On 100 sales of $80, that's the difference between $960 and $280 a month — for the same traffic. The calculator shows you, per network and niche, where your audience is worth the most.

How to use it

Compare networks in three steps

Pick a network

Choose from ShareASale, CJ, Impact, Awin, Rakuten, eBay, AliExpress, Temu, Etsy or Walmart.

Choose a niche and numbers

Select the category, then enter your average order value and monthly order volume.

Compare the results

Switch networks to see which one pays best for your niche. Then check the program terms before you commit.

Worked example

One audience, three networks

Say your audience buys home & garden products averaging $80, with 100 orders a month.

ShareASale (8%) → $640/month
Impact (6%) → $480/month
CJ Affiliate (6%) → $480/month
Walmart via CJ (2%) → $160/month

Same audience, different payouts. Run your own niche through the calculator and see the gap for yourself. Then read the affiliate network comparison guide for which network to start with.

Rates move. Merchant programs change commissions regularly. Treat this tool as a comparison starting point, not a quote — confirm the live rate in the network dashboard.

FAQ

Network calculator questions

Which affiliate network pays the most?

Software/SaaS programs typically pay the highest at 15–25%, followed by fashion, beauty and pets at 8–12%. Electronics and grocery pay the least. Pick the network strong in your niche — the headline rate means nothing if the merchants you want aren't there.

Do these rates apply to my account?

No. They're typical advisory ranges so you can compare networks side by side. Every merchant sets its own rate, which can differ by program tier, and can change at any time. Confirm in the network's program terms before you invest time.

Can I run multiple networks at once?

Yes — many publishers do. Some run one network per niche; others keep several for redundancy. Impact and Awin give you many merchants in one dashboard, which is handy when starting out.

How is this different from the Amazon calculator?

The Amazon calculator compares 2026 Amazon Associates rates against pre-cut rates. This tool covers the independent networks so you can see, for your niche, which platform pays best industry-wide.