Refersion
7.7#7 in affiliate marketing softwareFrom $29 a monthFree planWebAPI
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Simple Kuma
6.1#17 in affiliate analytics softwareFree planFree planWebAPISelf-hosted
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| Fact | Refersion | Simple Kuma |
|---|---|---|
| API | Growth includes API access, and the platform page says custom dashboards can use Refersion data through its GraphQL or REST API. | REST API v1 supports campaign, offer, and statistics management using Bearer API keys. |
| Audience | The platform is designed for direct-to-consumer ecommerce brands and supports affiliate, influencer, and ambassador programs. | The maker describes it as built for media buyers who want control and no artificial limits on their own server. |
| Integrations | Listed integrations include Shopify, BigCommerce, WooCommerce, Magento, Chargebee, Stripe, Klaviyo, Mailchimp, and Zapier. | The project repository describes Meta/Facebook ad cost sync, Google Ads cost sync, and Google conversion delivery. |
| Support | Growth includes chat support, while Scale offers premium support and a Slack channel. | The maker invites users to email questions, bug reports, and feature requests, and describes Simple Kuma as a one-developer project. |
Refersion plans
- Launch$39 a month
- Growth$199 a month
- Marketplace ListingFree
- Launch (yearly billing)$29 a month
- Growth (yearly billing)$159 a month
- ScalePriced on request
Simple Kuma plans
- Free foreverFree
Pick Refersion if…
Refersion suits direct-to-consumer ecommerce brands running affiliate, influencer, or ambassador programs that need partner discovery, referral tracking, commission management, and payouts. It may fit brands that want listed ecommerce and marketing integrations, or API access and multi-store management on Growth.
Pick Simple Kuma if…
Simple Kuma suits media buyers who want to run affiliate tracking on their own infrastructure. It is a fit for users able to meet its listed server requirements and manage self-hosted software.