Restream vs StreamYard: affiliate programs compared
Side-by-side terms from each company's official page. Listed in alphabetical order, never by what pays us.
| Restream | StreamYard | |
|---|---|---|
| Commission | $10 per referred user who buys a paid plan | 25% of each subscription, recurring while they stay subscribed |
| Commission type | Flat per sale | Recurring |
| Cookie window | not stated | not stated |
| Minimum payout | $5.00 | $100.00 |
| Payout terms | Withdraw from $5 via Stripe (PayPal where Stripe isn't available) | Typically paid once a month, starting after your first $100 is earned. Payment method not stated. |
| Minimum age | not stated | not stated |
| Beginner-friendly | Yes | Not stated |
| Allowed channels | BlogYouTubeNewsletterSocial media | BlogYouTubePodcastNewsletterSocial media |
| Network | Dub | not stated |
| How to apply | Inside the app | On the company's website |
| Who can join | Every Restream user gets a referral link in account settings; no separate application. From Restream help center (June 2026). | Apply through the partners portal; eligibility not stated. Separate $25 credit referral program for users. |
| Last checked | ✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026 | ✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026 |
| Official terms | Open ↗ | Open ↗ |
Key differences
- StreamYard pays recurring commissions while the customer keeps paying (check its terms for how long). Restream pays flat per sale.
- Restream has the lower payout minimum ($5 vs. $100), so you may reach your first payment sooner.
- Restream states no audience or traffic minimum (beginner-friendly). StreamYard may expect an established site or audience; see its eligibility notes.
- StreamYard lists Podcast as an allowed channel; Restream doesn't list it.
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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