Bluehost vs HostGator: affiliate programs compared
Side-by-side terms from each company's official page. Listed in alphabetical order, never by what pays us.
| Bluehost | HostGator | |
|---|---|---|
| Commission | $65 per qualified sale | At least 70% of each sale (base $65, up to $100 per sale) |
| Commission type | Flat per sale | Percent per sale |
| Cookie window | 30 days | not stated |
| Minimum payout | not stated | not stated |
| Payout terms | Processed 45–70 days after the sale (PayPal or direct deposit) | Paid 2 months + 10 days after the month of the sale |
| Minimum age | not stated | not stated |
| Beginner-friendly | Yes | Yes |
| Allowed channels | BlogYouTube | BlogYouTubeSocial media |
| Network | impact.com | impact.com |
| How to apply | Through an affiliate network | Through an affiliate network |
| Who can join | Anyone with a blog or website can apply; no need to be a customer. May be declined for low traffic. No SEM without approval; FTC disclosure required. | Free to join; no referral minimum. |
| Last checked | ✓ Verified Oct 24, 2026 | ✓ Verified Oct 22, 2026 |
| Official terms | Open ↗ | Open ↗ |
Key differences
- HostGator lists Social media as an allowed channel; Bluehost 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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