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ShareASale

ShareASale

Affiliate Marketing Networksshareasale.com

ShareASale provides a trusted, transparent affiliate marketing platform that connects merchants with quality publishers through reliable tracking, timely payments, and comprehensive reporting tools.

Last updated May 11, 2026 by the ATDb Editorial Team · Connections updated May 11, 2026

Founded
2000
HQ
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Parent
Connections
13

At a glance

Employees
51-200
Funding
N/A
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About

Leading affiliate marketing network in North America with strong SMB and mid-market presence

ShareASale is a leading affiliate marketing network that connects merchants with affiliate publishers to facilitate performance-based marketing partnerships. Founded in 2000, the platform enables businesses of all sizes to create and manage affiliate programs while providing affiliates with access to thousands of merchants across diverse product categories. The network is known for its user-friendly interface, reliable tracking technology, and transparent reporting tools that benefit both merchants and affiliates. In 2017, ShareASale was acquired by Awin, a global affiliate marketing network, and operates as a subsidiary while maintaining its distinct brand and platform. The acquisition positioned ShareASale within a larger international affiliate marketing ecosystem, providing enhanced global reach while continuing to serve the North American market with its established technology and merchant relationships. ShareASale serves as a crucial component of the performance marketing ecosystem, offering merchants a cost-effective customer acquisition channel and providing affiliates with monetization opportunities through commission-based partnerships. The platform processes millions of transactions annually and maintains one of the largest affiliate networks in North America, supporting diverse verticals including retail, finance, travel, and digital services.

Business model

Marketplace

Target market

SMB and Mid-Market

What they offer

  • Affiliate Network Platform

    Core marketplace connecting merchants with affiliate publishers for performance-based partnerships

  • Merchant Tools

    Program management dashboard with tracking, reporting, commission management, and affiliate recruitment tools

  • Affiliate Dashboard

    Publisher interface for discovering merchants, accessing creative assets, and tracking performance

  • Tracking Technology

    Proprietary tracking system for accurate attribution of clicks, leads, and sales

  • Payment Processing

    Automated commission payment system handling transactions between merchants and affiliates

Key features

Real-time tracking and reportingCustomizable commission structuresFraud detection and preventionDeep linking capabilitiesProduct datafeed managementAutomated affiliate recruitment toolsMobile tracking supportAPI access for integrationCoupon and deal managementPerformance analytics and insights

Use cases

E-commerce merchants seeking cost-effective customer acquisitionContent publishers monetizing traffic through affiliate commissionsBrands launching and managing affiliate marketing programsCoupon and deal sites promoting merchant offersBloggers and influencers earning revenue from product recommendationsComparison shopping sites driving qualified traffic to merchantsLoyalty and cashback programs offering member benefits

Customer segments

Small to medium-sized e-commerce businessesMid-market retailers and brandsDigital product and service providersContent publishers and bloggersCoupon and deal websitesInfluencers and social media marketersNiche affiliate marketersCashback and loyalty platforms

Tech & specs

Technology stack

Proprietary tracking technologyRESTful APICookie-based trackingServer-to-server trackingMySQL databasesSSL encryption

Security & compliance

PCI DSSGDPRCCPASSL/TLS encryption

Deployment

Cloud

API

Yes

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