Kajabi vs Thinkific: affiliate programs compared
Side-by-side terms from each company's official page. Listed in alphabetical order, never by what pays us.
| Kajabi | Thinkific | |
|---|---|---|
| Commission | 10–20% of active subscriptions by tier (or 100% of the first month for Starter partners) | 30% lifetime recurring ($150/month on Plus plans) |
| Commission type | Recurring | Recurring |
| Cookie window | not stated | 90 days |
| Minimum payout | not stated | $25.00 |
| Payout terms | Monthly via PayPal, around the 25th | Held 30 days, paid on the 13th via PayPal or Stripe |
| Minimum age | 18+ | not stated |
| Beginner-friendly | Not stated | Yes |
| Allowed channels | BlogYouTubePodcastNewsletterSocial media | BlogYouTubePodcastNewsletterSocial mediaInstagramFacebookLinkedInX |
| Network | In-house | PartnerStack |
| How to apply | Inside the app | Through an affiliate network |
| Who can join | Only open to paying Kajabi customers. Inactivity cutoff after 12 months without a new referral. | No formal criteria listed. A later click on another affiliate's link overrides your credit. |
| Last checked | ✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026 | ✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026 |
| Official terms | Open ↗ | Open ↗ |
Key differences
- Thinkific states no audience or traffic minimum (beginner-friendly). Kajabi may expect an established site or audience; see its eligibility notes.
- Thinkific lists Facebook, LinkedIn, X, Instagram as allowed channels; Kajabi doesn't list them.
- They run on different platforms: Kajabi uses its own in-house program, Thinkific 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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