Cloudways vs Kinsta: affiliate programs compared
Side-by-side terms from each company's official page. Listed in alphabetical order, never by what pays us.
| Cloudways | Kinsta | |
|---|---|---|
| Commission | Up to $125 per sale, or $30 per sale + 7% for life | $50–$500 one-time bonus + 10% monthly for life |
| Commission type | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| Cookie window | 90 days | 60 days |
| Minimum payout | $250.00 | $50.00 |
| Payout terms | PayPal at $250+ approved, last week of the month | Monthly |
| Minimum age | not stated | 18+ |
| Beginner-friendly | Yes | Not stated |
| Allowed channels | BlogYouTubePodcastSocial media | BlogYouTubeNewsletter |
| Network | In-house | In-house |
| How to apply | Inside the app | On the company's website |
| Who can join | Anyone can join after creating a Cloudways account. A sale only counts after the customer pays two full invoices; trial-only referrals earn nothing. No brand bidding. | Manually reviewed in 3 business days. Not accepted: unfinished sites, sites without their own domain, social media profiles, coupon sites, sites without an affiliate disclosure. |
| Last checked | ✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026 | ✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026 |
| Official terms | Open ↗ | Open ↗ |
Key differences
- Cloudways has the longer cookie window (90 days vs. 60 days), so a purchase can count for you longer after the click.
- Kinsta has the lower payout minimum ($50 vs. $250), so you may reach your first payment sooner.
- Cloudways states no audience or traffic minimum (beginner-friendly). Kinsta may expect an established site or audience; see its eligibility notes.
- Cloudways lists Social media, Podcast as allowed channels; Kinsta doesn't list them.
- Kinsta lists Newsletter as an allowed channel; Cloudways 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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