Managing affiliates manually costs time and effort. UpPromote automates sales tracking, blocks fraud, and calculates commissions so you can focus on growth. Create personalized programs with flexible commissions, stop coupon leaks with auto-apply discount links & give partners professional portals. Monitor real-time performance, optimize with insightful reports to build trusted partnerships. Built for Shopify merchants who want scalable growth through affiliates and customer referrals.
Is there a free plan, or do I have to pay from day one?
UpPromote offers a genuinely free plan with no time limit — you can stay on it as long as you want. It includes unlimited affiliates, fraud protection, analytics, and tracking by affiliate link or coupon, but caps referral approvals at 200 per month. Paid plans start at $29.99/month (Growth) and go up to $199.99/month (Enterprise), each with a 14-day free trial before any charge.
Are there hidden costs beyond the monthly subscription fee?
Yes — in addition to the monthly subscription, UpPromote charges a performance fee on approved referral sales: 2% on the Growth plan, 1.5% on Professional, and 1% on Enterprise. This fee is charged on top of the flat monthly rate. The free plan has no performance fee. Refunded or canceled orders have their performance fee revoked under specific conditions.
How long does setup take — can I do it without a developer?
Most merchants report a quick, no-code setup. UpPromote provides a default affiliate program with a registration form ready to share immediately after install, and the app walks you through configuration in four steps. Merchants consistently praise the intuitive dashboard, with one digital marketing manager noting it is 'even more straightforward now that it's under the Shopify UI.'
What do other merchants say about the support team?
Support is one of UpPromote's most praised qualities. The app offers 24/7 live chat support on all plans, and the Shopify App Store's AI-generated merchant summary highlights that support 'quickly resolves issues through chat support, ensuring a stress-free experience.' Across Capterra and Software Advice, reviewers consistently describe the team as responsive, professional, and knowledgeable.
Does it integrate with tools I'm already using, like Klaviyo, PayPal, or ReCharge?
Yes — UpPromote integrates natively with Klaviyo, Mailchimp, and Omnisend for email marketing; PayPal for automated payouts; ReCharge and Appstle for subscriptions; and Pagefly and EComposer for page building. It also works with Facebook Pixel and supports Hydrogen/Headless Shopify stores. A custom API integration is available on higher-tier plans.
How does UpPromote protect me from affiliate fraud and coupon leaks?
UpPromote includes built-in fraud prevention via IP tracking, blocklists, and activity monitoring on all plans, including the free tier. On the Professional plan and above, merchants get an 'anti-leak discount' feature that uses auto-apply discount links to stop coupon codes from being shared publicly. Spam signups can also be detected and blocked automatically.
Does it work well for multi-store or international merchants?
Multi-store support is available only on the Enterprise plan ($199.99/month). Some merchants running multiple Shopify stores alongside non-Shopify platforms (e.g., WooCommerce) have noted that UpPromote does not offer cross-platform support, which can be a limitation for multi-brand operations. For international stores, the affiliate portal is available in 17 languages and supports multi-currency tracking.
