Creative Market vs Envato: affiliate programs compared
Side-by-side terms from each company's official page. Listed in alphabetical order, never by what pays us.
| Creative Market | Envato | |
|---|---|---|
| Commission | 20% on new customers, 10% on returning customers, 30% on membership sign-ups | $20–$80/month for 3 months, or $120–$500 for annual plans |
| Commission type | Percent per sale | Flat bounty |
| Cookie window | 30 days | not stated |
| Minimum payout | not stated | not stated |
| Payout terms | not stated | Monthly via Impact, on the 16th of the month after commissions are earned |
| Minimum age | not stated | not stated |
| Beginner-friendly | Not stated | Yes |
| Allowed channels | BlogNewsletterSocial mediaPinterest | BlogYouTubeNewsletterSocial media |
| Network | CJ | impact.com |
| How to apply | Through an affiliate network | Through an affiliate network |
| Who can join | Apply through CJ; no other eligibility terms listed on the page. | Open to creators, influencers, publishers, educators and marketers of all sizes. |
| Last checked | ✓ Verified Oct 22, 2026 | ✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026 |
| Official terms | Open ↗ | Open ↗ |
Key differences
- Envato states no audience or traffic minimum (beginner-friendly). Creative Market may expect an established site or audience; see its eligibility notes.
- Creative Market lists Pinterest as an allowed channel; Envato doesn't list it.
- Envato lists YouTube as an allowed channel; Creative Market doesn't list it.
- They run on different platforms: Creative Market uses CJ, Envato uses impact.com.
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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