Frase vs Surfer: affiliate programs compared
Side-by-side terms from each company's official page. Listed in alphabetical order, never by what pays us.
| Frase | Surfer | |
|---|---|---|
| Commission | 30% recurring for 12 months | 75–125% of the first monthly payment, or 15–25% of yearly plans (by tier) |
| Commission type | Recurring | Flat per sale |
| Cookie window | 60 days | 90 days |
| Minimum payout | $100.00 | not stated |
| Payout terms | Monthly via PayPal for the previous month, once balance exceeds $100 | First week of each month, 45 days after the referral pays |
| Minimum age | not stated | not stated |
| Beginner-friendly | Not stated | Not stated |
| Allowed channels | BlogYouTubePodcastNewsletterSocial media | BlogYouTubeNewsletterSocial mediaTikTokLinkedIn |
| Network | FirstPromoter | PartnerStack |
| How to apply | On the company's website | Through an affiliate network |
| Who can join | Applications reviewed individually (2-3 business days); you need a website, social following, channel or email list. You must have more than one active referred customer to be paid. | Selective: audience must fit marketing, AI, content or SEO, with an active public presence. Coupon/cashback sites declined. |
| Last checked | ✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026 | ✓ Verified Oct 24, 2026 |
| Official terms | Open ↗ | Open ↗ |
Key differences
- Surfer has the longer cookie window (90 days vs. 60 days), so a purchase can count for you longer after the click.
- Frase pays recurring commissions while the customer keeps paying (check its terms for how long). Surfer pays flat per sale.
- Frase lists Podcast as an allowed channel; Surfer doesn't list it.
- Surfer lists LinkedIn, TikTok as allowed channels; Frase doesn't list them.
- They run on different platforms: Frase uses FirstPromoter, Surfer uses PartnerStack.
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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