SE Ranking vs Semrush: affiliate programs compared
Side-by-side terms from each company's official page. Listed in alphabetical order, never by what pays us.
| SE Ranking | Semrush | |
|---|---|---|
| Commission | 30% of each subscription sale | $100–$450 per sale by product and tier, plus $10 per free trial |
| Commission type | Recurring | Flat bounty |
| Cookie window | 120 days | 120 days |
| Minimum payout | $50.00 | not stated |
| Payout terms | Twice a month via PayPal from $50 | Locks 27 days after month end, paid 21 days later (EFT or PayPal) |
| Minimum age | not stated | not stated |
| Beginner-friendly | Yes | Not stated |
| Allowed channels | BlogYouTubeNewsletterSocial mediaFacebookX | BlogYouTubeNewsletterSocial media |
| Network | In-house | impact.com |
| How to apply | Inside the app | Through an affiliate network |
| Who can join | A free SE Ranking account is enough; no paid plan needed. No paid ads. | Websites need 1,000+ monthly visitors; social channels usually 1,000+ organic followers. Coupon/cashback sites generally declined. No branded PPC. |
| Last checked | ✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026 | ✓ Verified Oct 24, 2026 |
| Official terms | Open ↗ | Open ↗ |
Key differences
- SE Ranking pays recurring commissions while the customer keeps paying (check its terms for how long). Semrush pays flat bounty.
- SE Ranking states no audience or traffic minimum (beginner-friendly). Semrush may expect an established site or audience; see its eligibility notes.
- SE Ranking lists Facebook, X as allowed channels; Semrush doesn't list them.
- They run on different platforms: SE Ranking uses its own in-house program, Semrush uses impact.com.
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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