COMMISSIONS & REWARDS
Pay every partner the way that actually motivates them.
Percentage, fixed, tiered, or recurring — mix commission types by partner, product, or program, and let Trace calculate every payout without a spreadsheet in sight.
Percentage, fixed, or custom
Set the model that fits how you sell, right down to the partner.
Recurring & one-time
Reward a single sale or every renewal for as long as the account stays active.
Product & partner-level rates
Different products, different partners, different rates — all in one program.
Automatic calculation
Every payout is computed instantly and adjusted the moment something changes.
THE BASICS
What a commission structure actually decides
Underneath every payout is a small set of rules. Get these right once, and Trace applies them consistently — no matter how many partners or products you add later.
What action earns a reward — a click, a signup, a completed sale.
How much gets paid — a percentage, a fixed amount, or both.
When it's paid — once, or for as long as the customer stays.
Who qualifies — every partner, or a specific tier or segment.
WHY FLEXIBILITY MATTERS
A single fixed rate rarely fits a whole program.
The partners you most want to keep are usually the ones a rigid structure underpays.
1
Attracts better partners
Serious affiliates compare offers. A clear, competitive structure wins the ones worth having.
2
Aligns incentive with revenue
Recurring and tiered rates reward the partners actually driving long-term value.
3
Supports different partner types
Affiliates, resellers, and creators rarely respond to the same incentive — don't force them to.
4
Scales without extra effort
Add partners or products without redesigning your whole commission setup.
STRUCTURES
Support any way you want to reward a partner.
Combine as many of these as your program needs — they're not mutually exclusive.
Percentage-based
Reward affiliates with a share of each sale or subscription — the most common starting point.
e.g. 18% of order total
Fixed amount
Pay a flat reward per referral, signup, or transaction, regardless of order size.
e.g. $25 per signup
Recurring commissions
Keep rewarding partners monthly for as long as the customer they brought stays subscribed.
e.g. 10% every renewal
Tiered commissions
Raise the rate automatically as a partner's referred revenue crosses set thresholds.
e.g. 18% of order total
Product-level rates
Set different commissions for different products, plans, or price points.
e.g. 25% on annual plans
Partner-specific rates
Override the default rate for a VIP affiliate or a strategic partnership.
e.g. custom rate for 1 partner
BEYOND THE BASE RATE
Layer in rewards for the milestones that matter.
Stack bonuses on top of any structure — the base rate keeps working underneath.
1st sale
$25 welcome bonus
$2,500
Performance bonus unlocked
10 referrals
Stacked incentive applied
Ongoing
Manual adjustments as needed
GET STARTED FAST
Launch a smarter structure instantly.
Start from a ready-made template, then adjust the parts that matter to you.
SETUP
Tracking up and running before lunch.
No major code changes. Connect your platforms, tell Trace what to watch, and the data starts moving.
1
Connect your platforms
Stripe, Shopify, WooCommerce, or a custom API — link the systems that already know when a sale happens.
2
Turn on promo codes
Generate per-partner codes and decide how they should be credited at checkout.
3
Choose what to track
Pick the events that count — sign-ups, upgrades, purchases — and set the attribution window.
4
Watch it populate
Dashboards fill in automatically as clicks turn into codes, events, and paid-out revenue.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Helpful answers for a smoother experience