Amazon Associates vs eBay Partner Network: affiliate programs compared
Side-by-side terms from each company's official page. Listed in alphabetical order, never by what pays us.
| Amazon Associates | eBay Partner Network | |
|---|---|---|
| Commission | Up to 10% (varies by product category) | 1% to 6% of the item sale price, by category (caps per transaction) |
| Commission type | Percent per sale | Percent per sale |
| Cookie window | not stated | 1 days |
| Minimum payout | $10.00 | $10.00 |
| Payout terms | Paid about 60 days after the end of the month earned | Paid to your verified bank account |
| Minimum age | not stated | 18+ |
| Beginner-friendly | Not stated | Not stated |
| Allowed channels | BlogYouTubeSocial media | BlogYouTubeNewsletterSocial media |
| Network | In-house | In-house |
| How to apply | On the company's website | On the company's website |
| Who can join | Needs a qualifying website or mobile app; Amazon reviews each application. Social influencers are pointed to the separate Amazon Influencer Program. | 24-hour cookie with last-click attribution. Charity items, gift cards and real estate are excluded. |
| Last checked | ✓ Verified Oct 24, 2026 | ✓ Verified Oct 24, 2026 |
| Official terms | Open ↗ | Open ↗ |
Key differences
- eBay Partner Network lists Newsletter as an allowed channel; Amazon Associates doesn't list it.
How to choose
- Start with the product your audience would actually use. A fit with your audience matters more than the commission rate.
- Check that the program allows the place you post, and read its rules on paid ads and coupons.
- You can often join both. Many affiliates promote competing tools and explain who each one suits.
Who pays: each company sets and pays its own commissions and can change its terms at any time. Green Gator Affiliator does not pay, hold or guarantee any earnings. Confirm current terms on each official page before you apply. New to this? Read affiliate marketing basics.
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