NordVPN vs Surfshark: affiliate programs compared
Side-by-side terms from each company's official page. Listed in alphabetical order, never by what pays us.
| NordVPN | Surfshark | |
|---|---|---|
| Commission | 40–100% of new sign-ups (by plan) + 30% of renewals | 40% of new sales |
| Commission type | Percent per sale | Percent per sale |
| Cookie window | 30 days | 30 days |
| Minimum payout | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| Payout terms | Paid on request by PayPal or wire transfer, subject to a 40-day delay. | On request, or invoiced monthly with steady revenue |
| Minimum age | not stated | not stated |
| Beginner-friendly | Yes | Yes |
| Allowed channels | BlogYouTubeSocial media | BlogYouTubeSocial mediaFacebookX |
| Network | In-house | In-house |
| How to apply | On the company's website | On the company's website |
| Who can join | No website or blog required; YouTube or social media is fine. | No website required; social media and YouTube accepted. |
| Last checked | ✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026 | ✓ Verified Oct 24, 2026 |
| Official terms | Open ↗ | Open ↗ |
Key differences
- Surfshark lists Facebook, X as allowed channels; NordVPN 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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