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Best Shopify Affiliate Programs Apps

The 30 strongest of the 281 affiliate programs apps in our index of the Shopify App Store category chart, scored on four things we measure ourselves: how many stores use it, how well those stores rate it, whether it is gaining or losing ground, and what it costs. No editor picks the order, and nobody can pay to move up it.

Apps in category
281
Top score
81.6
With a free plan
18 of 30
Rank tracked for
9 days

The short answer

Five ways to be the right affiliate programs app. Each award is the highest scorer that fits it, and no app can win twice.

Best overall

The highest total score in the category: 59 reviews at 5.0, and 91.1 out of 100 on adoption against every other affiliate programs app.

Best paid app

No free tier, so the price component holds it down the ranked list — but 3 merchants rate it 5.0, and it starts at $2.99/month.

Most established

3,622 reviews — more than anything else Shopify files under affiliate programs — and still rated 4.9.

The full ranking

Sorted by BestAppify Score. The four bars under each app are its percentile within this category on each component — a 90 on adoption means only a tenth of affiliate programs apps have more reviews.

  1. 1
    BUZZ Affiliate Marketing

    Buzzbassador is an all-in-one automated marketing solution for managing & growing brand ambassador programs, influencer marketing, and affiliate marketing.

    5(59)Free · then $169Category rank 26+1
    81.6
    score
    Adoption
    91
    Satisfaction
    98
    Momentum
    27
    Price
    100
    View on the Shopify App Store
  2. 2
    IGF ‑ Influencer Gift Form

    Streamline your influencer gifting and product seeding with Influencer gift form. Get UGC by sending influencers products fast and getting orders into Shopify.

    5(52)Free · then $68Category rank 27+1
    81.2
    score
    Adoption
    91
    Satisfaction
    97
    Momentum
    27
    Price
    100
    View on the Shopify App Store
  3. 3
    BLP Referral Program Affiliate

    BLOOP Referral & Affiliate Marketing empowers merchants with easy-to-use tools to reward referrals and affiliates, boosting sales and customer loyalty.

    4.9(201)Free · then $59.9Category rank 10+1
    80.3
    score
    Adoption
    97
    Satisfaction
    87
    Momentum
    27
    Price
    100
    View on the Shopify App Store
  4. 4
    Affiliate Marketing ReferrLy

    Set up referral and affiliate marketing programs to increase sales, attract new customers, and reward advocates with easy tracking and automation

    5(1,039)Free · then $5Category rank 4 0
    79.6
    score
    Adoption
    99
    Satisfaction
    100
    Momentum
    0
    Price
    100
    View on the Shopify App Store
  5. 5
    Outlink External Links Button

    App to add external button links, affiliate links, referral links, or even internal links to your store.

    4.9(143)Free · then $2.99Category rank 15+1
    79.4
    score
    Adoption
    95
    Satisfaction
    86
    Momentum
    27
    Price
    100
    View on the Shopify App Store
  6. 6
    Referral Program ‑ Shopjar

    Create and launch referral programs in Shopify with the all-in-one Referral and Affiliate Marketing app for Shopify.

    4.9(133)Free · then $7Category rank 16+1
    78.9
    score
    Adoption
    95
    Satisfaction
    85
    Momentum
    27
    Price
    100
    View on the Shopify App Store
  7. 7
    Jump: Affiliate Storefronts

    Jump is a premium affiliate and referral platform like the big brands use, with unique tools like affiliate storefronts, secure codes and dynamic flows.

    5(16)Free · then $45Category rank 41+1
    78.5
    score
    Adoption
    86
    Satisfaction
    94
    Momentum
    27
    Price
    100
    View on the Shopify App Store
  8. 8
    Simple Affiliate

    Launch and scale your influencer marketing and affiliate marketing programs. Track referrals via links, codes and products to grow your brand and drive sales.

    4.9(120)Free · then $19Category rank 17+1
    78.2
    score
    Adoption
    94
    Satisfaction
    83
    Momentum
    27
    Price
    100
    View on the Shopify App Store
  9. 9
    UpPromote Affiliate Marketing

    Build. Manage. Succeed with Affiliate Marketing - Referral Programs

    4.9(3,622)Free · then $29.99Category rank 1 0
    77.9
    score
    Adoption
    100
    Satisfaction
    93
    Momentum
    0
    Price
    100
    View on the Shopify App Store
  10. 10
    BixGrow Affiliate Marketing

    Boost referral sales with BixGrow! Run your affiliate marketing & referral programs with the best affiliate app for Shopify, using flexible tracking methods

    4.9(1,246)Free · then $19.99Category rank 3 0
    77.1
    score
    Adoption
    99
    Satisfaction
    91
    Momentum
    0
    Price
    100
    View on the Shopify App Store
  11. 11
    Toki Loyalty Program & Rewards

    The most complete, modern loyalty app for Shopify. Points, tiers, paid memberships, referrals, affiliates, communities, wallet passes and many more features.

    4.9(84)Free · then $49Category rank 21+1
    77.1
    score
    Adoption
    93
    Satisfaction
    81
    Momentum
    27
    Price
    100
    View on the Shopify App Store
  12. 12
    BeUniq ‑ External Links

    Add external link buttons to products, blogs, and pages. Link to Amazon, eBay, WhatsApp, affiliate products, and any external website.

    5(3)$2.99/moCategory rank 68+4
    76.5
    score
    Adoption
    75
    Satisfaction
    60
    Momentum
    100
    Price
    82
    View on the Shopify App Store
  13. 13
    BL External Links Button

    Add any external link button to your products. Link to affiliate pages (Amazon, eBay) or create custom buttons. Perfect for boosting affiliate sales.

    5(14)Free · then $2.41Category rank 43+1
    76.2
    score
    Adoption
    84
    Satisfaction
    88
    Momentum
    27
    Price
    100
    View on the Shopify App Store
  14. 14
    Zonify‑ Amazon AI Dropshipping

    Dropship Amazon products or use the Amazon affiliate program and earn amazon affiliate commissions by referring the visitors to complete the purchase on Amazon.

    5(18)$14.95/moCategory rank 39+1
    75.2
    score
    Adoption
    86
    Satisfaction
    96
    Momentum
    27
    Price
    72
    View on the Shopify App Store
  15. 15
    Affilitrak Affiliate Marketing

    Start your affiliate marketing program in minutes with Affilitrak. It's simple to use and you can be hands off the ability to automate onboarding and payouts.

    5(242)—Category rank 8+1
    75.1
    score
    Adoption
    98
    Satisfaction
    99
    Momentum
    27
    Price
    40
    View on the Shopify App Store
  16. 16
    Yuko Affiliate Marketing

    Launch affiliate, referral & influencer programs on Shopify. Track sales, automate payouts, reduce ad costs. Free to install. Built for Shopify. Start today.

    4.9(27)Free · then $12Category rank 31+1
    74.4
    score
    Adoption
    89
    Satisfaction
    76
    Momentum
    27
    Price
    100
    View on the Shopify App Store
  17. 17
    Refersion Affiliate Marketing

    Refersion makes affiliate, referral, and influencer programs easy. Track sales with first-party data, manage partners, and automate commission payouts.

    4.8(463)Free · then $39Category rank 6+1
    73.9
    score
    Adoption
    98
    Satisfaction
    64
    Momentum
    27
    Price
    100
    View on the Shopify App Store
  18. 18
    AOD External Links Button

    AOD External Links Button will allow you to easily add external affiliate link buttons on product page. As you know customer always search for good...

    4.9(36)$2.99/moCategory rank 28+1
    72.3
    score
    Adoption
    90
    Satisfaction
    77
    Momentum
    27
    Price
    82
    View on the Shopify App Store
  19. 19
    Shortly — Affiliate Marketing

    Create Short Links, Influencer & Affiliate Links, Checkout Links, Track UTMs, Bio Links & Track Traffic and Sales from each short link.

    4.8(153)Free · then $9.99Category rank 14+1
    71.1
    score
    Adoption
    95
    Satisfaction
    58
    Momentum
    27
    Price
    100
    View on the Shopify App Store
  20. 20
    Referral Candy & Affiliate

    Effortlessly run referral & affiliate campaigns with ReferralCandy. Automate rewards, track performance, and integrate with Klaviyo, Recharge, and more apps.

    4.9(1,488)$39/moCategory rank 2 0
    71
    score
    Adoption
    100
    Satisfaction
    92
    Momentum
    0
    Price
    57
    View on the Shopify App Store
  21. 21
    Mega External Links

    Boost revenue by linking products to external marketplaces and affiliate networks. Customize buttons for seamless cross-selling with Mega External Links.

    5(8)Free · then $5.99Category rank 52+1
    70.8
    score
    Adoption
    81
    Satisfaction
    74
    Momentum
    27
    Price
    100
    View on the Shopify App Store
  22. 22
    Multi Vendor ‑ Puppet Vendors

    Better manage multivendor marketplaces and consignment business sales, commissions, and payouts. Convert a Shopify store into a multivendor marketplace.

    4.9(117)$49/moCategory rank 18+1
    70.5
    score
    Adoption
    94
    Satisfaction
    82
    Momentum
    27
    Price
    51
    View on the Shopify App Store
  23. 23
    ConvertO Affiliate Ambassador

    You can automate your ambassador program so that it runs on autopilot, meaning you don't have to worry about manually sending out emails or managin...

    4.8(65)Free · then $39Category rank 23+1
    69.4
    score
    Adoption
    92
    Satisfaction
    56
    Momentum
    27
    Price
    100
    View on the Shopify App Store
  24. 24
    Modash Influencer Marketing

    Modash connects to your Shopify store so you can track & manage all your influencer partnerships in one place. Create discount codes, ship products...

    5(17)$299/moCategory rank 40+1
    69.1
    score
    Adoption
    86
    Satisfaction
    95
    Momentum
    27
    Price
    34
    View on the Shopify App Store
  25. 25
    Rave: Referral, Affiliate, UGC

    Get customers excited (and sharing) with cash and free items! The Rave’s platform lets you quickly set up effective referral marketing, affiliate,...

    5(14)$59/moCategory rank 44+1
    68.2
    score
    Adoption
    84
    Satisfaction
    88
    Momentum
    27
    Price
    47
    View on the Shopify App Store
  26. 26
    MLM Affiliate Marketing

    ShoutOut is the leading Multi Level Marketing MLM affiliate software for Shopify, WooCommerce & Squarespace. Voted #1 MLM App! 100% free to use!

    4.8(25)Free · then $39Category rank 32+1
    67.8
    score
    Adoption
    89
    Satisfaction
    55
    Momentum
    27
    Price
    100
    View on the Shopify App Store
  27. 27
    Affitch ‑ アフィリエイト

    アフィリエイトサービスプロバイダー (ASP) を介さない「自社アフィリエイト」の機能を提供するShopify専用のアプリです。インストールするだけでアッという間に無料で導入できます。

    4.9(20)$19/moCategory rank 37+1
    67.5
    score
    Adoption
    87
    Satisfaction
    72
    Momentum
    27
    Price
    68
    View on the Shopify App Store
  28. 28
    Velocity

    Velocity is the sales and order management app built for B2B sales teams. Manage sales reps, territories, and commission rules without leaving Shopify.

    5(10)$25/moCategory rank 49+1
    67.5
    score
    Adoption
    83
    Satisfaction
    78
    Momentum
    27
    Price
    66
    View on the Shopify App Store
  29. 29
    Affiliate Marketing Short Link

    Boost your Shopify store's affiliate marketing with custom short links that track influencer and partner sales. Easily monitor clicks, conversions, and revenue

    5(14)—Category rank 45+1
    67.2
    score
    Adoption
    84
    Satisfaction
    88
    Momentum
    27
    Price
    40
    View on the Shopify App Store
  30. 30
    SC Conjured Referral Program

    Unlock the power of word-of-mouth marketing for your Shopify store with seamless referral programs and tailored rewards to enhance brand loyalty and drive sales

    4.8(166)$19/moCategory rank 13+1
    66.7
    score
    Adoption
    96
    Satisfaction
    59
    Momentum
    27
    Price
    68
    View on the Shopify App Store

How the score is calculated

The BestAppify Score is four measurements, each turned into a percentile against the other affiliate programs apps and then weighted. It is computed from our own crawl of the App Store — no human ranks these, and no app can pay to move.

Adoption35%
Review count on a log scale. It is the only public proxy for how many stores actually run the app, and the log stops a single 43,000-review incumbent from flattening everything beneath it.
Satisfaction30%
The star rating, shrunk toward the category average in proportion to how few reviews back it. Half of all rated Shopify apps show exactly 5.0 off a median of four reviews, so the raw number separates almost nothing.
Momentum20%
Reviews gained and category-rank movement over the last 52 days, from our own daily snapshots of the App Store charts. An app losing ground scores badly here even if its lifetime totals look strong.
Price15%
A plan a live store can stay on for $0 takes the top of this component; paid apps are ranked cheapest-first across a narrower band, so price nudges the order without overruling thousands of merchants.

What it cannot see: whether the app is any good at the job. Nothing here reads the feature list or installs the app, so treat the score as a shortlist, not a verdict — it tells you which three or four of these 30 are worth an hour of your evening, and no more than that. Apps whose pricing the crawler could not read score below the paid range on price rather than in the middle of it, deliberately: a price you cannot check before installing is a cost too. Momentum is measured over the last 9 days — the run of days on which our coverage of this category has been complete enough for one day's rank to mean the same thing as another's. It is deliberately shorter for categories we finished crawling recently: a rank of 4th out of the 28 apps we had in July is not comparable to 6th out of 436 today, and treating it as though it were would have scored every established app in some categories as falling.

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