Affiliate programme comparison spreadsheet
Compare programmes against the same criteria instead of relying on the headline commission rate alone. This sheet separates confirmed information from missing information so you can see what needs checking before applying.
Includes all columns and one clearly fictional example row. Opens in Excel, Google Sheets or Numbers.
| Column | Fictional example |
|---|---|
| Programme name | Example Programme (fictional) |
| Official programme URL | https://example.com/affiliate |
| Parent company | Example Company (fictional) |
| Affiliate network or platform | Unknown |
| Industry / category | Software |
| Commission model | Unknown |
| Commission rate / amount | Unknown |
| Recurring commission (Yes / No / Unknown) | Unknown |
| Cookie duration / attribution window | Unknown |
| Conversion action | Unknown |
| Payout threshold | Unknown |
| Payout frequency | Unknown |
| Payment methods | Unknown |
| Accepted countries / regions | Unknown |
| Promotional restrictions | Check official terms |
| Official source URL | https://example.com/affiliate |
| Last checked date | Not checked |
| Evidence status (Confirmed / Unverified / Unknown) | Unknown |
| Notes / questions to verify | Replace with verified information |
How to use it
- Add programmes you are genuinely considering.
- Record official source URLs for important terms.
- Mark unknown information explicitly.
- Compare economics and restrictions against your audience and promotion model.
- Re-check time-sensitive terms before applying.