Run Your SaaS Affiliate Program on Real Link Attribution · TrackRev

What is TrackRev?

TrackRev is a comprehensive, first-party affiliate program and revenue attribution platform built specifically for SaaS and subscription businesses. It solves the core problem of disconnected data by running your affiliate program on ### real link attribution—connecting every partner click directly to the actual Stripe, Paddle, or Lemon Squeezy charge it produced. This ensures affiliate commissions are paid on real revenue that has been verified, not on clicks or unverified pixel data. TrackRev unifies link tracking, affiliate management, and multi-channel revenue attribution into a single, cohesive dashboard, eliminating the need for multiple disparate tools and the endless monthly spreadsheet reconciliations.

What are the main features of TrackRev?

Real Link Attribution & Affiliate Program

• Pay on Real Revenue: Every affiliate commission is calculated by joining a tracked click to the actual payment in your Stripe or Paddle account. Refunds and chargebacks automatically reverse commissions.

• Branded Partner Portal: Host a custom affiliate portal on your own domain (e.g., go.yourbrand.com/partners) where partners can sign up, get tracking links, and view earnings.

• Flexible Payouts: Process payouts via automated PayPal batches or export a CSV to use your own payment rails.

Unified Multi-Channel Revenue Attribution

• See Affiliates in Context: View your affiliate revenue alongside all other channels—like paid ads, email newsletters, and social media—in a single dashboard, all measured by the actual MRR they generate.

• First-Party Tracking: Server-side tracking lives on your domain, surviving Safari's ITP, iOS privacy changes, and ad-blockers where third-party cookies fail.

• Switch Attribution Models: Instantly apply last-touch, first-touch, or linear attribution models without changing any links or tags.

Advanced Link Tracking & Analytics

• Branded Short Links: Create and manage short links (e.g., go.yourbrand.com/launch) with auto-tagged UTM parameters for any channel.

• QR Code Generation: Create branded QR codes for offline campaigns, print materials, and events.

• Flat-Rate Pricing: No per-click or per-event fees. Plans include unlimited tracking links and events.

How to use TrackRev?

Getting started with TrackRev is a straightforward three-step process designed to have you seeing attributed revenue in under an hour:

1. Connect Your Payment Processor: Paste a read-only, restricted API key from Stripe, Paddle, Lemon Squeezy, or Polar. TrackRev will securely sync paid charges hourly.

2. Generate Your Tracking Links: Create branded short links for each marketing channel (e.g., one for your newsletter, one for YouTube, one for your affiliate program). Share these links anywhere—emails, social bios, ad campaigns, or with your partners.

3. View Attributed Revenue: Watch your dashboard populate with real revenue data. See exactly which channel (affiliate, ad, email) drove each paying customer and how much MRR they contribute. There is no SDK to install and no need to replatform.

Every paid plan, starting at $39/month, unlocks the full platform including the complete affiliate program, link tracking, and revenue attribution.

What is the pricing for TrackRev?

TrackRev offers simple, flat-rate pricing with no hidden per-event fees.

• Free Tier ($0/forever): Ideal for starting out. Includes unlimited links, first-party click tracking, and sync with Stripe, Paddle, Polar, and Lemon Squeezy.

• Starter Plan ($39/month): Unlocks the entire product for one workspace, tracking up to $10,000 in partner commissions per month.

• Growth Plan ($99/month): The most popular plan. Includes unlimited workspaces and tracks up to $100,000 in partner commissions per month.

Annual billing saves 25%. You can start with the free tier without a credit card.

Helpful tips for using TrackRev

• Start with Your Highest-Converting Channel: Connect TrackRev and first create tracking links for your most reliable channel (e.g., your email newsletter). This lets you immediately see its true revenue impact and builds confidence in the data.

• Use the Free Tier for Validation: Before committing to a paid plan, use the free tier to verify that TrackRev's revenue numbers reconcile perfectly with your Stripe dashboard. This eliminates any doubt about data accuracy.

• Consolidate Your Links: Migrate all your important branded short links (from tools like Bitly) to your TrackRev domain. This centralizes management and ensures all clicks are tied to revenue.

• Leverage First-Party Data for Future-Proofing: With increasing browser privacy restrictions, first-party tracking is becoming essential. Using TrackRev ensures your attribution remains accurate regardless of cookie policies.

• Review Channel LTV: Don't just look at initial sale revenue. Use TrackRev's insights to see which acquisition channels bring in customers with the highest lifetime value (LTV) and best retention rates.

Frequently Asked Questions about TrackRev

How does TrackRev ensure affiliate commissions are accurate?

TrackRev uses real link attribution. It doesn't rely on a pixel that might fire incorrectly. Instead, it joins a first-party tracked click from a partner's unique link directly to the verified charge in your Stripe or Paddle account. If that charge is later refunded, the associated commission is automatically reversed.

Do I need to replace all my existing short links?

No. You can point a domain (like go.yourbrand.com) to TrackRev and recreate your most important short link slugs. Your old links will continue to work as long as the domain is pointed correctly, preventing broken links in old campaigns or printed materials.

What happens to my data if I cancel my subscription?

There is no data lock-in. You can export all your click and revenue history to CSV at any time. Your tracking links will continue to resolve as long as your domain remains pointed at TrackRev's servers.

Is my customer data safe and private?

Yes. TrackRev is built on first-party data principles. The tracking pixel and redirects are served from your domain. It uses restricted, read-only API keys for payment processors (no write access). IP addresses are truncated, identifiers are hashed, and you have control over data retention to ensure GDPR compliance.

Who is TrackRev built for?

TrackRev is purpose-built for SaaS teams, indie founders, course creators, and any business that runs a subscription model or affiliate program and needs a single source of truth for which marketing efforts are driving real, recurring revenue.