Circle vs Mighty Networks: affiliate programs compared
Side-by-side terms from each company's official page. Listed in alphabetical order, never by what pays us.
| Circle | Mighty Networks | |
|---|---|---|
| Commission | 30% recurring on Standard plans (10% on Plus) for as long as they stay | 30% for life on plans bought through your link |
| Commission type | Recurring | Recurring |
| Cookie window | 90 days | 60 days |
| Minimum payout | $5.00 | not stated |
| Payout terms | Withdraw anytime from $5 via PayPal, Stripe or direct deposit | Monthly via PayPal at the start of each month; commissions are generated 30 days after the referral's purchase. |
| Minimum age | not stated | not stated |
| Beginner-friendly | Yes | Yes |
| Allowed channels | BlogYouTubePodcastNewsletterSocial mediaTikTokInstagramPinterestFacebookX | BlogYouTubePodcastNewsletterSocial media |
| Network | PartnerStack | In-house |
| How to apply | Through an affiliate network | On the company's website |
| Who can join | Free to join; reply in 2–3 business days. Rates drop to 10% (2% Plus) after 12 months without a new referral. | Open worldwide to marketers, creators, consultants, agencies and educators; you don't need to be a Mighty host. You need a PayPal account. Applications are reviewed within about 10 days. Self-referrals and spam are banned. |
| Last checked | ✓ Verified Oct 24, 2026 | ✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026 |
| Official terms | Open ↗ | Open ↗ |
Key differences
- Circle has the longer cookie window (90 days vs. 60 days), so a purchase can count for you longer after the click.
- Circle lists Facebook, X, Instagram, Pinterest, TikTok as allowed channels; Mighty Networks doesn't list them.
- They run on different platforms: Circle uses PartnerStack, Mighty Networks uses its own in-house program.
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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