What is the Best System to Manage an Affiliate Program? [VIDEO]

by | Sep 4, 2016 | Affiliate Management, Videos

One of the most commonly asked questions I get is about affiliate management systems. Specifically what software, tool, or plugin are we using to keep track of our affiliates, track their sales, and pay them. That’s what today’s video is all about.

Last updated: October 2, 2026

I answer this question in two different ways:

  • What we use (high-end)
  • What we recommend for beginners

Both systems that we recommend are reliable and very effective, but one is a fraction of the cost.

NOTE FROM MATT (updated October 2026): In this 2016 video, I recommend InfusionSoft (now Keap) with our custom plugin for high-end programs and iDev Affiliate for beginners. Today I recommend AffiliateHQ, which I own, so keep that in mind. It’s a flat monthly fee with no cut of your sales, and the Starter plan ($99 a month as of October 2026) covers tracking on any platform without a developer, every commission structure, contests, and segmented emails to your affiliates. Here’s my full affiliate software recommendation.

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Resources Mentioned in this Video

Keap (formerly InfusionSoft)

iDev Affiliate

Affiliate Portal Builder

Easy Mail Merge

AffiliateFinder.ai (My review)

What affiliate tracking system have you used successfully?

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