Circle.so
Circle’s Affiliate Program rewards referrals of paying customers to its community platform with a hybrid commission model through PartnerStack. Affiliates earn a $100 one-time bounty per customer plus recurring revenue share on subscription fees, up to 20% on Standard plans and 10% on Circle Plus, based on tier progression over a rolling 12-month referral count. Commissions accrue in PartnerStack with low payout thresholds and no earnings cap, creating a performance-driven monetization channel for publishers promoting Circle’s community-building SaaS.
Overview
Commission & Conversion Tracking
How Circle.so calculates commissions and tracks conversions.
- Commission plans
- Multiple commission options available: 10.0% recurring (Start Tier), 15.0% recurring (Grow Tier) and others. Select the plan that aligns with your promotional strategy.
Tracking
Attribution model | Last-click |
Tracking method | Cookies |
Cookie duration | 90 days |
Promotional Tools and Resources
Materials and resources provided to support your promotion efforts
BANNERS | Yes |
TEXT LINKS | Yes |
SUPPORTS DEEP LINKING | Yes |
- More info about marketing materials
- Affiliate dashboard in PartnerStack includes unique tracking links, banners, copy, and potentially demo videos as described by external reviews. Circle’s own FAQ invites contact with affiliates@circle.co or in-app messaging for additional support.
Program Rules, Approval and Restrictions
Guidelines and limitations you need to follow when promoting Circle.so
SOCIAL MEDIA ALLOWED | Yes |
EMAIL MARKETING ALLOWED | Yes |
PPC ALLOWED | Yes |
Trademark Bidding | No |
GEOGRAPHIC RESTRICTIONS | Not explicitly documented; payout options vary by location (PayPal, Stripe, direct deposit). |
COUPON SITE ALLOWED | No |
- Approval process
- Manual approval that usually takes 7 business days. Applicants must complete registration in PartnerStack, agree to Circle’s Affiliate Terms and Conditions, and provide a valid PayPal or Stripe account for receiving payment. External descriptions note that the application asks about website, audience size, and promotion plans, and Circle reviews applications manually, favoring clear descriptions of content and audience.
- Other restrictions
- Affiliates must agree to Circle’s Affiliate Terms and Conditions via PartnerStack, which require compliance with program rules, proper disclosures, and valid payment accounts; specific prohibited content types are not listed publicly.
Payouts and Payment Methods
How earnings are paid out and which methods are supported
Payment frequency | Monthly |
Payout currency | USD |
Minimum threshold | $25 |
- More payout info
- Commissions accrue inside Circle’s PartnerStack affiliate platform. Affiliates can withdraw earnings any time their available balance is at least $5. Depending on location, withdrawals are available to PayPal, Stripe, or direct deposit. There is no cap on total earnings.; Schedule: No fixed schedule; affiliates can request payouts whenever their PartnerStack balance reaches at least $5.
Payout methods
Circle.so overview
- Company
- Pricing model
- Subscription / Paid
- App types
SUPPORTED PLATFORMS
Partnerstack Overview
