7 SaaS Affiliate Programs With Recurring Commissions

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Software is billed every month, so many SaaS programs pay you every month too. But how long they pay varies a lot. Here are 7 programs, with the real terms from each official page.

I have promoted software as an affiliate for years. The thing I wish someone had told me early: the commission rate is only half the story. The other half is how long it pays.

Some programs pay for as long as the customer stays. Others stop after a year. Below are 7 SaaS affiliate programs, including a few AI tools. I checked every rate on the official pages on October 21, 2026. I am an affiliate for some of these tools, and I mark my one partner link in this post.

Why SaaS affiliate programs are worth a look

SaaS means software as a service. You pay monthly or yearly to use it, like an email tool or a website builder. Because customers keep paying, many programs share each payment with you, not just the first one.

That is what recurring means. But read the terms. "Recurring" can mean for life, for 12 months, or only while the account stays active.

The 7 programs at a glance

The same table in text, checked October 21, 2026:

1. systeme.io: 60%, lifetime recurring.
2. beehiiv: up to 60% (50% to start), for the first year.
3. HighLevel: 40%, recurring. See the terms.
4. HubSpot: 30%, for up to 1 year.
5. ClickFunnels: 30%, monthly recurring while the account is active.
6. ElevenLabs: up to 22%, for the first 12 months.
7. Overskill: 20%, recurring through the first 12 months.

1. systeme.io

systeme.io is an all-in-one tool for funnels, email, and courses. Its affiliate page lists 60% lifetime recurring commissions, and says leads are tagged to you for life.

• Who can join: anyone, for free, with no application. You do not need to be a customer.
• Payouts: monthly, processed on the 10th.
• Note: the page says its terms are as of April 2026 and to confirm payout details in your dashboard.

Want to see the tool itself? Read my systeme.io review.

2. beehiiv

beehiiv is a newsletter platform. I use it for my own newsletter. Its partner page says you can earn up to 60% of revenue from your referrals for a full year.

• Tiers: 50% after your first conversion, then 55%, then 60%.
• For your referrals: a 14-day trial plus 20% off their first 3 months.

3. HighLevel

HighLevel is a CRM and marketing platform used by many agencies. Its affiliate page advertises 40% recurring commissions. Read the full terms before you start, since details like how long it pays can change.

I wrote a full walkthrough in my HighLevel affiliate program guide.

4. HubSpot

HubSpot is a well known CRM. Its affiliate page lists 30% monthly recurring commission for up to one year, with a 180-day cookie window. A cookie window is how long after a click you still get credit for the sale.

• Joining: you apply, and HubSpot says it will reply within 2 to 3 business days.
• Tiers: higher tiers depend on how many sign ups you send each month.

5. ClickFunnels

ClickFunnels builds sales funnels. Its affiliate page lists 30% monthly recurring. It says you earn each month the person keeps their membership, and that all account levels count.

One thing I like about this setup: the page says commissions apply whether your referral picks a monthly or yearly plan. As always, confirm the details inside the program before you promote it.

For what the tool costs your referrals, see my ClickFunnels pricing guide.

6. ElevenLabs

ElevenLabs makes AI voice tools. This is a good pick if you make content about AI. Its affiliate page lists up to 22% of payments for the first 12 months from qualifying subscriptions.

• What you can promote: the page mentions its agents, creative tools, and API products.
• Good fit for: YouTubers, podcasters, and anyone who teaches AI voice or video tools.
• Watch for: the words up to and qualifying. Read the terms to see which plans count.

7. Overskill

Overskill is an AI app builder. Its help article lists a flat 20% recurring commission on subscriptions, through a referral's first 12 months. A few details matter:

• 60-day window. If someone subscribes within 60 days of clicking your link, the sale is yours.
• Subscriptions only. Credit packs and other one-time buys do not earn commission.
• Not on for every account yet. The help article says you join from Account, then Affiliate Program, and to contact support if you do not see it.

If you want to try Overskill, here is my partner link: Overskill (I earn a commission if you buy through this link). For more detail, read my Overskill affiliate program guide.

Lifetime, 12 months, or while active

These three phrases sound alike, but they work very differently.

• Lifetime: you keep earning as long as the customer keeps paying. systeme.io is the one on this list that says lifetime.
• 12 months: you earn on each payment for the first year, then it stops. beehiiv, HubSpot, ElevenLabs, and Overskill work like this.
• While active: you earn each month the account stays active. ClickFunnels describes its program this way.

A lower rate that pays longer can end up worth more than a higher rate that stops early. It depends on how long your referrals stay. Nobody can promise you how that will go, so do not count on it.

Where to share your links

A program is only useful if the right people see your link. These are the places I would start:

• Tutorials. Show how you use the tool, step by step. People who watch a how-to are often ready to try it.
• Your email list. Your best readers already trust you. See my guide on building an email list.
• Comparisons. Honest side by side posts help people decide.
• Your own blog or video channel. My guide on creating affiliate content covers the basics.

Mistakes to avoid

• Joining every program at once. Pick one or two tools you know well.
• Promoting a tool you never used. Readers can tell, and it costs you trust.
• Skipping the rules. Breaking rules on paid ads or self-referrals can cost you commissions.
• Hiding your disclosure. Put it right next to the link every time.

How to pick the right program

1. Use the tool yourself first. You cannot honestly recommend what you have not used.
2. Match your audience. Newsletter writers want beehiiv. Agencies want a CRM. Creators want voice tools.
3. Check how long it pays. Lifetime, 12 months, and while active are very different.
4. Check the cookie window. Longer windows give people time to decide.
5. Read the rules. Some limit paid ads or self-referrals.

Brand new to this? Start with my list of the best affiliate programs for beginners.

Watch: my older video on recurring programs

Always disclose your links

The FTC says affiliate marketers should disclose the relationship clearly, so readers can decide how much weight to give the recommendation. It gives an example like: I get commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

• Put the disclosure near the link, not hidden at the bottom.
• Say it in your videos too, not only in the description.
• Do not promise people they will make money.