GetResponse vs MailerLite: affiliate programs compared
Side-by-side terms from each company's official page. Listed in alphabetical order, never by what pays us.
| GetResponse | MailerLite | |
|---|---|---|
| Commission | 40% for 12 months (50% at 50+ sales, 60% at 100+) | 30% of every payment, for as long as the customer stays |
| Commission type | Recurring | Recurring |
| Cookie window | 90 days | 45 days |
| Minimum payout | not stated | $100.00 |
| Payout terms | Around the 13th of each month via PartnerStack | Every Friday via PayPal, direct deposit or wire, after a 30-day hold |
| Minimum age | not stated | not stated |
| Beginner-friendly | Yes | Yes |
| Allowed channels | BlogYouTubeNewsletterSocial media | BlogYouTubePodcastNewsletterSocial media |
| Network | PartnerStack | Trackdesk |
| How to apply | Through an affiliate network | On the company's website |
| Who can join | Free to join; no need to be a customer. Reviewed within 72 hours. | Anyone can apply; no need to be a customer. Payout needs at least 2 sales from 2 different referrals. |
| Last checked | ✓ Verified Oct 22, 2026 | ✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026 |
| Official terms | Open ↗ | Open ↗ |
Key differences
- GetResponse has the longer cookie window (90 days vs. 45 days), so a purchase can count for you longer after the click.
- MailerLite lists Podcast as an allowed channel; GetResponse doesn't list it.
- They run on different platforms: GetResponse uses PartnerStack, MailerLite uses Trackdesk.
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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