{
  "license": "CC BY 4.0 — Quelle: memberbrunch.de",
  "capturedAt": "2026-07-02",
  "platforms": [
    {
      "slug": "memberspot",
      "name": "Memberspot",
      "fullName": "Memberspot",
      "website": "https://www.memberspot.de",
      "market": "dach",
      "subcategory": "Online-Kursplattform / Mitgliederbereich (SaaS)",
      "hqCountry": "Germany",
      "dachRelevance": "high",
      "pricingNote": "SaaS-Abo, mehrere Pläne (Preise auf memberspot.de/preise; OMR listet aktuelle Staffelung)",
      "affiliateProgram": {
        "status": "confirmed",
        "network": "in-house (Partner-Dashboard unter partner.memberspot.de)",
        "commission_note": "30% Lifetime-Provision auf den Kundenumsatz; Geworbener erhält 10% Rabatt in den ersten 12 Monaten; Auszahlung ab 100 EUR offener Provision; Brand-Bidding (Google Ads auf Marke) verboten",
        "signup_url": "https://partner.memberspot.de/",
        "source_url": "https://partner.memberspot.de/"
      },
      "verification": {
        "verdict": "confirmed",
        "evidence_note": "Page is a live affiliate signup form (name, email, address, VAT ID, coupon code fields), confirming the program exists and is open for self-service registration. However, NO commission details are visible on this page — the claimed 30% lifetime commission, 10% referee discount, 100 EUR payout threshold, and brand-bidding ban could not be verified from this URL; they would be in the program terms elsewhere."
      },
      "notes": "Partner-Dashboard unter partner.memberspot.de; auch memberspot.io/partner und memberspot.de/en/partnerprogramm live.",
      "capturedAt": "2026-07-02"
    },
    {
      "slug": "coachy",
      "name": "Coachy",
      "fullName": "Coachy",
      "website": "https://www.coachy.net",
      "market": "dach",
      "subcategory": "Online-Kursplattform / Mitgliederbereich (SaaS)",
      "hqCountry": "Germany",
      "dachRelevance": "high",
      "pricingNote": "Monatsabo, günstiger Einstieg (unter 50 EUR/Monat); 14 Tage Test",
      "affiliateProgram": {
        "status": "confirmed",
        "network": "Digistore24",
        "commission_note": "25% wiederkehrende Provision solange der Zugang aktiv bleibt; 20%-Rabattlink für Geworbene; zweite Ebene: 20% auf Provisionen geworbener Partner",
        "signup_url": "https://www.coachy.net/de/partnerprogramm/",
        "source_url": "https://www.coachy.net/de/partnerprogramm/"
      },
      "verification": {
        "verdict": "confirmed",
        "evidence_note": "Page confirms an open affiliate program via Digistore24: 'Für jeden verkauften Zugang ... erhältst du ... eine Provision in Höhe von 25%. Und das jeden Monat, solange der Zugang aktiv ist!' — matches the 25% recurring claim. Also confirms ad restrictions (no Google/Bing/YouTube paid ads, no Coachy impersonation). The 20% discount link and second-tier 20% commission were NOT visible on the fetched page."
      },
      "notes": "Abwicklung komplett über Digistore24 (Digistore24-ID nötig).",
      "capturedAt": "2026-07-02"
    },
    {
      "slug": "ablefy",
      "name": "ablefy",
      "fullName": "ablefy (ehemals elopage)",
      "website": "https://ablefy.io",
      "market": "dach",
      "subcategory": "All-in-One Verkaufs- & Kursplattform (Zahlungsabwicklung + Kurse)",
      "hqCountry": "Germany",
      "dachRelevance": "high",
      "pricingNote": "Mehrere Pläne plus Transaktionsgebühren; Einstieg im niedrigen zweistelligen EUR/Monat-Bereich",
      "affiliateProgram": {
        "status": "confirmed",
        "network": "in-house",
        "commission_note": "Provisionen und Auszahlungen werden individuell vereinbart (kein öffentlicher Fixsatz); zusätzlich können Seller auf der Plattform eigene Affiliate-Programme für ihre Produkte betreiben",
        "signup_url": "https://ablefy.io/partner-programm/",
        "source_url": "https://ablefy.io/partner-programm/"
      },
      "verification": {
        "verdict": "confirmed",
        "evidence_note": "Page confirms an active partner program with individually negotiated terms: 'Profitiere bei ablefy von Provisionsvereinbarungen und Auszahlungen, die individuell mit dir vereinbart werden.' No public fixed rate — matches the claim. Entry via booked consultation ('Gespräch buchen'), targets partners with 'eine große Reichweite'. The seller-side affiliate feature claim was not addressed on this page."
      },
      "notes": "Rebranding von elopage zu ablefy; sehr wahrscheinlich der phonetische Kandidat hinter 'alfima'-Verwechslungen, aber 'alfima' existiert separat (siehe eigener Eintrag).",
      "capturedAt": "2026-07-02"
    },
    {
      "slug": "learningsuite",
      "name": "LearningSuite",
      "fullName": "LearningSuite",
      "website": "https://learningsuite.io",
      "market": "dach",
      "subcategory": "Premium-Kursplattform / LMS für Coaches & Agenturen",
      "hqCountry": "Austria",
      "dachRelevance": "high",
      "pricingNote": "Premium-Positionierung, Preise auf Anfrage/Demo-Call-lastig",
      "affiliateProgram": {
        "status": "confirmed",
        "network": "in-house (Referral-/Certified-Partner-Programm)",
        "commission_note": "Monatliche wiederkehrende Provisionen, Prozentsatz nicht öffentlich; Voraussetzungen: aktiver LearningSuite-Kunde, USt-ID, Expertise; Certified-Partner-Stufe (höhere Provisionen) erst nach 3 erfolgreichen Empfehlungen",
        "signup_url": "https://learningsuite.io/en/certified-partner/introduction",
        "source_url": "https://learningsuite.io/en/certified-partner/introduction"
      },
      "verification": {
        "verdict": "confirmed",
        "evidence_note": "Page confirms an open partner program with monthly commissions (no percentage published), requirements matching the claim (active LearningSuite customer without payment defaults, Umsatzsteuer-ID, digitalization/coaching expertise), and the Certified Partner tier after '3 Empfehlungen ... welche Kunde geworden sind' with 'höhere Provisionen' and partner perks. Commissions credited within a few days of a new customer signing."
      },
      "notes": "HQ Graz (AT, Telefon +43). Nur für Bestandskunden — als reiner Publisher nicht direkt nutzbar.",
      "capturedAt": "2026-07-02"
    },
    {
      "slug": "mentortools",
      "name": "Mentortools",
      "fullName": "Mentortools",
      "website": "https://www.mentortools.com",
      "market": "dach",
      "subcategory": "Online-Kursplattform / Mitgliederbereich (SaaS)",
      "hqCountry": null,
      "dachRelevance": "high",
      "pricingNote": "Freemium/günstiger Einstieg, Abo-Modell",
      "affiliateProgram": {
        "status": "confirmed",
        "network": "Digistore24",
        "commission_note": "15% für Nicht-Kunden, 25% für Mentortools-Kunden, 35% für Teilnehmer des e-Learning-Consultant-Programms; zusätzlich Fixprovisionen (1.000 EUR Done-4-You-Paket, 300 EUR pro geworbenem e-Learning-Consultant)",
        "signup_url": "https://help.mentortools.com/de/start-mit-mentortools/einstellungen/unsere-affiliate-links/",
        "source_url": "https://help.mentortools.com/de/start-mit-mentortools/einstellungen/unsere-affiliate-links/"
      },
      "verification": {
        "verdict": "confirmed",
        "evidence_note": "Original source URL is dead — 302-redirects to the support.mentortools.com homepage, which has no affiliate info. The successor help center confirms the program exists and is open: collection 'Affiliate Links' states 'Mit Affiliate Links kannst du Mentortools ganz einfach weiterempfehlen', and the article explains generating affiliate links via a Digistore24 ID. However, the specific commission tiers (15%/25%/35%) and fixed bonuses (1.000 EUR Done-4-You, 300 EUR per consultant) are NOT on the live pages — they only surface in search snippets of the old (now removed) help article, so treat those rates as unverified.",
        "corrected_url": "https://support.mentortools.com/de/articles/8843590-affiliate-links"
      },
      "notes": "Provisionsstruktur aus Hilfe-/Sekundärquellen; genaue Sätze vor Publikation nochmal gegen Digistore24-Marktplatz prüfen.",
      "capturedAt": "2026-07-02"
    },
    {
      "slug": "digibiz24",
      "name": "Digibiz24",
      "fullName": "Digibiz24 (ehemals Coachannel)",
      "website": "https://www.digibiz24.com",
      "market": "dach",
      "subcategory": "All-in-One (Funnels, Mitgliederbereiche) von Digistore24",
      "hqCountry": "Germany",
      "dachRelevance": "high",
      "pricingNote": "Freemium für Digistore24-Vendoren/-Affiliates; bezahlte Pläne darüber",
      "affiliateProgram": {
        "status": "likely",
        "network": "Digistore24",
        "commission_note": "Bewerbung läuft über den Digistore24-Marktplatz (Produkt von Digistore24 selbst); keine dedizierte öffentliche Partnerseite mit Fixsatz gefunden",
        "source_url": "https://affiliatepartnerprogramme.de/coachannel/"
      },
      "verification": null,
      "notes": "Coachannel wurde Mai 2023 in Digibiz24 umbenannt; coachannel.com leitet auf Digibiz24. Alt-URLs wie sasade.coachannel.com/partnerprogramm sind Kunden-Partnerseiten, nicht das Plattform-Programm.",
      "capturedAt": "2026-07-02"
    },
    {
      "slug": "spreadmind",
      "name": "Spreadmind",
      "fullName": "Spreadmind",
      "website": "https://spreadmind.de",
      "market": "dach",
      "subcategory": "Online-Akademie / Kursplattform mit Service-Komponente",
      "hqCountry": "Germany",
      "dachRelevance": "high",
      "pricingNote": "Paketmodell (Software + Back-Office-Service), monatliche/jährliche Abrechnung",
      "affiliateProgram": {
        "status": "confirmed",
        "network": "in-house (eigener Partnerbereich)",
        "commission_note": "20% wiederkehrende Lifetime-Provision auf SaaS-Umsatz; eigener Partnerbereich, Werbematerial, Affiliate-Training; zusätzlich Partnerprogramm PRO",
        "signup_url": "https://spreadmind.de/partnerprogramm/",
        "source_url": "https://spreadmind.de/partnerprogramm/"
      },
      "verification": {
        "verdict": "confirmed",
        "evidence_note": "Page confirms an open partner program with three tracks (Empfehlungspartner, Projektpartner, Technologie-/Integrationspartner), each with its own application form. Referral partners get 'Umsatzbeteiligung ohne eigene Projektumsetzung' — but NO percentage is stated. The claimed 20% recurring lifetime commission, partner area, affiliate training, and 'Partnerprogramm PRO' do NOT appear on the current page; the page appears to have been revamped away from a fixed-rate affiliate model."
      },
      "notes": null,
      "capturedAt": "2026-07-02"
    },
    {
      "slug": "blink-it",
      "name": "blink.it",
      "fullName": "blink.it",
      "website": "https://www.blink.it",
      "market": "dach",
      "subcategory": "Blended-Learning-/LMS-Plattform für Trainer & Unternehmen",
      "hqCountry": "Germany",
      "dachRelevance": "high",
      "pricingNote": "B2B-Preisniveau; Beispielrechnung des Partnerprogramms basiert auf 590 EUR/Monat-Vertrag",
      "affiliateProgram": {
        "status": "confirmed",
        "network": "in-house (Empfehlungsprogramm, persönliche Vereinbarung)",
        "commission_note": "15% vom Umsatz über die ersten 24 Vertragsmonate (Beispiel: 12 x 590 EUR x 15% = 1.062 EUR/Jahr); Einstieg über persönliches Gespräch, kein Self-Service-Signup",
        "signup_url": "https://www.blink.it/empfehlung",
        "source_url": "https://www.blink.it/empfehlung"
      },
      "verification": {
        "verdict": "confirmed",
        "evidence_note": "Page confirms an open referral program and matches the claim exactly: 'Unsere Provision liegt bei 15% vom Umsatz über die ersten 24 Monate' with the example '12 Monate x 590€ x 15% = 1062€ Provision im Jahr'. Entry via personal consultation with sales ('Vereinbare deinen persönlichen Beratungstermin') and a signed individual Provisionsvereinbarung — no self-service signup, as claimed. Referred clients get the first month free."
      },
      "notes": "Eher B2B-Tippgeber-Modell als klassisches Affiliate-Programm.",
      "capturedAt": "2026-07-02"
    },
    {
      "slug": "reteach",
      "name": "reteach",
      "fullName": "reteach",
      "website": "https://www.reteach.com",
      "market": "dach",
      "subcategory": "LMS / Lernplattform (B2B, Schulung & Weiterbildung)",
      "hqCountry": "Germany",
      "dachRelevance": "high",
      "pricingNote": "B2B-SaaS, Pläne nach Nutzerzahl; Freemium-Einstieg vorhanden",
      "affiliateProgram": {
        "status": "confirmed",
        "network": "in-house (Tippgeber-, Reseller-, White-Label-/OEM-Modelle)",
        "commission_note": "Tippgeber erhalten Provision pro vermitteltem Kunden (Satz nicht öffentlich); zusätzlich Reseller- und White-Label-Partnermodelle; kein Self-Service-Affiliate-Link",
        "signup_url": "https://www.reteach.com/partnerprogramm/",
        "source_url": "https://www.reteach.com/partnerprogramm/"
      },
      "verification": {
        "verdict": "confirmed",
        "evidence_note": "Page confirms an active partner program with the claimed models: Tippgeber receive a commission per referred customer ('Als Tippgeber erhalten Sie von uns eine Provision...') with no rate disclosed — matching the claim; plus Reseller model (with sales materials/training) and White-Label/OEM and Content-Partner options. No self-service affiliate signup — contact via named partner manager (andreas.bersch@reteach.com)."
      },
      "notes": null,
      "capturedAt": "2026-07-02"
    },
    {
      "slug": "digimember",
      "name": "DigiMember",
      "fullName": "DigiMember",
      "website": "https://digimember.de",
      "market": "dach",
      "subcategory": "WordPress-Plugin für Mitgliederbereiche",
      "hqCountry": "Germany",
      "dachRelevance": "high",
      "pricingNote": "Kostenloser Einstiegsplan (bis 1 Produkt), bezahlte PRO-Pläne im Abo",
      "affiliateProgram": {
        "status": "confirmed",
        "network": "Digistore24",
        "commission_note": "25% Lifetime-Provision auf alle Zahlungen (monatlich wie jährlich); Registrierung kostenlos",
        "signup_url": "https://digimember.de/affiliate-programm/",
        "source_url": "https://digimember.de/affiliate-programm/"
      },
      "verification": null,
      "notes": null,
      "capturedAt": "2026-07-02"
    },
    {
      "slug": "alfima",
      "name": "alfima",
      "fullName": "alfima",
      "website": "https://alfima.io",
      "market": "dach",
      "subcategory": "All-in-One-Plattform für digitale Produkte (Kurse, Mitgliederbereiche, E-Mail, Zahlungen)",
      "hqCountry": "Germany",
      "dachRelevance": "high",
      "pricingNote": "Abo-Pläne auf alfima.io/preise; DSGVO-konform, deutsche Server, automatische Rechnungen",
      "affiliateProgram": {
        "status": "confirmed",
        "network": "in-house (eigenes Affiliate-Dashboard mit Echtzeit-Tracking)",
        "commission_note": "40% wiederkehrende Lifetime-Provision; angekündigt: zusätzlich 5% Second-Tier auf Referrals der eigenen Referrals",
        "signup_url": "https://alfima.io/partnerprogramm/",
        "source_url": "https://alfima.io/partnerprogramm/"
      },
      "verification": null,
      "notes": "Match für die phonetische Nennung 'alfima' — existiert tatsächlich als eigenständige deutsche Plattform (gegründet 2025, Gründer Alexander Bunk, lt. Podcast ~63k EUR MRR nach 7 Monaten; ~450 von 1.100 Kunden kamen über das Affiliate-Programm). Sehr attraktives Programm für MEMBERBRUNCH.",
      "capturedAt": "2026-07-02"
    },
    {
      "slug": "flenski",
      "name": "Flenski",
      "fullName": "Flenski",
      "website": "https://flenski.io",
      "market": "dach",
      "subcategory": "Community-App mit Kursen, Chat, Events, Coaching-Kalender",
      "hqCountry": "Germany",
      "dachRelevance": "high",
      "pricingNote": "Abo-Modell mit 30-Tage-Test; Hosting Hetzner (DE), Medien via Bunny.net (EU), DSGVO-Fokus",
      "affiliateProgram": {
        "status": "confirmed",
        "network": "in-house Partnerportal (partner.flenski.io / app.flenski.community); Zahlungsabwicklung u.a. über Digistore24/CopeCart",
        "commission_note": "Mehrere Funnels: ca. 50% wiederkehrend auf Software-Abos, 100% (ca. 350 EUR) im Reseller-Funnel, bis 1.000 EUR für Premium-Coaching; wöchentliche Partner-Calls",
        "signup_url": "https://partner.flenski.io/",
        "source_url": "https://partner.flenski.io/"
      },
      "verification": null,
      "notes": "Match für die phonetische Nennung 'flenski' — flenski.io existiert (Gründer Sven Hansen & Tommy Seewald, bekannt aus der DACH-Affiliate-Szene). Skool-Alternative 'made in Germany'. Genaue Prozentsätze der Funnels vor Publikation im Partnerportal verifizieren.",
      "capturedAt": "2026-07-02"
    },
    {
      "slug": "funnelcockpit",
      "name": "FunnelCockpit",
      "fullName": "FunnelCockpit",
      "website": "https://funnelcockpit.com",
      "market": "dach",
      "subcategory": "All-in-One Marketing-Suite mit Mitgliederbereich-Funktion",
      "hqCountry": "Germany",
      "dachRelevance": "high",
      "pricingNote": "Monatsabo, mehrere Pläne (Einstieg im mittleren zweistelligen EUR-Bereich)",
      "affiliateProgram": {
        "status": "confirmed",
        "network": "Digistore24 (Affiliate-Link mit Digistore24-ID)",
        "commission_note": "25% Lifetime-Provision pro vermitteltem Kunden; Werbemittel (Banner, Landingpages, E-Mail-Vorlagen) werden gestellt",
        "signup_url": "https://funnelcockpit.com/partner/",
        "source_url": "https://funnelcockpit.com/partner/"
      },
      "verification": null,
      "notes": "Kein reines Kurs-Tool, aber gängige deutsche Alternative für Mitgliederbereiche + Funnels.",
      "capturedAt": "2026-07-02"
    },
    {
      "slug": "systeme-io",
      "name": "systeme.io",
      "fullName": "systeme.io",
      "website": "https://systeme.io/de",
      "market": "dach",
      "subcategory": "All-in-One (Funnels, E-Mail, Onlinekurse) mit vollständiger deutscher UI",
      "hqCountry": "France",
      "dachRelevance": "high",
      "pricingNote": "Dauerhaft kostenloser Plan; bezahlte Pläne ab niedrigem zweistelligen EUR/Monat-Bereich",
      "affiliateProgram": {
        "status": "confirmed",
        "network": "in-house",
        "commission_note": "60% Lifetime-Provision auf alle Käufe und Upgrades; Lead dauerhaft der Affiliate-ID zugeordnet (E-Mail-basiertes Tracking); keine Kundenpflicht für Teilnahme",
        "signup_url": "https://systeme.io/de/affiliate-program",
        "source_url": "https://systeme.io/de/affiliate-program"
      },
      "verification": null,
      "notes": "Französisches Unternehmen, aber komplett deutsche UI/Support-Docs und starke DACH-Community — einer der höchsten Provisionssätze der Kategorie.",
      "capturedAt": "2026-07-02"
    },
    {
      "slug": "kajabi",
      "name": "Kajabi",
      "fullName": "Kajabi",
      "website": "https://kajabi.com",
      "market": "international",
      "subcategory": "All-in-one course/membership platform",
      "hqCountry": "US",
      "dachRelevance": "medium",
      "pricingNote": "Entry tier ~$71/mo (Kickstarter), core plans from ~$149/mo (Basic)",
      "affiliateProgram": {
        "status": "confirmed",
        "network": "in-house",
        "signup_url": "https://partners.kajabi.com/partner-program-homepage",
        "source_url": "https://help.kajabi.com/en/articles/12696548-partner-program-overview",
        "commission_note": "Restructured program (late 2025): tiered — 100% first-month bounty for referrals 1-4, then recurring 10% (5-24 active referrals), 15% (25-49), 20% (50+). Legacy partners and some marketing pages still show 30% lifetime recurring. Reports of a 'must be active Kajabi customer' requirement and 3-referrals-per-12-months activity rule; verify at signup."
      },
      "verification": {
        "verdict": "confirmed",
        "evidence_note": "Help article confirms open partner program with tiered structure exactly as claimed: 100% first-month one-time bounty at Starter tier (1-4 active referrals), then recurring 10% (5-24), 15% (25-49), 20% (50+). Page notes a referral earns either bounty or commission, never both. Cookie duration and 'must be active Kajabi customer' requirement not stated on this page; two tracks exist (Affiliates and Agencies/Freelancers). Signup link to Partner Dashboard present."
      },
      "notes": "English admin UI only, member areas translatable. Very widely used by DACH coaches, often combined with Digistore24/CopeCart as reseller-of-record for VAT. Commission structure changed recently — re-verify before publishing rates.",
      "capturedAt": "2026-07-02"
    },
    {
      "slug": "skool",
      "name": "Skool",
      "fullName": "Skool",
      "website": "https://www.skool.com",
      "market": "international",
      "subcategory": "Community + courses platform",
      "hqCountry": "US",
      "dachRelevance": "medium",
      "pricingNote": "$99/mo per community (flat)",
      "affiliateProgram": {
        "status": "confirmed",
        "network": "in-house",
        "signup_url": "https://www.skool.com/affiliate-program",
        "source_url": "https://www.skool.com/affiliate-program",
        "commission_note": "40% of monthly recurring revenue for life of the referred subscription (~$39.60/mo per $99 plan); ~60-day attribution reported; $100 min payout. Affiliate tracking is built into the platform (every Skool account gets a referral link); additionally each community owner can run own member-level affiliate offers."
      },
      "verification": {
        "verdict": "confirmed",
        "evidence_note": "Page confirms open program with 'BECOME AN AFFILIATE' CTA: 'Earn 40% of recurring revenue' and '40% of their monthly subscription fee for life.' Also confirms automatic attribution when someone creates a group from your group. The ~60-day attribution window and $100 minimum payout from the claim were NOT visible on this page (unverified but not contradicted)."
      },
      "notes": "English-only UI but extremely strong adoption among German-speaking coaches/communities — high commercial relevance for MEMBERBRUNCH despite no German UI. No EU merchant-of-record; VAT is the creator's job.",
      "capturedAt": "2026-07-02"
    },
    {
      "slug": "teachable",
      "name": "Teachable",
      "fullName": "Teachable",
      "website": "https://www.teachable.com",
      "market": "international",
      "subcategory": "Course platform",
      "hqCountry": "US (owned by Hotmart, BR)",
      "dachRelevance": "medium",
      "pricingNote": "Free plan (with transaction fees); paid plans from ~$39-59/mo",
      "affiliateProgram": {
        "status": "confirmed",
        "network": "PartnerStack",
        "signup_url": "https://teachableinc.partnerstack.com/?group=30oneyear",
        "source_url": "https://www.teachable.com/partners",
        "commission_note": "30% recurring for the first 12 months per referred customer; 30-day cookie. Some secondary sources still reference an older impact.com setup — official page now points to PartnerStack."
      },
      "verification": {
        "verdict": "confirmed",
        "evidence_note": "Official page confirms open program run on PartnerStack: '30% recurring commission for a full year on every sale you refer', 30-day cookie window, applications reviewed in 2-3 business days. Claims average partner earnings of $450/mo. Matches the claim, including the PartnerStack (not impact.com) setup."
      },
      "notes": "English admin; student-facing pages localizable to German. Handles EU VAT as merchant of record on 'teachable:pay'. Contact: affiliates@teachable.com.",
      "capturedAt": "2026-07-02"
    },
    {
      "slug": "thinkific",
      "name": "Thinkific",
      "fullName": "Thinkific",
      "website": "https://www.thinkific.com",
      "market": "international",
      "subcategory": "Course platform",
      "hqCountry": "Canada",
      "dachRelevance": "medium",
      "pricingNote": "Paid plans from ~$49/mo (Basic)",
      "affiliateProgram": {
        "status": "confirmed",
        "network": "PartnerStack",
        "signup_url": "https://dash.partnerstack.com",
        "source_url": "https://www.thinkific.com/affiliates/",
        "commission_note": "30% lifetime recurring on monthly/annual plans (Plus plans: flat $150/mo); up to ~$1,800/referral/year; 90-day cookie; $25 min payout via PayPal/Stripe."
      },
      "verification": {
        "verdict": "confirmed",
        "evidence_note": "Official page confirms open program: 30% lifetime recurring commission on monthly/annual paid plans, flat $150/mo for Plus plans, 90-day cookie, $25 minimum cash-out via PayPal or Stripe, commissions generated after 30-day delay and paid on the 13th of the month. The '~$1,800/referral/year' figure was not visible on the fetched content but all other facts match."
      },
      "notes": "English admin, student UI translatable. VAT handling requires own setup (Stripe + tax tool) — less turnkey for DACH than merchant-of-record platforms.",
      "capturedAt": "2026-07-02"
    },
    {
      "slug": "podia",
      "name": "Podia",
      "fullName": "Podia",
      "website": "https://www.podia.com",
      "market": "international",
      "subcategory": "Course & digital products platform",
      "hqCountry": "US",
      "dachRelevance": "medium",
      "pricingNote": "From ~$39/mo (Mover); free plan with transaction fee",
      "affiliateProgram": {
        "status": "confirmed",
        "network": "Rewardful",
        "signup_url": "https://podia.typeform.com/affiliate-apply",
        "source_url": "https://affiliates.podia.com/",
        "commission_note": "20% commission on all sales via link, capped at 12 months; 31-day cookie; $50 min payout; selective approval, coupon sites excluded."
      },
      "verification": {
        "verdict": "confirmed",
        "evidence_note": "Affiliate page confirms open, selective program: 20% commission on all sales via link, capped at 12 months, 31-day cookie, $50 minimum payout, paid after 30 days. Podia states it is 'choosy about our affiliates' and expects quality content and consistent promotion. Application via Typeform link, matching the claimed signup URL."
      },
      "notes": "English UI. Simple product, popular with small creators; EU VAT collection supported on checkout but creator remains merchant.",
      "capturedAt": "2026-07-02"
    },
    {
      "slug": "learnworlds",
      "name": "LearnWorlds",
      "fullName": "LearnWorlds",
      "website": "https://www.learnworlds.com",
      "market": "international",
      "subcategory": "Course platform / online academy builder",
      "hqCountry": "Cyprus (EU)",
      "dachRelevance": "medium",
      "pricingNote": "From $29/mo (Starter, + $5 fee per sale)",
      "affiliateProgram": {
        "status": "confirmed",
        "network": "in-house",
        "signup_url": "https://www.learnworlds.com/affiliate-program/",
        "source_url": "https://www.learnworlds.com/affiliate-program/",
        "commission_note": "25% of net sales revenue incl. renewals ('Partners Club'); 60-day cookie; $100 min payout, monthly on the 20th via PayPal; 30-day hold; applications reviewed within ~10 business days."
      },
      "verification": {
        "verdict": "confirmed",
        "evidence_note": "Official page confirms open 'Partners Club' affiliate program: 25% of net sales revenue including renewals at the same rate, 60-day cookie, $100 minimum payout, payouts scheduled for the 20th of each month, sales pending for 30 days (refund window), application outcome within 10 business days. Matches the claim."
      },
      "notes": "EU-based (GDPR-friendly hosting options), learner-facing UI fully translatable to German; admin in English. Good DACH angle: EU company.",
      "capturedAt": "2026-07-02"
    },
    {
      "slug": "kartra",
      "name": "Kartra",
      "fullName": "Kartra",
      "website": "https://kartra.com",
      "market": "international",
      "subcategory": "All-in-one marketing + membership platform",
      "hqCountry": "US",
      "dachRelevance": "medium",
      "pricingNote": "From ~$119/mo (Starter)",
      "affiliateProgram": {
        "status": "confirmed",
        "network": "in-house",
        "signup_url": "https://kartra.com/partners/",
        "source_url": "https://kartra.com/partners/",
        "commission_note": "Up to 40% recurring commission for life of the referral, plus 10% second-tier on recruited affiliates; 30-day cookie; monthly payout after 45-day hold; free to join, no Kartra account required."
      },
      "verification": {
        "verdict": "confirmed",
        "evidence_note": "Program exists and is open (free to join, no Kartra account required, run on PartnerStack), but the page CONTRADICTS parts of the commission note: it states 'up to 40% recurring commissions for the FIRST 12 MONTHS per qualified referral' and explicitly 'We do not offer lifetime commissions' — not life-of-referral. No 10% second-tier commission is mentioned. Payouts ~13th-15th of month after 30-day hold (claim said 45-day). Cookie duration not confirmed on page. Update the commission note before using."
      },
      "notes": "English UI; member-facing pages customizable. Used by some DACH funnel marketers, but German-language support limited.",
      "capturedAt": "2026-07-02"
    },
    {
      "slug": "circle",
      "name": "Circle",
      "fullName": "Circle",
      "website": "https://circle.so",
      "market": "international",
      "subcategory": "Community platform (with courses)",
      "hqCountry": "US",
      "dachRelevance": "medium",
      "pricingNote": "Entry plans roughly $49-99/mo (frequent repricing; verify current tiers)",
      "affiliateProgram": {
        "status": "confirmed",
        "network": "PartnerStack",
        "signup_url": "https://circle.so/affiliate-program",
        "source_url": "https://circle.so/affiliate-program",
        "commission_note": "New structure for referrals from 24 June 2026: $100 one-time bounty per referral + tiered recurring 10% (base), 15% (10-49 referrals/12mo), 20% (50+) on Standard plans; lower recurring rates (5-10%) on Circle Plus tiers; $5 min withdrawal via PayPal/Stripe/direct deposit."
      },
      "verification": {
        "verdict": "confirmed",
        "evidence_note": "Page confirms open program with the new structure: $100 one-time bounty per referred customer plus tiered recurring on a 12-month rolling basis — Start (0-9): 10% Standard / 5% Circle Plus; Grow (10-49): 15% / 7.5%; Lead (50+): 20% / 10%. $5 minimum withdrawal, withdraw as often as you like, 'No commission caps. Ever.' Matches the claim including lower Plus-tier rates."
      },
      "notes": "Member-facing UI offers localization (incl. German); admin in English. Popular with professional community builders in DACH.",
      "capturedAt": "2026-07-02"
    },
    {
      "slug": "mighty-networks",
      "name": "Mighty Networks",
      "fullName": "Mighty Networks",
      "website": "https://www.mightynetworks.com",
      "market": "international",
      "subcategory": "Community platform (with courses)",
      "hqCountry": "US",
      "dachRelevance": "medium",
      "pricingNote": "From ~$41/mo (Community plan, annual billing)",
      "affiliateProgram": {
        "status": "confirmed",
        "network": "PartnerStack",
        "signup_url": "https://www.mightynetworks.com/partner-program",
        "source_url": "https://www.mightynetworks.com/partner-program",
        "commission_note": "30% lifetime recurring on paid plans + $3,000 one-time bounty for qualifying Mighty Pro (enterprise) referrals; 90-day cookie; ~$50 min payout monthly via PayPal/Stripe. Older affiliate agreement text mentions 20% — current marketed rate is 30%."
      },
      "verification": null,
      "notes": "English UI only; apps under own brand possible (Mighty Pro). Moderate DACH usage.",
      "capturedAt": "2026-07-02"
    },
    {
      "slug": "uscreen",
      "name": "Uscreen",
      "fullName": "Uscreen",
      "website": "https://www.uscreen.tv",
      "market": "international",
      "subcategory": "Video membership / VOD platform",
      "hqCountry": "US",
      "dachRelevance": "medium",
      "pricingNote": "Video-first memberships; plans roughly $149-199+/mo (custom tiers above)",
      "affiliateProgram": {
        "status": "confirmed",
        "network": "in-house",
        "signup_url": "https://www.uscreen.tv/customer-referral-program/",
        "source_url": "https://www.uscreen.tv/customer-referral-program/",
        "commission_note": "CAUTION for affiliate-site monetization: current public program is a customer referral program paying account CREDITS, not cash ($20/mo credit up to $240 per referral on Starter/Growth; $100/mo up to $1,200 on Custom; max 12 months), open only to active paying Uscreen customers on Stripe. Older third-party listings citing 20-30% cash commissions appear outdated; no open cash affiliate page found."
      },
      "verification": null,
      "notes": "Strong for fitness/yoga video memberships, also used by DACH studios. English UI; end-user apps brandable.",
      "capturedAt": "2026-07-02"
    },
    {
      "slug": "whop",
      "name": "Whop",
      "fullName": "Whop",
      "website": "https://whop.com",
      "market": "international",
      "subcategory": "Digital products marketplace + community/course hosting",
      "hqCountry": "US",
      "dachRelevance": "medium",
      "pricingNote": "No base fee; ~3% platform transaction fee on sales",
      "affiliateProgram": {
        "status": "confirmed",
        "network": "in-house",
        "signup_url": "https://whop.com/blog/consumer-affiliates/",
        "source_url": "https://whop.com/blog/consumer-affiliates/",
        "commission_note": "Two tracks, both native to the platform: (1) product affiliate links — 30% of the purchase by default (rate set per creator, incl. recurring subscriptions); (2) Whop Partner seller-referral — ~25-30% of Whop's gross profit on all transactions of a referred seller, lifetime (sources cite 25% default currently, older pages 30%). Tracking and payouts handled inside Whop."
      },
      "verification": null,
      "notes": "Fast-growing, strong in trading/Discord-community niches incl. German sellers. English UI; buyer checkout international. VAT: Whop handles merchant-of-record-like processing for many products — verify per use case.",
      "capturedAt": "2026-07-02"
    },
    {
      "slug": "graphy",
      "name": "Graphy",
      "fullName": "Graphy",
      "website": "https://graphy.com",
      "market": "international",
      "subcategory": "Course platform",
      "hqCountry": "India (Unacademy group)",
      "dachRelevance": "low",
      "pricingNote": "Creator plans low-priced vs US rivals; India-focused pricing",
      "affiliateProgram": {
        "status": "confirmed",
        "network": "in-house",
        "signup_url": "https://partners.ongraphy.com/",
        "source_url": "https://graphy.com/us/affiliate",
        "commission_note": "Official page markets 30% commission per activated referral, 60-day cookie; other sources describe up to 50% one-time on first payment + 10% recurring after 10 referrals. Rewards paid ~45-70 days after month end. Conflicting published rates — confirm in dashboard before citing."
      },
      "verification": null,
      "notes": "Primarily India/US market, English UI, minimal DACH presence and no German localization — marginal for MEMBERBRUNCH.",
      "capturedAt": "2026-07-02"
    },
    {
      "slug": "gohighlevel",
      "name": "GoHighLevel",
      "fullName": "GoHighLevel",
      "website": "https://www.gohighlevel.com",
      "market": "international",
      "subcategory": "Agency all-in-one CRM/funnels/memberships",
      "hqCountry": "US",
      "dachRelevance": "medium",
      "pricingNote": "From $97/mo (Starter), $297/mo (Unlimited)",
      "affiliateProgram": {
        "status": "confirmed",
        "network": "FirstPromoter",
        "signup_url": "https://affiliate.gohighlevel.com/",
        "source_url": "https://www.gohighlevel.com/affiliates",
        "commission_note": "40% recurring monthly commission for as long as referral stays subscribed; managed via FirstPromoter (gohighlevel.firstpromoter.com); monthly payouts; marketing assets and dedicated affiliate support."
      },
      "verification": null,
      "notes": "English-first admin (partial UI translations exist); used by DACH agencies and coaches with white-label setups. High ARPU makes it lucrative affiliate-wise.",
      "capturedAt": "2026-07-02"
    },
    {
      "slug": "maven",
      "name": "Maven",
      "fullName": "Maven",
      "website": "https://maven.com",
      "market": "international",
      "subcategory": "Cohort-based course platform",
      "hqCountry": "US",
      "dachRelevance": "low",
      "pricingNote": "Free to create; Maven takes ~10% revenue share on sales",
      "affiliateProgram": {
        "status": "none",
        "network": "",
        "commission_note": "Kein öffentliches Affiliate-/Partnerprogramm, dem eine externe Vergleichsseite beitreten könnte. Das einzige Affiliate-Element ist die instructor-seitige Student Growth Program (SGP): Maven vermittelt kuratierte Brand-Partner mit passendem Publikum an Instruktoren (bis zu 30% Provision auf erfolgreiche Enrollments, bis zu 100 $ Rabatt, Attribution über Codes mit Endung \"xMAVEN\"). Onboarding erfolgt kuratiert/auf Auswahl durch Maven (\"Maven may select your product... will contact the instructor\") — es gibt keinen offenen Self-Signup. /affiliate und /partner liefern beide HTTP 404; Footer/Navigation enthalten keinen Affiliate-/Partner-/Referral-Link.",
        "source_url": "https://help.maven.com/en/articles/11888621-instructor-guide-to-the-student-growth-program",
        "signup_url": ""
      },
      "verification": null,
      "notes": "Für DACH-Creator ist Maven als Affiliate-Einnahmequelle irrelevant: Es gibt kein beitrittsfähiges Programm — nur ein kuratiertes, instructor-seitiges Brand-Partner-Modell (SGP, bis zu 30% auf Enrollments), das Maven selbst besetzt. Wer auf Maven unterrichtet, kann davon als Instruktor profitieren, aber eine Vergleichsseite oder ein externer Publisher kann Maven-Kurse nicht offiziell gegen Provision bewerben.",
      "capturedAt": "2026-07-02"
    },
    {
      "slug": "gumroad",
      "name": "Gumroad",
      "fullName": "Gumroad",
      "website": "https://gumroad.com",
      "market": "international",
      "subcategory": "Digital products marketplace",
      "hqCountry": "US",
      "dachRelevance": "medium",
      "pricingNote": "No monthly fee; ~10% flat fee per sale (plus payment fees)",
      "affiliateProgram": {
        "status": "none",
        "network": "",
        "commission_note": "Kein zentrales Plattform-Partnerprogramm, das fuers Vermitteln neuer Verkaeufer/Creator an Gumroad selbst zahlt. Das Affiliate-Feature ist rein pro-Creator: einzelne Creator aktivieren es fuer ihre eigenen Produkte, fuegen Affiliates per E-Mail hinzu und setzen die Provision selbst (1-90%, Default ~10%, 30-Tage-Cookie). Zusaetzlich gibt es ein Refer-a-Friend-Programm (10 USD Guthaben, wenn ein geworbener Creator upgraded) - das ist Account-Guthaben, keine Cash-Provision und keine Grundlage fuer eine Vergleichsseite, die Traffic zu Gumroad selbst schickt.",
        "source_url": "https://gumroad.com/help/article/333-affiliates-on-gumroad",
        "signup_url": ""
      },
      "verification": null,
      "notes": "Fuer DACH-Creator: Gumroad bietet kein plattformweites Partnerprogramm zum Bewerben der Plattform selbst - Affiliate-Verguetungen laufen ausschliesslich pro-Produkt und werden von den jeweiligen Creatorn festgelegt. Eine Vergleichsseite kann fuer die Vermittlung von Verkaeufern an Gumroad keine Provision verdienen; nur das Refer-a-Friend-Guthaben (10 USD) existiert.",
      "capturedAt": "2026-07-02"
    },
    {
      "slug": "patreon",
      "name": "Patreon",
      "fullName": "Patreon",
      "website": "https://www.patreon.com",
      "market": "international",
      "subcategory": "Membership / fan-funding platform",
      "hqCountry": "US",
      "dachRelevance": "high",
      "pricingNote": "No base fee; Patreon takes ~8-12% of creator earnings depending on plan",
      "affiliateProgram": {
        "status": "none",
        "network": "",
        "commission_note": "Kein öffentliches Affiliate-/Partnerprogramm mit Provision. Das Creator-Referral-Programm (einmalig 50 USD, creator-to-creator) ist laut Patreon Help Center \"Currently on pause\"; das Creator-Ambassador-Programm ist einladungsbasiert und ausdrücklich unbezahlt.",
        "source_url": "https://support.patreon.com/hc/en-us/articles/207525916-Patreon-Creator-Referral-Rules-Currently-on-pause",
        "signup_url": ""
      },
      "verification": null,
      "notes": "Für DACH-Creator gibt es bei Patreon aktuell keinen Provisions-Kanal: Das interne Creator-Referral (einmalig 50 USD) pausiert, das Ambassador-Programm ist einladungsbasiert und unbezahlt. Wer Patreon gegen Provision bewerben will, findet keine offizielle Affiliate-Option und muss auf Alternativen ausweichen.",
      "capturedAt": "2026-07-02"
    },
    {
      "slug": "substack",
      "name": "Substack",
      "fullName": "Substack",
      "website": "https://substack.com",
      "market": "international",
      "subcategory": "Paid newsletter / subscription publishing",
      "hqCountry": "US",
      "dachRelevance": "medium",
      "pricingNote": "Free to publish; 10% of paid subscription revenue",
      "affiliateProgram": {
        "status": "none",
        "network": "",
        "commission_note": "Kein Cash-Affiliate-/Partnerprogramm. Offizielle Support-Aussage: \"Substack does not currently offer an affiliate program, so there is no direct way to earn money from Substack Affiliates.\" Bestehende Referral-Features belohnen mit Sichtbarkeit statt Geld: \"Creator Referrals\" (substack.com/referral) zeigt Empfehlungen nur auf den Profilen an (kein Cash), und \"Subscriber referrals\" ist ein Wachstums-Feature fuer die eigenen Abonnenten eines Autors, keine Provision fuer das Bewerben von Substack. Kein formales Partnerprogramm (Tella: \"Substack does not have a formal partnership program\").",
        "source_url": "https://support.substack.com/hc/en-us/articles/8946512015892-Does-Substack-have-a-referral-program",
        "signup_url": ""
      },
      "verification": null,
      "notes": "Fuer DACH-Creator: Substack selbst zahlt keine Provision fuers Weiterempfehlen der Plattform - Empfehlungen bringen nur Profil-Sichtbarkeit, nicht Cash. Geld verdient man ausschliesslich ueber eigene Bezahl-Abos (Substack behaelt 10% plus Kartengebuehren); klassisches Affiliate-Marketing laeuft nur ueber Drittprogramme, die man im Newsletter bewirbt.",
      "capturedAt": "2026-07-02"
    },
    {
      "slug": "clickfunnels",
      "name": "ClickFunnels",
      "fullName": "ClickFunnels",
      "website": "https://www.clickfunnels.com",
      "market": "international",
      "subcategory": "Funnel builder with courses/memberships",
      "hqCountry": "US",
      "dachRelevance": "medium",
      "pricingNote": "From ~$97/mo",
      "affiliateProgram": {
        "status": "confirmed",
        "network": "in-house",
        "signup_url": "https://www.clickfunnels.com/affiliates",
        "source_url": "https://www.clickfunnels.com/blog/clickfunnels-2-0-affiliate-program/",
        "commission_note": "Tiered recurring: 20% for new affiliates, 30% after $1,000/mo earned + bootcamp, 40% with 40+ active referrals; 45-day cookie, last-click; payouts twice monthly, $100 min; 'Dream Car' bonus at 100+ active referrals."
      },
      "verification": null,
      "notes": "Well known in the DACH funnel/coaching scene; English UI, pages themselves can be built in German. Extends beyond pure course platforms but frequently compared against Kajabi/Kartra.",
      "capturedAt": "2026-07-02"
    },
    {
      "slug": "payhip",
      "name": "Payhip",
      "fullName": "Payhip",
      "website": "https://payhip.com",
      "market": "international",
      "subcategory": "Digital products / courses storefront",
      "hqCountry": "UK",
      "dachRelevance": "medium",
      "pricingNote": "Free plan (+5% transaction fee); paid plans $29/$99 per month remove fee",
      "affiliateProgram": {
        "status": "confirmed",
        "network": "in-house",
        "signup_url": "https://payhip.com/partner-program",
        "source_url": "https://payhip.com/partner-program",
        "commission_note": "50% lifetime recurring commission on Payhip's transaction fees and paid-plan revenue from referred sellers; no Payhip account required to join; monthly payout on the 13th via PayPal, $50 minimum."
      },
      "verification": null,
      "notes": "Handles EU/UK VAT on digital sales as merchant of record — attractive for German solo creators; English UI only.",
      "capturedAt": "2026-07-02"
    }
  ]
}