VPN affiliate programs: new sales, renewals and attribution
Privacy and security recommendations need a clear use case and evidence about the product. This page compares the affiliate offer, not the security quality or effectiveness of each VPN. New subscriptions and renewals can earn different rewards.
Publishers covering privacy workflows, remote work and consumer software, with independent product research to support their recommendations.
How to choose
Separate plan types
A monthly plan can have a different new-sale rate from a longer subscription. Compare the plans your audience is likely to buy.
Check renewal eligibility
A new-sale commission does not establish ongoing rewards. Use the published renewal rule when available, and keep unknowns visible.
Avoid unsupported product claims
An affiliate rate is not evidence of privacy or security performance. Support product claims with separate testing and reliable sources.
Compare the terms and tradeoffs
An editorial shortlist, not an earnings ranking. Each term links to its public source and review date. Rates can change; approval and payouts have not been tested. How affiliate links work.
| Program & use case | Reward & earning period | Attribution & minimum payout | What to resolve |
|---|---|---|---|
| NordVPN Privacy and VPN explainers with independent product assessment. | Commission New monthly plan: 100%; new longer plans: 40%. Renewals: 30%. Published terms · Checked 2026-10-03 · SourceDuration / cap Recurring revenue share on plan renewals. Published terms · Checked 2026-10-03 · Source | Attribution window 30 days. Published terms · Checked 2026-10-03 · SourceMinimum cash payout Minimum cash payout not established in the reviewed source. Not established | New monthly plans, new longer plans and renewals have different rates. Traffic rules Website not required; YouTube and social channels are accepted. Published terms · Checked 2026-10-03 · Source |
| Surfshark VPN workflow tutorials and product comparisons. | Commission Starts at 40% on new sales; custom CPA negotiable. Published terms · Checked 2026-10-03 · SourceDuration / cap New-sale reward; renewal eligibility not established. Published terms · Checked 2026-10-03 · Source | Attribution window 30 days, last affiliate visit. Published terms · Checked 2026-10-03 · SourceMinimum cash payout $100 minimum. Published terms · Checked 2026-10-03 · Source | The reviewed offer starts at 40% on new sales; renewal eligibility is not established. Traffic rules Website links and sharing are described; paid-channel rules need confirmation. Published terms · Checked 2026-10-03 · Source |
| Proton Content about privacy tools and the wider Proton product range. | Commission Product-specific rates: generally 30%; VPN new monthly plans 100%, longer plans 40%, renewals 30%. Published terms · Checked 2026-10-03 · SourceDuration / cap Revenue share includes renewals; approved product offer applies. Published terms · Checked 2026-10-03 · Source | Attribution window Attribution window not established in the reviewed source. Not establishedMinimum cash payout Greater than $100; lower balances roll forward. Published terms · Checked 2026-10-03 · Source | Rates are product-specific. Do not apply the VPN rate to every Proton subscription. Traffic rules PPC allowed without brand-name bidding; send traffic to your website first. Published terms · Checked 2026-10-03 · Source |
Participant residency is different from customer geography. Unknown fields have not been established in the reviewed sources; they do not mean the program has no requirement. Source review is described in our methodology.
Does 100% commission mean all payments earn 100%?
No. In a plan-specific offer, that percentage can apply to a qualifying initial monthly payment while longer plans and renewals use other rates.
Can affiliates join from every country?
We have not established worldwide participant eligibility. Confirm residency requirements and supported payment methods with each program.