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AffiliateWP vs SliceWP

Updated 5 Oct 2026. 33 features compared side by side.

Premium self-hosted affiliate platform for WordPress with 20+ e-commerce integrations, built-in payouts and higher plans for recurring, lifetime and MLM rates.

Est. installs~30K
From$299/yr
ModelPremium
Visit site Full profile
VS

SliceWP

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.9 (111)

Freemium WordPress affiliate plugin with a free core for WooCommerce, EDD and membership plugins, plus one Pro licence that unlocks all add-ons.

Free installs10K+
From$229/yr
UpdatedOct 2026
Visit site Full profile

Choose AffiliateWP if…

  • You need tiered commissions and import from other plugins
  • You also want affiliate area in my account
  • You want the more complete feature set (98/100 vs 92/100)
  • You prefer the more widely used option

Choose SliceWP if…

  • You need performance bonuses
  • You want to start with a free version
  • You want the lower entry price ($229/yr vs $299/yr)

AffiliateWP includes 3 features that SliceWP lacks, including Tiered commissions, Import from other plugins and Affiliate area in My Account; SliceWP has 1 that AffiliateWP lacks, including Performance bonuses. Both include 27 of the 33 features we track. 2 features are not yet verified for one or both plugins.

At a glance

AffiliateWP
SliceWP
98/100
Feature score
92/100
25 of 26
Features included
24 of 26
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WordPress.org rating
4.9/5
n/a
Active installs
10K+
n/a
Support threads resolved
100%

Feature comparison

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Feature
AffiliateWP
SliceWP
Affiliate Programs: Tracking6/66/6
Referral link tracking KeyTracks visits and sales from affiliate links.
AffiliateWP Included

Referral links with pretty permalinks on all plans.

SliceWP Included

Referral links with customisable format and cookie duration.

Coupon code tracking KeyCredits affiliates when their coupon is used.
AffiliateWP Included

Tracked affiliate coupons on all plans. Vanity coupon codes need Pro.

SliceWP Paid version Pro

Affiliate Coupons add-on ties coupon codes to affiliates.

Affiliate landing pagesDedicated pages that credit an affiliate.
AffiliateWP Paid version Pro

Affiliate Landing Pages are included from the Pro plan.

SliceWP Paid version Pro

Affiliate Landing Pages add-on links posts/pages to affiliates.

Fraud protectionFlags self-referrals and suspicious activity.
AffiliateWP Paid version Pro

Smart affiliate review on all plans. The full Fraud Prevention Suite is Pro.

SliceWP Partial

Can block commissions on affiliates' own purchases and add CAPTCHA to forms. No dedicated fraud suite.

Visit and click trackingRecords visits from referral links, not just sales.
AffiliateWP Included

Logs referral visits and conversions as part of core tracking.

SliceWP Included

Referred visits are logged automatically.

Custom referral linksAffiliates can use vanity slugs or custom links.
AffiliateWP Included

Pretty links can use the affiliate's username. Fully personalised referral URLs are Pro.

SliceWP Paid version Pro

Custom Affiliate Slug add-on sets custom or random slugs.

Affiliate Programs: Commissions6/76/7
Per-affiliate ratesDifferent commission rates per affiliate.
AffiliateWP Included

Global and per-affiliate referral rates, percentage or flat.

SliceWP Included

Global percentage/fixed rates are free. Per-affiliate and group rates need Pro.

Per-product ratesDifferent rates per product or category.
AffiliateWP Included

Per-product, per-variation and per-category rates in the WooCommerce integration.

SliceWP Paid version Pro

Product Commission Rates add-on. The free version can only disable commissions per product.

Tiered commissionsRates that rise with performance.
AffiliateWP Paid version Pro

Tiered Affiliate Rates are included from Pro.

SliceWP Not included

No tiered rate tables listed; performance bonuses are offered instead.

Recurring commissionsCommission on subscription renewals.
AffiliateWP Paid version Pro

Recurring Referrals for subscription payments.

SliceWP Paid version Pro

Recurring Commissions add-on for subscription renewals.

Multi-level commissionsCommission on referred affiliates' sales.
AffiliateWP Paid version Pro

Multi-Tier Commissions add up to five commission levels.

SliceWP Paid version Pro

Multi-level Affiliates add-on for sub-affiliate commissions.

Lifetime commissionsCredit an affiliate for every future order from a referred customer.
AffiliateWP Paid version Pro

Lifetime Commissions link customers to affiliates permanently.

SliceWP Paid version Pro

Lifetime Commissions add-on links customers to affiliates.

Performance bonusesOne-off bonuses for hitting sales or referral targets.
AffiliateWP Third-party

Official sign-up/welcome bonus (Plus). Milestone bonuses need third-party Bonus Referrals for AffiliateWP.

SliceWP Paid version Pro

Performance Bonuses add-on rewards affiliates for hitting targets.

Affiliate Programs: Payouts4/44/4
PayPal payoutsPay affiliates through PayPal.
AffiliateWP Included

PayPal Payouts built in, configured in the Payouts tab (since v2.29).

SliceWP Paid version Pro

PayPal Payouts add-on pays affiliates in bulk from the dashboard.

Stripe payoutsPay affiliates through Stripe.
AffiliateWP Included

Stripe payouts to affiliates' bank accounts on all plans.

SliceWP Paid version Pro

Stripe Connect payouts. The free plugin includes only the manual payout method.

Store credit payoutsPay commission as store credit.
AffiliateWP Included

Store credit is a built-in payout method. The separate add-on is no longer needed.

SliceWP Paid version Pro

Store Credit for WooCommerce add-on.

Bulk payoutsPay many affiliates in one action or export.
AffiliateWP Included

Pay Affiliates screen pays many affiliates in one run. Automatic scheduled payouts are Pro.

SliceWP Paid version Pro

Bulk payouts through PayPal Payouts or Stripe, processed in the background.

Affiliate Programs: Affiliate tools6/65/6
Affiliate dashboard KeyFront-end area with stats, links and payouts.
AffiliateWP Included

Self-service Affiliate Area. The upgraded Affiliate Portal is Pro.

SliceWP Included

Auto-created affiliate account area with stats.

Registration formAffiliate sign-up and approval flow.
AffiliateWP Included

Built-in registration with manual or auto approval. Gravity/Ninja Forms registration needs Plus.

SliceWP Included

Registration page with approval. Custom fields need Pro.

Creatives / bannersShare banners and assets with affiliates.
AffiliateWP Included

Unlimited creatives (banners, text links) for affiliates.

SliceWP Included

Unlimited banner and text creatives in the free version.

Email notificationsEmails for sign-ups, referrals and payouts.
AffiliateWP Included

Email notifications for affiliates and admins, with email marketing integrations.

SliceWP Included

Automatic commission email notifications.

Reports & analyticsProgram-wide performance reports.
AffiliateWP Included

Real-time reports for affiliates, referrals, visits and payouts.

SliceWP Included

Free admin dashboard stats. The full Reports module is Pro.

Import from other pluginsMigrate affiliates and referrals from another affiliate plugin.
AffiliateWP Included

Migration Assistant (e.g. from Affiliates Pro) plus CSV import of affiliates.

SliceWP Not included

No importer from other affiliate plugins listed. Data Export (Pro) only exports CSV.

Affiliate Programs: Compatibility3/33/3
WooCommerceWorks with WooCommerce stores.
AffiliateWP Included

Native WooCommerce integration.

SliceWP Included

Native WooCommerce integration.

Easy Digital DownloadsWorks with EDD.
AffiliateWP Included

Native Easy Digital Downloads integration.

SliceWP Included

Native Easy Digital Downloads integration.

Multi-currencyHandles stores selling in several currencies.
AffiliateWP Paid version Plus

Multi-Currency Commissions from the Plus plan.

SliceWP Paid version Pro

Multi-currency add-on converts sales into the programme currency.

WooCommerce Affiliate Plugins: WooCommerce7/74/7
Auto-generated affiliate coupons KeyCreates a WooCommerce coupon for each affiliate automatically.
AffiliateWP Included

Dynamic coupons generate a unique WooCommerce coupon per affiliate from a template.

SliceWP Not verified

Affiliate Coupons exists, but we could not confirm automatic per-affiliate coupon generation.

WooCommerce SubscriptionsTracks commissions on WooCommerce Subscriptions renewals.
AffiliateWP Paid version Pro

Recurring Referrals support subscription renewal payments, with product-level settings.

SliceWP Paid version Pro

Free credits only the first subscription payment. Renewals need Recurring Commissions.

Refund and cancellation handlingReverses or adjusts commission when an order is refunded or cancelled.
AffiliateWP Included

Referrals can be rejected automatically when an order is refunded.

SliceWP Included

Optional setting rejects commissions when orders are refunded, failed or cancelled.

Affiliate area in My AccountShows the affiliate dashboard inside WooCommerce My Account.
AffiliateWP Partial

Adds an Affiliate Area link to the My Account menu. The dashboard itself stays on its own page.

SliceWP Not included

Affiliate area lives on its own pages; no WooCommerce My Account tab.

Assign orders manuallyLink an existing order to an affiliate from the admin.
AffiliateWP Included

Assign or reassign WooCommerce orders to an affiliate from the order screen.

SliceWP Partial

Commissions can be added manually in admin, but there's no affiliate field on the Woo order screen.

HPOS compatibleDeclared compatible with WooCommerce High-Performance Order Storage.
AffiliateWP Included

HPOS support added in v2.20.0.

SliceWP Not verified

No explicit HPOS compatibility declaration found in the free plugin code or docs.

Block checkout compatibleWorks with the WooCommerce Cart and Checkout blocks.
AffiliateWP Included

WooCommerce Blocks checkout compatibility for referral tracking (v2.28.1).

SliceWP Included

WooCommerce checkout block compatibility added in v1.0.70.

Statuses: Yes Pro Add-on Partial 3rd-party No ?

Pricing compared

AffiliateWP Premium

Personal$299 per year, 1 site
Plus$399 per year, 2 sites
Pro$599 per year, 5 sites
Growth Bundle$699 per year, 10 sites

SliceWP Freemium

Free$0
Pro$229 per year, 1 site
Pro Plus$349 per year, 10 sites
Pro (lifetime)$589 lifetime, 1 site
Pro Plus (lifetime)$899 lifetime, 10 sites

Downloads trend

AffiliateWP

No WordPress.org download data (premium-only plugin).

SliceWP

4,721 downloads last week

Verdict

Based on our feature data Checked 5 Oct 2026

AffiliateWP scores higher on our feature checklist (98/100 against 92/100) and includes tiered commissions, import from other plugins and affiliate area in my account that SliceWP does not. SliceWP still has the edge on performance bonuses. Only SliceWP has a free version. Check the features you rely on in the table below before deciding.

Biggest differences

Tiered commissions

AffiliateWP: paid version (Pro). SliceWP: not included. Tiered Affiliate Rates are included from Pro.

Performance bonuses

AffiliateWP: third-party. SliceWP: paid version (Pro). Performance Bonuses add-on rewards affiliates for hitting targets.

Import from other plugins

AffiliateWP: included. SliceWP: not included. Migration Assistant (e.g. from Affiliates Pro) plus CSV import of affiliates.

Affiliate area in My Account

AffiliateWP: partial. SliceWP: not included. Adds an Affiliate Area link to the My Account menu. The dashboard itself stays on its own page.

Written from the feature, pricing and install data on this page, not from hands-on testing. How we compare.

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FAQ

Which is better, AffiliateWP or SliceWP?

AffiliateWP scores higher on our feature checklist (98/100 against 92/100) and includes tiered commissions, import from other plugins and affiliate area in my account that SliceWP does not. SliceWP still has the edge on performance bonuses. Only SliceWP has a free version. Check the features you rely on in the table below before deciding.

Which has more features?

AffiliateWP includes 25 of the 26 features we track, against 24 for SliceWP. Feature count is only part of the picture; check which of the differences matter to you.

Is AffiliateWP free?

AffiliateWP is premium only. Paid plans start at $299/yr.

Is SliceWP free?

SliceWP has a free version on WordPress.org. Paid plans start at $229/yr.

Feature data last changed 5 Oct 2026. Spotted something wrong? Suggest an edit to AffiliateWP or SliceWP. Some links are affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no cost to you; it never affects our data or rankings.