How do software affiliate programs work?

Every software affiliate program follows the same basic loop: you share a link, a prospect clicks, they buy, and you get paid. The details are in the tracking and the terms.

Step by step

1. You join and get a tracking link or coupon code. The link contains a token that identifies you.
2. A prospect clicks. The program stores a cookie (or similar marker) tying that visitor to you.
3. The referral window runs. If the prospect buys within the window — 60 days at Tasskel — the purchase is attributed to you.
4. The qualifying event happens. Usually a paid purchase or subscription payment. A free trial or lead alone rarely pays.
5. A hold period applies. Commissions are locked for a period (30 days at Tasskel) to cover refunds and chargebacks.
6. You get paid. Once your payable balance passes the minimum ($20 at Tasskel), the program pays you — Tasskel pays in USD via direct deposit to a U.S. bank account through our payment processor (NMI).

Attribution: who gets credit?

If two affiliates refer the same customer, programs use a tie-breaker. Tasskel uses last-click: the most recent link or code before purchase wins. Keep that in mind — staying in front of your audience matters.

Recurring vs one-time

Subscription software can pay you once or on every renewal within a set period. Tasskel pays 30% recurring for 12 months on each eligible payment from the customer's first payment.

Ready to try it? Join the Tasskel Affiliate Program, or read about joining software affiliate programs generally.