Moosend
Commission Rate & Model
Moosend’s affiliate program is structured as a tiered recurring commission. The base rate starts at 30% and scales up to 40% as the affiliate brings in more paid account referrals. Commissions are described as recurring for life in the sense that the affiliate continues earning for as long as the referred customer remains a paying Moosend customer.
| Tier | Paid accounts referred | Recurring rate | How it works in practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronze | 0–5 | 30% | Entry tier. Revenue share applies to subscription payments from referred customers that are on a paid plan. |
| Silver | 6–10 | 33% | Higher share once the affiliate crosses 6 paid accounts credited. |
| Gold | 11–25 | 35% | Mid-tier designed for consistent affiliate volume; recurring commissions scale with active paying referrals. |
| Platinum | 26–35 | 37% | Higher share for affiliates with meaningful paid-account throughput. |
| Diamond | 36+ | 40% | Maximum tier. Revenue share remains tied to the subscription payments of active paying referrals. |
- Tiers are based on the number of paid customer referrals credited to the affiliate (not just sign-ups).
- Free/trial users only become tier-relevant once they convert to a paid plan.
- As the count of paid accounts increases, the affiliate’s recurring percentage increases to the next tier.
- Subscriber retention: recurring commissions continue as long as the customer stays paying.
- Account upgrades: when referrals move to higher-priced plans, the revenue share applies to the increased subscription value.
- Tier progression: reaching higher tiers increases the percentage earned on paying referrals.
An affiliate in the Gold (35%) tier earns 35% of the subscription revenue generated by active paying referrals. If they grow from 25 to 26 paid accounts, the tier moves to Platinum (37%).
Cookie Duration
Moosend’s affiliate tracking is described as cookie-based with a 90-day cookie. A common conversion pattern for this product is signup first and upgrade later; Moosend’s affiliate documentation explicitly ties commission to the point when a referred user upgrades to a paid plan. In Moosend’s affiliate materials, attribution is presented as last-click within the cookie window (i.e., a later eligible affiliate click can override an earlier one).
| Tracking element | What Moosend / PartnerStack indicates | Practical effect for attribution |
|---|---|---|
| Cookie duration | 90 days from the referral click. | Users who research tools over weeks can still be credited if they return and convert on the same device/browser within the 90-day window. |
| Cookie refresh behavior | If a user clicks a referral link again, the 90-day timer restarts. | Repeat clicks can extend the tracking window, but also increases the chance a later affiliate click becomes the credited click (last-click behavior). |
| Attribution model | Presented as last-click within the cookie window. | If a user clicks another eligible affiliate’s link later (within 90 days), the credited affiliate can switch to the most recent click. |
| Signup → paid upgrade lag | The program description highlights that commission is earned when the referral upgrades to the Pro (paid) plan. | A user can click today, sign up, and upgrade later; attribution is strongest when the upgrade happens within the cookie window and on the same tracked environment. |
| Cross-device / cross-browser | Cookie-based tracking is fundamentally tied to the same device + browser context. | Clicking on mobile and converting on desktop (or switching browsers) often breaks attribution unless the user returns via a tracked click in the new environment. |
| Privacy tools & cookie clearing | Cookie tracking depends on cookies being retained in the browser. | Ad blockers, strict browser privacy settings, and manual cookie clearing can prevent a click from being credited even if the user later converts. |
- Tool comparisons where users evaluate options over days/weeks
- Use-case pages tied to automation workflows (abandoned cart, welcome series, lead nurturing)
- Migration intent content (switching from a basic sender to automation + segmentation)
- Templates & sequences that move users from curiosity → implementation → paid plan
- User clicks multiple affiliate links and the last click becomes the credited one
- User switches device/browser between click and conversion (cross-device)
- User clears cookies or uses strict privacy settings (cookie loss)
- User delays conversion beyond the 90-day window
Click on Day 1 → user signs up on Day 10 → upgrades to a paid plan on Day 50 → credited if the upgrade occurs within 90 days in the same tracked browser/device and the last eligible affiliate click belongs to the credited affiliate.
Payouts
Moosend’s affiliate payouts are managed through PartnerStack. Commissions are tied to paid subscriptions (not just sign-ups), and the program’s stated processing cadence is monthly approval — commissions are typically approved within the first 20 working days of the following month. Once approved and the balance is above the minimum, affiliates can withdraw via PayPal or Stripe.
| Item | What the program setup indicates | What it means for payouts |
|---|---|---|
| What triggers commission | Commission is earned when a referred user becomes a paying customer (e.g., upgrades to a paid plan). | Free/trial sign-ups can appear as tracked referrals but generate commission only once the user moves to a paid subscription. |
| Recurring payouts | The program pays recurring revenue share for as long as the referred customer remains paying. | Commissions can repeat month-to-month from the same customer while their subscription stays active and billings continue. |
| Approval / validation timing | Commissions are processed monthly and approved within the first 20 working days of the following month. | There is a built-in delay between a customer payment and the commission becoming approved/withdrawable. |
| Refunds / reversals | As with most SaaS affiliate programs, refunded or reversed charges typically do not remain payable. | A commission can be reduced/removed if the underlying subscription payment is reversed during the validation cycle. |
| Who pays you | Affiliate withdrawals are handled by PartnerStack. | Payment timing and withdrawal execution depend on PartnerStack’s payout flow and your account’s completed payment profile. |
| Payment methods | PayPal or Stripe. | Affiliates select one method in PartnerStack; payout delivery depends on the chosen rail and correct account details. |
| Minimum payout threshold | $5 minimum cashout. | Low threshold — small balances can be withdrawn once approved, without needing to accumulate large volume first. |
- Commission is still inside the monthly approval window (approved in the following month)
- Referral is still on a free plan (no commission until paid upgrade)
- Subscription payment is refunded/reversed before approval completes
- PartnerStack payout profile incomplete or payout method details incorrect
- Balance is below $5 (not withdrawable yet)
- Recurring commissions can compound as referrals remain paying customers
- Tier upgrades can increase the percentage earned (30%→40%)
- Low $5 threshold reduces friction for smaller affiliates
- Two mainstream payout rails (PayPal/Stripe) cover most regions
Referral clicks and signs up → later upgrades to a paid plan → commission is tracked → approval is handled on the program’s monthly cycle (commissions typically approved within the first 20 working days of the following month) → once approved and above $5, funds are withdrawable via PayPal or Stripe in PartnerStack.

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Target Market
Moosend is an email marketing and marketing automation platform most aligned with businesses that actively use email to drive sales, retention, or lead generation. The highest-converting audiences tend to be those with an immediate need for automation workflows (welcome series, abandoned cart, post-purchase, lead nurturing) and a clear reason to upgrade from a starter/free setup to a paid plan.
- SMB owners who need newsletters + simple automations without enterprise complexity
- eCommerce operators running lifecycle flows (welcome, abandoned cart, post-purchase, win-back)
- Marketing managers who need segmentation, templates, and campaign reporting
- Agencies & consultants managing email marketing for multiple client brands
- Creators & newsletter publishers who need list growth tools and consistent sends
- B2B lead-gen teams nurturing leads from forms, webinars, and content downloads
- Comparison pages: “Moosend vs [tool]”, “best email marketing tools for [use case]”
- Use-case landing pages: abandoned cart, welcome automation, lead nurturing, onboarding series
- Template and workflow content: email sequences, subject lines, automation maps
- Integration intent: “email platform for Shopify/WooCommerce/CRM integrations”
- Migration intent: switching from a basic sender to automation + segmentation
| Segment | What to target | Why this segment fits Moosend |
|---|---|---|
| eCommerce brands | Stores with consistent traffic and repeat purchase potential (DTC, niche retail, subscription boxes). | eCommerce email automations are measurable and revenue-linked, which tends to move buyers from trial/starter setups to paid plans. |
| Agencies & service providers | Marketing agencies, freelancers, consultants delivering email marketing as a service. | Agencies evaluate tools on workflow efficiency, templates, reporting, and client management—often producing higher-LTV referrals. |
| SMBs with recurring outreach | Local and online businesses running promotions, events, or retention programs (fitness, education, SaaS, services). | Regular sending + segmentation needs increase the likelihood of upgrading to paid automation features. |
| B2B lead generation | Businesses capturing leads via forms, gated content, demos, or webinars. | Lead-nurture sequences and onboarding workflows are core reasons to choose an automation platform. |
| Creators & newsletter publishers | Content businesses building an owned audience (newsletters, courses, memberships). | Consistent sending and list growth often leads to paid tiers as the audience scales. |
| Switchers / upgraders | Users outgrowing basic email senders and seeking automations, segmentation, and better reporting. | Tool-switch intent tends to convert faster and is more likely to result in paid subscriptions. |
Global SMBs, eCommerce brands, and agencies looking for email marketing + automation—especially buyers with immediate workflow needs (welcome, abandoned cart, lead nurturing) and clear intent to upgrade to a paid plan.
Affiliate Approval Process
Moosend’s affiliate program is joined through PartnerStack and is described in Moosend’s affiliate agreement as an application-based program where Moosend can refuse, reject, or terminate participation at its discretion. The terms also note that auto-approval can be used, but Moosend may re-evaluate an account later.
The Moosend signup flow is routed through PartnerStack (create an affiliate profile and submit the Moosend application). Moosend’s terms describe submission of an online application as the entry point to the program.
Moosend’s affiliate agreement ties eligibility to having a legitimate website (owned or lawfully licensed) and explicitly excludes parked domains or webpages without content.
The agreement states that affiliates must have lawful tax credentials in their jurisdiction (as a legal entity or as a natural person).
The agreement lists content categories and behaviors that can cause rejection/termination (e.g., illegal content, discrimination, violence/terrorism, IP infringement). It also includes explicit brand safety points such as not using “Moosend” (or variants/misspellings) in a domain name and not using “scam” or similar negative words for negative publicity.
| Requirement area | Status | What Moosend’s terms indicate |
|---|---|---|
| Application + acceptance | Required | Joining requires submitting an online application and accepting Moosend’s affiliate agreement and incorporated policies. Moosend states it may refuse/reject applicants at its discretion, and auto-approval does not remove later review rights. |
| Website eligibility | Required | The participating website must be owned or lawfully licensed to operate, and must not be a parked domain or an empty page. |
| Legal/tax credentials | Required | The affiliate must be a legally capable business or individual with lawful tax credentials in their jurisdiction (and able to operate lawfully). |
| Content standards | Strict (rejectable) | Moosend lists disallowed content/behavior that can lead to rejection or termination, including (non-exhaustive): sexually explicit content, violence/terrorism, discrimination, illegal activity, and IP infringement/assistance in infringement. |
| Brand & domain rules | Strict (rejectable) | The agreement states affiliates should not include “Moosend” (or variations/misspellings) in their domain name, and should not use “scam” or similar negative words for negative publicity. |
| Misrepresentation / “looks like Moosend” pages | Not allowed | The agreement prohibits designing a website (or pages) that resemble Moosend’s site or imply an association beyond the affiliate relationship. |
| Software that diverts commissions | Not allowed | Sites containing software downloads that potentially enable diversion of commission from other affiliates are listed as unsuitable. |
| Accuracy of application data | Required | Affiliates must provide true/accurate application information; false or inaccurate information can lead to termination and non-payment of commissions. |
- Parked domain or website with no meaningful content
- Website content in disallowed categories (illegal activity, discrimination, violence/terrorism, explicit content)
- IP infringement or content that assists infringement
- Using “Moosend” (or variants) in a domain name
- Pages that imitate Moosend branding or imply a false affiliation/ownership
- Downloads/behaviors that can divert commissions
- Moosend may refuse applicants at its sole discretion
- Moosend can auto-approve applications, but may re-check later
- Moosend may terminate participation at any time (with or without cause) under its agreement terms
- Inactivity of more than 180 days is listed as a termination reason in the agreement
Moosend’s PartnerStack affiliate onboarding can be auto-approved, but participation remains conditional on having a legitimate content website, accurate application details, and compliance with Moosend’s content, brand, and anti-misrepresentation restrictions.
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