Affiliate Link Revenue Estimator
Estimate affiliate revenue from traffic, CTR, conversion rate, AOV, commission rate, returns, and network fees. Switch between revenue share and CPA models.
Scenario preset
👁️ Traffic & clicks
🛒 Conversion & order value
💰 Commission model
Monthly clicks
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Monthly conversions
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Gross revenue
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Net affiliate revenue
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Revenue per click (RPC)
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Revenue per 1k visitors (RPM)
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Verdict
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Network benchmarks
| Network / program | Typical commission | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon Associates | 1% | 1-4% on most electronics; 1% on PCs and hardware. |
| Newegg | 1% | ~1% on tech; higher on select categories. |
| B&H Photo | 2% | 2-4% on cameras, computers, and pro AV. |
| Best Buy | 1% | Low payout but high conversion on familiar brands. |
| ShareASale / Awin | 10% | Marketplace with wide range; SaaS and DTC brands often 10-30%. |
| Impact | 15% | Popular for SaaS, AI tools, and hosting; 15-50% common. |
| PartnerStack / Rewardful | 20% | B2B SaaS referrals; recurring commissions possible. |
| Direct brand program | 10% | Negotiated rate; often best terms for high-volume publishers. |
How the math works
- Clicks = visitors × CTR. Edit clicks directly and the calculator keeps it in sync.
- Conversions = clicks × conversion rate.
- Gross revenue (revenue share) = conversions × AOV × commission rate.
- Gross revenue (CPA) = conversions × flat CPA amount.
- Net revenue = gross revenue minus estimated returns and platform/network fees.
- RPC = net revenue ÷ clicks. RPM = net revenue ÷ visitors × 1,000.
Last updated: 2026-07-27. Prices and commission rates are directional estimates. Check each affiliate program's current terms before budgeting.
Frequently asked questions
How accurate is this affiliate revenue estimate?▼
It is a directional model based on your traffic, click-through rate, conversion rate, average order value, commission rate, returns, and any network fees. Real revenue varies by niche, seasonality, audience intent, and merchant conversion rate.
What is a good conversion rate for affiliate links?▼
It depends heavily on intent. Broad content blogs often see 0.5-1.5%, product reviews and comparison pages 1.5-4%, and email newsletters with strong recommendations 3-10%.
Should I use commission percentage or CPA?▼
Use commission percentage when you earn a share of each sale. Use CPA (cost per acquisition) when the merchant pays a flat bounty per signup, trial, or lead. Some programs offer a hybrid.
How do returns affect affiliate revenue?▼
Most programs claw back commission on refunded orders. The estimator subtracts an estimated return percentage from gross commission to show net revenue.
What is RPM in affiliate marketing?▼
RPM is revenue per 1,000 visitors or sessions. It helps compare affiliate performance across pages with different traffic levels.