Teachable vs Thinkific: affiliate programs compared
Side-by-side terms from each company's official page. Listed in alphabetical order, never by what pays us.
| Teachable | Thinkific | |
|---|---|---|
| Commission | 30% recurring for the first year | 30% lifetime recurring ($150/month on Plus plans) |
| Commission type | Recurring | Recurring |
| Cookie window | 30 days | 90 days |
| Minimum payout | not stated | $25.00 |
| Payout terms | Through PartnerStack | Held 30 days, paid on the 13th via PayPal or Stripe |
| Minimum age | not stated | not stated |
| Beginner-friendly | Yes | Yes |
| Allowed channels | BlogYouTubeNewsletterSocial media | BlogYouTubePodcastNewsletterSocial mediaInstagramFacebookLinkedInX |
| Network | PartnerStack | PartnerStack |
| How to apply | Through an affiliate network | Through an affiliate network |
| Who can join | For bloggers, educators, experts and review sites. Reviewed in 2–3 business days. | No formal criteria listed. A later click on another affiliate's link overrides your credit. |
| Last checked | ✓ Verified Oct 21, 2026 | ✓ Verified Oct 25, 2026 |
| Official terms | Open ↗ | Open ↗ |
Key differences
- Thinkific has the longer cookie window (90 days vs. 30 days), so a purchase can count for you longer after the click.
- Thinkific lists Podcast, Facebook, LinkedIn, X, Instagram as allowed channels; Teachable 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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