Is this comparison worth publishing?

Yes. UpPromote and LeadDyno both offer purchasable affiliate-program software, publish pricing and product details, and compete for Shopify merchants choosing how to run an affiliate program.

Which should I use for a Shopify store?

UpPromote is a fit for a Shopify store seeking a free starting plan and Shopify-focused referral tools. LeadDyno also integrates with Shopify and may suit a merchant that prefers its monthly pricing model or uses its other supported integrations.

Can I use either product outside Shopify?

LeadDyno publishes integrations for BigCommerce, WooCommerce, Stripe, and other systems. UpPromote describes its affiliate platform as built for Shopify.

Which has a free plan?

UpPromote publishes a Free plan with one affiliate program. LeadDyno publishes paid plans starting at $49 per month and offers a 30-day trial.

Do either of these charge based on affiliate sales?

UpPromote adds a performance fee of 2%, 1.5%, or 1% of approved referral sales on its Growth, Professional, and Enterprise plans, respectively. LeadDyno says its plans have no added fees for clicks or conversions.

How many affiliates can I have?

LeadDyno publishes active-affiliate limits of 50 on Lite, 150 on Essential, 500 on Advanced, and unlimited on Unlimited. UpPromote does not publish an active-affiliate cap on its pricing page.

How long can I try each product?

UpPromote offers a 14-day trial of each paid plan and has a Free plan. LeadDyno offers a 30-day trial.

Can either product handle multiple Shopify stores?

UpPromote lists multi-store sync on its Enterprise plan. LeadDyno says each additional Shopify store requires its own LeadDyno account.

UpPromote vs LeadDyno

Choose UpPromote if you run a Shopify store and want a free starting plan; choose LeadDyno if you need affiliate tracking across Shopify, other ecommerce platforms, or SaaS billing tools. Both offer affiliate-program management, but their platform coverage and pricing models differ. UpPromote’s paid plans add a fee based on approved referral sales, while LeadDyno publishes monthly plan prices without an added fee for clicks or conversions.

Last updated November 1, 2026.

At a glance

UpPromote compared with LeadDyno, one row per dimension
Dimension	UpPromote	LeadDyno
Supported platforms	Built for Shopify	Shopify, BigCommerce, WooCommerce, Stripe, and others
Monthly plan prices	Free; $29.99, $89.99, or $199.99 paid plans	$49, $129, $349, or $749
Additional usage fees	Paid plans: 1%–2% of approved referral sales	No added fees for clicks or conversions
Active-affiliate limits	Not published	50, 150, 500, or unlimited by plan
Referral-review limits	Growth: 300 monthly; Professional: 600; Enterprise: unlimited	Not published
Affiliate programs	One on Free; unlimited on paid plans	Commission plans: 1, 3, or unlimited by tier
Free trial	14 days on paid plans	30 days
Integrations	Klaviyo, Mailchimp, Omnisend, Recharge, and API	25+ integrations, including HubSpot, PayPal, and API
Affiliate payouts	Store credit; PayPal auto-payout on Professional	PayPal individual and mass payments
Support	Live support and documentation	Support contact; priority support on select plans
Multiple Shopify stores	Multi-store sync on Enterprise	Separate account for each store

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Which should you choose?

Choose UpPromote if

Shopify merchants starting an affiliate program on a free plan
Stores seeking customer referrals and marketplace listing on the Growth plan
Shopify teams seeking multi-store sync on the Enterprise plan

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Choose LeadDyno if

Businesses using supported platforms beyond Shopify
Teams seeking monthly pricing without added click or conversion fees
Programs that can choose a plan by active-affiliate count

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The verdict

The deciding factor is where you sell and how you want to pay. UpPromote is the better fit for a Shopify merchant that wants to start free and use Shopify-focused referral, coupon, and affiliate tools. LeadDyno is the better fit for a business using BigCommerce, WooCommerce, Stripe, or other supported systems, or one that prefers a monthly price without an added fee for clicks or conversions. Check LeadDyno’s active-affiliate limits and UpPromote’s referral-review limits before choosing a plan.