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ShareASale pricing plans
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The app has 1 pricing plan: 1 free and 0 paid. The free plan offered by ShareASale is Free.
The details of the plans are outlined below.
| Pricing summary | Free to install. Additional charges may apply. |
| Total pricing plan(s) | 1 |
| Number of free plan(s) | 1 |
| Number of paid plan(s) | 0 |
| Free trial available | No |
For further information regarding ShareASale pricing plans, see the official website.
The table below highlights the crucial differences between ShareASale and similar other Shopify apps based on parameters like ratings, reviews, features, pricing, etc.
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| Ratings | 2.2 ★ (24 reviews) | 4.9 ★ (3,886 reviews) | 4.1 ★ (437 reviews) | |
| Developed by | ShareASale | UpPromote | Shopify | |
| Launch date | 12 August 2021 | 15 May 2019 | 2 April 2021 | |
| Pricing | Free | Free, $29.99/month, $89.99/month, $199.99/month | Free | |
| Objective | Increase your sales with our affordable and safe affiliate solution. | Expand with our Ambassador, Influencer, Referral, and Affiliate Program. | Collaborate with creators to advertise your products and increase sales. | |
| Categories | Affiliate programs | Affiliate programs, Loyalty and rewards | Affiliate programs, Discounts | |
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| Purpose | Increase your online sales and discover new customers through affiliate marketing. | This is a trusted and user-friendly referral and affiliate program app. It's used by top brands and experts for increasing revenue. | Work with content creators and influencers to advertise your products and increase sales. | |
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| Recommended | 29.2% | 98.0% | 63.9% | |
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| Total pricing plans | 1 | 4 | 1 | |
| Free plan | Available | Available | Available | |
| Free trial | No | Yes, for 14 day(s) | No | |
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| Rating | 2.2 ★ | 4.9 ★ | 4.1 ★ | |
| Total reviews | 24 | 3,921 | 443 | |
| Launch date | 12 August 2021 | 15 May 2019 | 2 April 2021 | |
ShareASale's affiliate platform allows you to collaborate with digital partners for product promotion without needing marketing expertise. By setting up a ShareASale merchant account, you can manage partnerships, payments and performances swiftly to boost your ecommerce sales.
The Shopify app facilitates integration with an affiliate marketing platform, enabling tracking of sales and automated commission management. Its primary functionality includes generating data feeds for affiliates and voiding commissions for canceled or fraudulent orders. The app is noted for its ability to streamline affiliate program setup for users already on the platform. However, significant drawbacks include frequent technical issues, such as app loading failures, cookie compatibility problems, and unreliable data feed synchronization. Customer support is consistently reported as unresponsive, with delays in resolving critical issues. A major concern is the lack of upfront transparency regarding high setup fees, including non-refundable joining costs and monthly charges, which are only revealed after account creation. The app’s interface and configuration process are often described as outdated or difficult to navigate, with some users encountering errors during installation. While a minority of reviews highlight successful tracking and revenue growth, the overall experience is marred by poor reliability, hidden costs, and inadequate support. The app may be suitable for those already committed to the platform, but alternatives are often recommended due to its limitations.
For any questions, concerns, or assistance with ShareASale, the dedicated support team is readily available to help. To reach out to the support team, users can send an email to [email protected].
Details of the ShareASale are available in various languages on the Shopify app store, including English.
| Support email | shareasale |
| Contact number(s) | Not available |
| FAQ page | Not available |
| Privacy policy | Privacy details |
| Language support | English |
The list of top Shopify apps, features or software tools that ShareASale seamlessly integrates with are given below.
| Name | ShareASale |
| Profile | See all apps by ShareASale |
| Website | View developer profile |
| Address | 167 N Green Street, Office Number 04A-117, Chicago, IL, 60607 |
How to install ShareASale on your Shopify store
Your name, email and store domain go straight to the ShareASale team.
ShareASale contacts you directly to arrange setup for your store.
Perfect your store’s functionality without the pressure to move on until you’re ready.
ShareASale has an overall rating of 2.1 stars from a total of 24 reviews on the Shopify app store. Of these, 7 (29.2%) are positive, 0 (0.0%) are neutral, and 17 (70.8%) are negative*.
*Ratings above four stars fall under positive review, three star reviews fall under neutral, and anything less than two stars falls under negative.
If you already use Shareasale and need to change the way tracking works when you "upgraded" your Shopify cart - this app is what you need. I have no experience with the datafeed portion that others are complaining about, but the tracking works.
The ShareASale app is excellent for driving revenue to your business. They are a great company to work with and I strongly suggest this channel to grow your brand. Retail E-Commerce...
Solid App and very easy to work with. A very large number of publishers to grow your brand. Retail E-Commerce Ventures
The ShareASale app is excellent for driving revenue to your business. They are a great company to work with and I strongly suggest this channel to grow your brand. We have used this at Modell's for the last year and had great results. Retail E-Commerce Ventures
The ShareASale app is excellent for driving revenue to your business. They are a great company to work with and I strongly suggest this channel to grow your brand. Retail E-Commerce Ventures
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The key features offered by ShareASale to Shopify store owners are:
Yes, ShareASale seamlessly integrates with other Shopify apps or tools, such as Increase visitors and boost your online sales., Connect with new customers in online groups you might not be part of yet., A built-in tool called "recommended partner" helps you begin with affiliate marketing..
No, ShareASale does not offer any free trial.
The app offers 1 plan that is forever-free.
ShareASale is completely free to install and use. Additional charges may or may not apply.
Yes, ShareASale allows its subscribers to cancel or upgrade their subscription plan at any time.
Yes, ShareASale offers a dedicated support team for any kind of app-related assistance. To reach out to the support team, users can send an email to [email protected].
Please reach out to their support team at [email protected] to confirm its compatibility with your specific Shopify theme.
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If you already use Shareasale and need to change the way tracking works when you "upgraded" your Shopify cart - this app is what you need. I have no experience with the datafeed portion that others are complaining about, but the tracking works.
The ShareASale app is excellent for driving revenue to your business. They are a great company to work with and I strongly suggest this channel to grow your brand. Retail E-Commerce...
Solid App and very easy to work with. A very large number of publishers to grow your brand. Retail E-Commerce Ventures
The ShareASale app is excellent for driving revenue to your business. They are a great company to work with and I strongly suggest this channel to grow your brand. We have used this at Modell's for the last year and had great results. Retail E-Commerce Ventures
The ShareASale app is excellent for driving revenue to your business. They are a great company to work with and I strongly suggest this channel to grow your brand. Retail E-Commerce Ventures
So far so good. I like that the app automatically voids commissions for any fraudulent or canceled orders. Also, generates a data feed automatically for our affiliates from our Shopify store. Would be even better if ShareASale had a Klaviyo integration.
A good one, easy to apply, low platform fee but sometimes order can't be tracked according to our partner. But ok
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