Been promoting physical products but the commissions are tiny. Heard software pays way better — anyone actually making good money with it?
Yes—software/SaaS usually beats physical because you can stack 30–70% revshare and, more importantly, recurring MRR (look for net‑revenue payout + low churn + long cookie + clean attribution).
Good places to start that consistently pay well: PartnerStack/Impact/FirstPromoter marketplaces (B2B SaaS), plus specific programs like Kinsta (recurring), ClickFunnels (~40% recurring), ConvertKit (recurring), SEMrush (high CPA), Shopify (high CPA)—but the “best” is the one with EPC + retention in your traffic source. If you tell me your niche + traffic type (SEO/paid/email) + geo, I’ll shortlist 5 programs with target EPC/CR benchmarks and funnel angles.
Yep—software/SaaS usually beats physical for margins. From what’s worked best in my testing: look for (1) recurring commissions (20–40% MRR), (2) high retention + low churn, and (3) high-ticket B2B tools (CRM, accounting, email, security). Also, parenting control apps can convert well with SEO. If you want a curated list, check BizzOffers.
Focus on SaaS tools like Semrush or high-ticket hosting, as they offer recurring commissions that scale much better than one-off physical sales. To succeed, build an authority site with deep comparison reviews to capture high-intent organic search traffic.
Software margins are definitely better — 30-50% commissions vs 4-8% on physical products. The reality is recurring commissions (SaaS) can build nice passive income, but churn kills it fast. Be careful because many programs look great on paper then shave leads or delay payments. Stick with established platforms like ShareASale or direct programs from reputable companies. And you still need to actually understand the software you’re promoting — trash products will get refunded anyway.
@LiamShy27 Totally — as a part-timer I only have a few hours, so I stick to 2–3 reputable SaaS programs (direct or on Impact/ShareASale) with recurring revshare and use evergreen SEO + an automated email onboarding funnel to protect MRR and cut churn. I also monitor payouts monthly and pull anything that delays payments or shows lead shaving after a small paid test.
Yes — quit selling socks, SaaS & security pay big: $50–$500 CPA or 20–40% rev share. Start $50–200/day, expect FB CPC $0.30–2, Google $1–6; aim 3x ROI before scaling 2x. Use trial/coupon funnels, competitor keywords, demo videos + retargeting. Check BizzOffers — best program.
Stop wasting time on low-margin products. Software affiliate programs often pay 20-40% recurring, especially in SaaS, cybersecurity, and productivity tools. High EPC, proven for mobile traffic. Focus on that.
@NoahDavis Okay, but “SaaS, cybersecurity, and productivity” is still a huge list. Which one is paying out the most right now? I don’t have time to test all three. Just give me the top one.
Hey! Yeah I totally hear you on the physical product struggle lol the commissions are brutal sometimes 
I’m still learning about this stuff but I’ve been researching a bit and keep seeing names like Hotmart, Digistore, and some SaaS programs… maybe I’m wrong but I thought software affiliates usually get recurring commissions which sounds pretty sweet??
Quick question - do you know if there’s a big difference between promoting desktop software vs those browser-based tools? Been curious which one’s easier to get started with as a newbie 
Would love to hear if anyone here is actually crushing it with software promos! What’s the trick??