Detailed comparison
RefCampaign vs PartnerStack
PartnerStack is built for late-stage SaaS with dedicated partner teams. RefCampaign serves the 95% of SaaS not yet at that scale.
- 5-minute Stripe integration
- Transparent pricing from €39/month
- French support included
- Targets companies with $1M+ ARR and a dedicated partner team
- Pricing and minimum commitments require a sales conversation
- Implementation typically takes weeks, not minutes
RefCampaign vs PartnerStack — feature-by-feature
Side-by-side breakdown of what each platform actually ships.
| Feature |  | |
|---|---|---|
Accessibility & onboarding | ||
Built for startups Suitable for affiliate programs at any revenue stage, including pre-PMF. | YesAll startups | NoMid-market focus |
Time to launch From signup to a live affiliate program collecting clicks. | Yes5 minutes | No~40 days SMB |
Onboarding model Self-serve activation vs guided implementation. | YesSelf-service | NoComplex setup |
Stripe integration Native handling of Stripe subscriptions and recurring commissions. | YesNative 5 min | PartialComplex |
Pricing & commitments | ||
Transparent pricing Public pricing across all tiers. | Yes€49/month | PartialFrom $1,000/mo |
Minimum commitment Required monthly or annual minimum spend. | YesNo minimum | No$1,000/mo annual |
Free trial Real product trial without sales gate. | Yes14 days | NoSales-led |
Hidden fees Setup fees, success fees, or per-partner fees beyond list price. | YesNo fees | NoOpaque model |
Core affiliate features | ||
Real-time tracking Click and conversion attribution within seconds. | Yes | Yes |
Automated payouts Affiliate payout workflows, payment records, and supported payout methods. | Yes | Yes |
Custom commission rules Per-affiliate, per-product, or per-cohort commission logic. | Yes | Yes |
API & webhooks Public REST API and outbound webhook events. | Yes | Yes |
Data ownership & control | ||
Data ownership Who owns the click and conversion data: you or the platform. | Yes100% yours | PartialLimited |
Data export Bulk CSV / API export without restriction. | YesUnlimited | PartialRestricted |
Attribution transparency Visibility into the click chain that produced each conversion. | YesFull access | PartialLimited view |
Analytics control Ability to query data outside the bundled dashboard. | Yes | Partial |
Support & localization | ||
Native French support Support in French on French business hours. | YesNative French | NoEnglish only |
EU hosting Data stored in EU regions for GDPR residency. | YesEU GDPR | NoUS-based |
Support availability Support included on every plan vs gated to higher tiers. | YesAll plans | PartialEnterprise only |
Implementation help Onboarding assistance: documentation, in-app guides, or human help. | YesIncluded | NoExtra cost |
Enterprise capabilities | ||
Partner marketplace Pre-existing pool of partners discoverable inside the platform. | NoComing soon | Yes80K partners |
Multi-tier programs Sub-affiliate trees and multi-level commission structures. | PartialStandard | YesAdvanced |
In-depth feature analysis
Understand the distinctive advantages of each platform for your affiliate program.
Integration & setup
RefCampaignRefCampaign connects to Stripe in 5 minutes via a self-serve, no-code flow. The first affiliate link can be issued the same day, with no implementation team involved.
PartnerStack runs a guided onboarding with an integration specialist and CSM handoff. PartnerStack's own documentation describes a roughly 40-day SMB onboarding path, with longer timelines for enterprise programs.
Commitment & billing model
RefCampaignRefCampaign is monthly-billed by default. Merchants can cancel from the dashboard at any time, with no annual commitment and no minimum term.
PartnerStack's published plans are billed annually. Month-to-month billing is not offered on the public pricing page, and cancellation terms are not stated publicly.
Price level & accessibility
RefCampaignRefCampaign starts at €49/month with unlimited affiliates and tracking events. Built to be affordable for SaaS startups from day one, regardless of monthly revenue.
PartnerStack's entry Launch plan is published at $1,000/month (billed annually). Growth scales to $1,520/month, and the Enterprise tier requires a custom quote. The published floor is roughly twenty times RefCampaign's entry price.
Market focus & support
RefCampaignRefCampaign is built for European SaaS startups: native French support, English documentation, and a roadmap aligned with the pre-Series-A reality. The team understands Stripe-centric stacks.
PartnerStack serves large B2B SaaS partner programs in English-speaking markets. Support is anglophone, with a focus on partner enablement at scale rather than SaaS startup onboarding.
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