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Compare Awin and CJ Affiliate 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (65.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (82.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $99.00 Per Month
No pricing available
Awin
Star Rating
(185)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (65.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $99.00 Per Month
Free Trial is available
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Star Rating
(23)3.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (82.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Awin excels in ease of use with a score of 8.3, while CJ Affiliate lags behind at 5.8. Reviewers mention that Awin's intuitive interface makes it easier for small businesses to navigate and manage their affiliate programs effectively.
- Reviewers say that Awin's custom link options score significantly higher at 8.2 compared to CJ Affiliate's 5.9. Users appreciate Awin's flexibility in creating tailored links for specific campaigns, which enhances tracking and performance analysis.
- G2 users highlight Awin's superior affiliate management capabilities, scoring 8.8 against CJ Affiliate's 6.7. Users mention that Awin provides robust tools for managing commissions and payouts, making it easier for businesses to maintain positive relationships with affiliates.
- Users on G2 report that Awin's tracking options, particularly affiliate tracking, score 8.6, while CJ Affiliate only reaches 6.5. Reviewers mention that Awin's advanced tracking features allow for more accurate performance measurement and optimization of affiliate campaigns.
- Reviewers mention that Awin's quality of support is rated at 7.4, significantly higher than CJ Affiliate's 5.5. Users appreciate Awin's responsive customer service, which is crucial for resolving issues quickly and efficiently.
- Users say that Awin's entry-level price starting at £75.00 is seen as a worthwhile investment given its higher ratings across various categories, while CJ Affiliate's lower overall score raises concerns about its value for money in comparison.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Awin
Awin Access
Starting at $99.00
Per Month
Awin Access gives you everything you need to launch a simple and cost-efficient, self-managed programme, without the hassle of a long-term contract.
- Unlimited access to over 1M vetted partners
- Intuitive reporting dashboard
- Email support and expert tips to grow your programme
CJ Affiliate
No pricing availableFree Trial
Awin
Free Trial is available
CJ Affiliate
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.1
150
6.5
14
Ease of Use
8.3
153
5.8
14
Ease of Setup
8.2
112
3.0
5
Ease of Admin
8.5
79
3.3
5
Quality of Support
7.4
145
5.5
14
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
82
3.7
5
Product Direction (% positive)
8.4
145
5.8
14
Features by Category
Lead Generation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Link Options
8.2
131
5.9
11
8.3
124
5.5
11
7.5
112
6.2
10
Agentic AI - Affiliate Marketing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Tracking Options
7.3
128
6.0
10
8.4
135
6.5
11
7.9
117
5.2
8
Affiliate Management
8.7
136
6.7
10
8.5
136
5.8
11
7.3
130
5.6
9
Control
8.6
21
Not enough data
7.7
21
Feature Not Available
7.3
20
Feature Not Available
Utility
7.9
20
Not enough data
7.4
21
Not enough data
7.7
21
Not enough data
7.8
23
Not enough data
6.0
18
Feature Not Available
Lead Monitoring
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Lead Capture
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Capture
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Customization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Account Mapping
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Partner Discovery
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Partner Collaboration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integrations
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Influencer Marketing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Influencer Marketing Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Awin and CJ Affiliate are categorized as Affiliate Marketing and Partner Relationship Management (PRM)
Unique Categories
Awin has no unique categories
CJ Affiliate is categorized as Influencer Marketing Platforms, Partner Ecosystem Platforms, and Lead Capture
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Awin
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
CJ Affiliate
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Retail
19.8%
Marketing and Advertising
14.8%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
8.8%
Apparel & Fashion
5.5%
Leisure, Travel & Tourism
4.9%
Other
46.2%
Publishing
13.6%
Marketing and Advertising
13.6%
Information Technology and Services
13.6%
Internet
9.1%
Design
9.1%
Other
40.9%
Most Helpful Reviews
Awin
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Brennan B.
Verified User in Consumer Services
I like the Chrome extension which generates affiliate links quickly and easily across Awin advertisers. I use it specifically for Etsy products so it makes it so smooth to use it on-page. Also, the payment has always been timely, and I like that you can...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Design
Old-school interface - not very clear or easy to use. But this is a lesser problem. Most of the networks are not very good here. The main problem is that most of the partners are cookie hunters, spam websites or pure fraudsters and affilinet is more...
CJ Affiliate
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in E-Learning
I like the ability to easily connect with possible affiliates and the ranking system for them.
Most Helpful Critical Review
David A.
Verified User in Consumer Electronics
This whole sad story started with Advertising Purple contacting us with the promise of growing our online business through affiliate marketing with Commission Junction. Advertising Purple claims to be the company with the largest number of affiliates in...
Brennan B.
Verified User in Consumer Services
I like the Chrome extension which generates affiliate links quickly and easily across Awin advertisers. I use it specifically for Etsy products so it makes it so smooth to use it on-page. Also, the payment has always been timely, and I like that you can...
Verified User in E-Learning
I like the ability to easily connect with possible affiliates and the ranking system for them.
Verified User in Design
Old-school interface - not very clear or easy to use. But this is a lesser problem. Most of the networks are not very good here. The main problem is that most of the partners are cookie hunters, spam websites or pure fraudsters and affilinet is more...
David A.
Verified User in Consumer Electronics
This whole sad story started with Advertising Purple contacting us with the promise of growing our online business through affiliate marketing with Commission Junction. Advertising Purple claims to be the company with the largest number of affiliates in...
Alternatives
Discussions
What is awin publisher?
2 comments
ZP
Publishers are the websites, blogs, editorials, comparison engines, influencers, etc.. that you work with to share your brand to a larger audience....Read more
What is awin used for?
2 comments
YK
Awin is one of the biggest affiliate network in US and you can sell your products through their affiliation with CPS commissions.Read more
CJ Affiliate has no discussions with answers
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