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Affiliates

The Apify Affiliate Program offers you a way to earn recurring commissions while helping others discover automation and web scraping solutions. Whether you promote Apify Store or refer customers to Apify's professional services, you can monetize your expertise and network.

The program rewards collaboration with up to 30% recurring commission and up to $2,500 per customer for professional services referrals. With no time limits on commissions, transparent tracking, and flexible payout options, it's built for long-term partnerships.

How the program works

The Apify Affiliate Program lets you promote three main offerings:

  1. Apify Store: recommend Actors from the marketplace that help businesses automate lead generation, pricing intelligence, content aggregation, and more.
  2. Apify platform: promote the platform's features, including scheduling, monitoring, data export options, proxies, and integrations.
  3. Professional services: refer customers who need custom web scraping solutions to Apify's Professional Services team and earn up to $2,500 per closed deal.

Commission structure

  • 20% commission for the first 3 months of each customer's subscription
  • 30% commission from month 4 onwards for as long as they remain customers
  • Up to $2,500 per customer for professional services referrals
  • No time limits on commissions - you earn as long as your referrals stay active

Free trial advantage

Apify offers a $5 free trial that renews monthly, giving your referrals time to test the tools before subscribing. This increases conversion rates and helps you earn more consistent commissions.

How to succeed as an affiliate

Use word of mouth

Tell clients, business contacts, or colleagues how Apify solves their lead generation, data collection, and automation challenges. Personal recommendations carry weight, especially when you can speak to real use cases.

Create educational content

Use your platform to demonstrate value:

  • Blog posts: write tutorials, case studies, or problem-solving guides that feature Apify tools
  • Video content: record demos, walkthroughs, or quick tips showing how Actors work
  • Podcasts: discuss automation workflows and mention specific Actors that solve common problems
  • Social media: share favorite Actors, tools, or workflows with your audience

Engage your community

If you run a forum, Discord server, or an online group, position Apify as a resource for solving automation and data collection challenges. Answer questions and recommend relevant Actors when they fit the problem.

Teach and inspire

If you teach AI automation, engineering, marketing, or lead generation, include Apify in your curriculum. Show students how to use Actors in webinars, online courses, or workshops.

Benefits beyond commissions

Exclusive perks for top performers

High-performing affiliates and their referrals can access:

  • Exclusive discounts on platform usage
  • Free prepaid credits
  • Early access to new tools and features

Co-marketing opportunities

Collaborate with Apify on:

  • Joint marketing campaigns
  • Workshops and webinars
  • Partner success stories
  • Industry events and conferences

These opportunities help you build visibility and strengthen relationships with your audience.

Payment and tracking

Transparent dashboard

Track referrals in real-time through a dashboard that shows:

  • Active referrals
  • Commission earnings
  • Conversion rates
  • Payment history

Payment options

Receive payouts via:

  • Bank transfer
  • PayPal

You'll receive your first payment within 30 days of your first successful referral.

Best practices for affiliate success

  1. Know your audience: understand their pain points and recommend solutions that genuinely help them. Tailor your messaging to their technical level and needs.
  2. Be authentic: promote tools you've used or understand. Personal experience builds trust and credibility.
  3. Provide context: explain how Apify solves specific problems rather than just listing features. Use real examples and use cases.
  4. Follow up: engage with people who click your links. Answer questions and provide additional resources to help them get started.
  5. Combine strategies: use multiple channels to promote Apify. Cross-reference blog posts in videos, mention tutorials in newsletters, and share content on social media.
  6. Track what works: monitor which content and channels drive the most conversions, then double down on what performs best.

Getting started

To join the Apify Affiliate Program:

  1. Sign up through the Apify Affiliate program page
  2. Access your unique tracking links and promotional materials
  3. Start sharing with your network
  4. Monitor your referrals and earnings through the dashboard
Maximize your impact

Combine affiliate promotion with other marketing strategies covered in this guide, including SEO, social media, blogs, and video tutorials. The more touchpoints you create, the higher your conversion potential.