Coursera vs Skillshare: affiliate programs compared
Side-by-side terms from each company's official page. Listed in alphabetical order, never by what pays us.
| Coursera | Skillshare | |
|---|---|---|
| Commission | 15–45% (official page also shows 20% in one place; confirm when you apply) | 20% of a new paid membership (max $34 per referral) |
| Commission type | Percent per sale | Percent per sale |
| Cookie window | 30 days | 30 days |
| Minimum payout | not stated | not stated |
| Payout terms | Not stated on official page | Monthly, 30 days after the month commissions lock |
| Minimum age | not stated | not stated |
| Beginner-friendly | Yes | Yes |
| Allowed channels | BlogYouTubeNewsletterSocial media | BlogNewsletterSocial mediaInstagramPinterestFacebookX |
| Network | impact.com | impact.com |
| How to apply | Through an affiliate network | Through an affiliate network |
| Who can join | Degrees and certificate purchases excluded; subscriptions earn on the first month only. | Free to join for anyone with at least one channel and an audience that fits Skillshare. Requires a free Skillshare account. |
| Last checked | ✓ Verified Oct 21, 2026 | ✓ Verified Oct 24, 2026 |
| Official terms | Open ↗ | Open ↗ |
Key differences
- Coursera lists YouTube as an allowed channel; Skillshare doesn't list it.
- Skillshare lists Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, X as allowed channels; Coursera doesn't list them.
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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