# CJ Affiliate vs Post Affiliate Pro

**Leader by Vioscale score:** Post Affiliate Pro

| Attribute | CJ Affiliate | Post Affiliate Pro |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 43.7 (26% (low)) | 54.1 (42% (low)) |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true,"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | CJ Affiliate is a performance-based marketing platform that enables brands to expand reach through partnerships with publishers and creators. It provides tools for managing affiliate programs, tracking performance, and paying commissions based on measurable results like sales and leads. | Platform enabling businesses to create and operate affiliate programs or partner networks, with automated commission tracking, multi-tier affiliate structures, performance monitoring, and extensive integration capabilities. |
| integrations.count | 17 | 170 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"tvScientific"},{"name":"Minty"},{"name":"Audiohook"},{"name":"intent.ly"},{"name":"UpSellit"},{"name":"Soreto"},{"name":"Rokt"},{"name":"Brandswap"},{"name":"Sovendus"},{"name":"EngageX"},{"name":"Addingwell"},{"name":"Button"},{"name":"CreatorIQ"},{"name":"Databowl"},{"name":"Earthmark"},{"name":"Google Tag Manager"},{"name":"Amazon"}]` | `[{"name":"Shopify"},{"name":"WooCommerce"},{"name":"Magento"},{"name":"Stripe"},{"name":"PayPal"},{"name":"HubSpot"},{"name":"ConvertKit"},{"name":"Keap"},{"name":"ccBill"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":["US","EU"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"quote","summary":"Free for publishers to join. Advertisers receive custom quotes based on business needs.","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.cj.com","retrievedAt":"2026-08-17T21:35:05.426Z"}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Post Affiliate Pro","summary":"$129/month flat-rate with no revenue-based fees","features":["Unlimited affiliates","Multi-tier commission structures","Split commissions","Multi-method tracking (JavaScript, direct links, server-to-server)","Advanced fraud detection","170+ integrations","Self-hosted deployment option","Real-time reporting and analytics","Automated workflows","AI Assistant with 24/7 support","Multi-level backup and disaster recovery"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":129,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Mid-market affiliate program management with unlimited affiliates and 170+ integrations","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"affiliates":"unlimited","integrations":"170+"}}],"summary":"From $129/month with flat-rate pricing and 30-day free trial","currency":"USD","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.postaffiliatepro.com/blog/how-pricing-affects-affiliate-software-choice/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-17T21:37:20.053Z","freeTrialDays":30,"startingPrice":{"amount":129,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | no |
| pricing.model | quote | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | low | high |
| pricing.transparent | no | yes |
| security.gdpr | - | yes |
| security.iso27001 | - | yes |
| security.pci | - | yes |

## Capabilities (Affiliate Marketing)

| Capability | CJ Affiliate | Post Affiliate Pro |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Deployment model | - | - |
| Cookie less server side tracking API | - | - |
| Cross device conversion attribution | - | - |
| Automated global tax w8 w9 compliance | - | - |
| Multi currency automated paypal bank payouts | - | - |
| Click fraud and anomaly detection | - | - |
| White label branded affiliate portal | - | - |
| Shopify woocommerce ecommerce sync | - | - |
| Stripe chargebee saas billing sync | - | - |
| Salesforce hubspot CRM sync | - | - |
| SOC2 type ii | - | - |
| ISO 27001 | - | - |
| Pricing model | - | - |

*Source: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T17:22:28.448Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*