Which is better suited to a SaaS affiliate program?

FirstPromoter is the more direct fit for a SaaS business that wants affiliate tracking connected to Stripe, Paddle, Chargebee, Recurly, or Braintree and commissions that can recur with customer payments. TUNE is worth considering if that business also needs a broader, highly customizable partner program.

How do FirstPromoter and TUNE prices compare?

FirstPromoter publishes a Starter price of $49 per month or $490 per year. TUNE publishes an advertiser Scale price of $1,500 per month paid annually, plus a custom plan available by quote. TUNE prices affiliate-network plans separately.

Can I try either platform before buying?

FirstPromoter publishes a 14-day free trial that requires no credit card. TUNE does not publish a free trial on its advertiser plan page and directs buyers to request a consultation or quote.

Which platform supports mobile app partnerships?

TUNE explicitly offers app, mobile web, and desktop tracking, including app-install and post-install tracking through mobile measurement partner integrations. FirstPromoter’s published pricing page emphasizes referral links, coupon codes, direct URLs, and sub-ID tracking.

Do either FirstPromoter or TUNE help find partners?

TUNE includes access to its in-platform Marketplace on its advertiser plans, with additional network and processing fees. FirstPromoter does not publish an equivalent marketplace on its pricing page.

How do the platforms handle partner payments?

FirstPromoter lists mass-payout methods and managed payouts for approved SaaS companies. TUNE lists fee-based partner payments on its advertiser plans and offers TUNE Pay for payment and invoice reconciliation.

What limits should I check before choosing?

FirstPromoter’s Starter plan allows up to $5,000 in monthly affiliate-driven revenue and 1,000 affiliates; higher published tiers raise the revenue threshold and remove the affiliate limit. TUNE’s advertiser Scale plan includes 2,500 conversions per month, while its custom plan lists 2,500 or more.

FirstPromoter vs TUNE

Choose FirstPromoter if you run a subscription business and want an affiliate program connected to your billing provider; choose TUNE if you need to manage a broader partner program across web and mobile channels. Both are available for new customers and publish enough detail to make this a useful comparison. The main differences are their starting prices, tracking scope, and approach to partner recruitment.

Last updated November 1, 2026.

At a glance

FirstPromoter compared with TUNE, one row per dimension
Dimension	FirstPromoter	TUNE
Primary use	Affiliate, referral, and influencer programs for subscription businesses	Advertiser partner programs across web and mobile
Advertiser pricing	Starter $49/month or $490/year	Scale $1,500/month paid annually; custom plan by quote
Published plan limits	Starter: $5,000/month affiliate revenue; 1,000 affiliates	Scale: 2,500 conversions/month
Tracking channels	Referral links, coupon codes, direct URLs, and sub-IDs	App, mobile web, and desktop tracking
Billing integrations	Stripe, Paddle, Chargebee, Recurly, and Braintree	Not published
Commission options	Recurring, lifetime, and up to three-tier commissions	Advanced commissioning and real-time commission changes
Partner discovery	Not published	TUNE Marketplace access; additional fees apply
Partner payouts	Mass payouts; managed payouts subject to approval	Fee-based partner payments
Free trial	14 days; no credit card required	Not published
Support	Customer Success team and in-app support chat	Scale: email, chat, phone, and customer success manager
Developer connections	Admin, Affiliate, and Tracking APIs; webhooks	Two-way API; mobile measurement partner integrations
Branding	Brandable affiliate portal; custom domain on Business and above	Custom application and tracking domain

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Which should you choose?

Choose FirstPromoter if

SaaS teams using Stripe, Paddle, Chargebee, Recurly, or Braintree
Programs that pay recurring or lifetime commissions
Buyers seeking a published starting price under $100 per month
Teams that want a self-serve free trial

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Choose TUNE if

Advertisers managing multiple types of marketing partners
Programs tracking app, mobile web, and desktop activity
Teams seeking access to an in-platform partner marketplace
Buyers needing extensive API-based customization

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The verdict

FirstPromoter is the better fit for a SaaS team whose deciding factor is tracking affiliate sales and recurring commissions through its existing billing provider. TUNE is the better fit for an advertiser whose deciding factor is managing varied partner types, mobile activity, and partner recruitment in one platform. Compare TUNE’s advertiser pricing with FirstPromoter’s plans for this choice; TUNE publishes separate plans for affiliate networks.