Quick Answer: ShareASale no longer operates as a separate network. Awin's official announcement, dated 14 August 2025, says the upgrade of ShareASale to Awin was complete and that the ShareASale platform would close on 6 October 2025. ShareASale affiliates now work on Awin, and new publishers are told to sign up with Awin directly. This guide covers what that means and what to compare.
Summary in short
- Awin has owned ShareASale since 2017, according to Awin's own page, and has moved ShareASale users onto its platform.
- Awin's announcement of 14 August 2025 says the ShareASale platform would officially close on 6 October 2025.
- As of October 2026, shareasale.com redirects (HTTP 301) to an Awin page, which fits that account.
- New publishers sign up with Awin. The directory record shows manual approval, a refundable sign-up deposit, and payouts on the 1st and 15th.
- In the directory, Impact, CJ Affiliate, PartnerStack, FlexOffers, Partnerize and Rakuten Advertising are the comparable networks.
- Most networks leave commission and cookie to each brand, so compare payout rules, minimums and regions, not headline rates.
- Several figures could not be confirmed from official pages, and this guide lists them below.
What the official pages say about ShareASale
I opened the official Awin pages for this guide on 2 October 2026. Here is what each one says, with the dates they give.
The earlier announcement: the upgrade begins
Awin's page "The future of your ShareASale affiliate activity starts on Awin" says that starting at the end of Q2, all existing ShareASale advertisers and publishers would begin upgrading to the Awin platform. It adds that once everyone had upgraded, "by end of 2025", the ShareASale platform would close. The page does not carry a year in the text I could read, so the dates here come from its own wording.
For publishers, the page says there is no need to swap tracking links or rejoin your ShareASale advertisers' programs on Awin. Relationships are moved to your Awin account automatically, in step with each advertiser's transition. It also tells publishers they will no longer be able to access their ShareASale account, so any historical reporting they want should be downloaded.
The later announcement: upgrade complete
Awin's page "Awin + ShareASale: A new era for partner marketing" is dated 14 August 2025. It says Awin has officially completed the upgrade of ShareASale, with more than 9,500 advertisers and 250,000 active publishers. It states that the ShareASale platform will officially close on 6 October 2025, that account access ends on that date, and that reports and historical data will no longer be available afterwards.
The current page for new customers
Awin's "getting started" page for ShareASale users says Awin has owned ShareASale since 2017 and is now bringing everything onto one platform. It says that instead of signing up to ShareASale, new customers are invited to launch directly with Awin. The page does not give transfer dates or login steps for existing users.
Do the pages conflict?
They do not contradict each other. The earlier page gives a range ("by end of 2025") and the later one gives an exact date (6 October 2025). The shareasale.com home page, when requested on 2 October 2026, returned a 301 redirect to Awin's getting-started page. I did not find a page on shareasale.com itself that describes the current state, so the closure date rests on Awin's announcement.
What I could not confirm: whether any ShareASale-specific payout, fee or commission change applied when accounts moved. The Awin pages I opened do not address it, and I have left third-party claims out.
What ShareASale affiliates can still do
The practical answer depends on your situation.
- You had an account and were moved. According to Awin, your advertiser relationships were moved to your Awin account automatically. Log in to Awin and check which programs appear, and which tracking links still run on your pages. Awin's page says you did not need to swap tracking links, but it is sensible to test a few links on your own site.
- You never moved, or lost access. Awin says ShareASale account access ended. I could not confirm a recovery process from the pages I opened, so contact Awin's publisher support through its official site.
- You are new and searching for "shareasale affiliates". There is nothing to join on ShareASale. Awin tells new customers to sign up with Awin directly. You can also compare other networks before you commit.
If you are choosing between networks for a content site, our guide to the best affiliate networks sets out the trade-offs, and How to get an affiliate link covers the mechanics once you are approved.
How Awin works for publishers
The directory record for the Awin Network describes Awin as a global affiliate network connecting publishers with 30,000+ brands, with commissions and cookie lengths set by each advertiser. The record's own note is that Awin is "an affiliate network rather than an affiliate program". Its confidence rating is "medium". The Awin hub lists the programs in the directory that run on it.
| Item | Awin record |
|---|---|
| Commission | Varies by advertiser |
| Cookie | Varies by advertiser |
| Minimum payout | £20 (GB publishers, BACS) |
| Payout schedule | 1st and 15th of each month; monthly option paid on the 15th |
| Payment methods | BACS, international wire transfer, ACH, SEPA transfer |
| Approval | Manual |
| Region | Worldwide |
Three things in the record are worth acting on:
- Approval has two layers. You apply to the network, and then each advertiser has its own acceptance criteria and promotion rules.
- The sign-up deposit. The record lists a one-off deposit at sign-up, refunded when the first payment threshold is reached. The publisher page says "Free to join" while the FAQ mentions the deposit, and the record states that the deposit amount could not be read. Check the amount on Awin's sign-up page before you register.
- Thresholds differ by currency. Only the GB figure of £20 was confirmed, so confirm your own currency threshold.
Awin also sets out that advertisers validate or decline transactions before payout, so a pending commission is not yet money in your account.
Network comparison from the directory records
These records come from the directory. Where a field says "Varies", the network leaves it to each brand. Where it says "Not disclosed", the official pages did not publish it.
| Network | Minimum payout | Payout schedule | Payment methods | Approval |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awin Network | £20 (GB, BACS) | 1st and 15th of each month | BACS, wire, ACH, SEPA | Manual |
| Impact | Partner-set threshold (amount not disclosed) | Set day each month or at threshold | Direct transfer, BACS, PayPal | Manual |
| CJ Affiliate | Not disclosed | Twice monthly | Direct deposit, Payoneer | Manual |
| PartnerStack | Not disclosed | Monthly, mid-month, the month after earning | PayPal, Stripe, direct deposit | Manual |
| FlexOffers | $25 | Monthly, Net 60 | Check, direct deposit, Payoneer, PayPal, wire | Manual |
| Partnerize | Varies by brand | Varies by brand | Bank transfer, PayPal | Not disclosed |
| Rakuten Advertising | $50 | Paid the week after advertisers pay | PayPal, ACH, check | Manual |
All seven records list commission and cookie as set by each advertiser or brand, and all list the region as worldwide (Rakuten: worldwide, 190+ countries). The differences that matter to you are therefore the payout rules and the type of brand each network attracts.
ShareASale alternatives: how they differ
Impact
The record for Impact describes a partnership platform with brands in retail, travel, beauty and finance. It says signup is free, terms are set by each brand, and approval happens brand by brand. The exact minimum withdrawal could not be confirmed, so the record has "amount not disclosed". See the Impact hub for programs on it.
CJ Affiliate
CJ Affiliate is a long-established network. The record lists twice-monthly payouts in 150+ currencies and a Content Certification program with instant approval from some brands. CJ's minimum payment threshold was not found on public pages.
PartnerStack
PartnerStack focuses on B2B SaaS, with 600+ brands. Its record shows a default 90-day cookie that each brand can override, and notes that tax information is required before withdrawal. The payout day differs by source (13th or 16th), so confirm it in your own dashboard.
FlexOffers, Partnerize and Rakuten Advertising
FlexOffers pays Net 60 (Net 30 or Net 7 for top performers) with a $25 minimum, though the record flags that its payment thresholds come partly from older sources. Partnerize is an enterprise platform where payout timing depends on each brand. Rakuten Advertising has a 50-unit minimum, an inactivity fee after 12 months without activity, and does not support Payoneer.
You can browse every network the directory covers in the networks hub, and see the Awin hub for programs on the network ShareASale users moved to.
Frequently asked questions
Is ShareASale still operating?
Awin's announcement of 14 August 2025 says the ShareASale platform would officially close on 6 October 2025, and shareasale.com redirected to an Awin page when I requested it on 2 October 2026. I did not find a separate ShareASale page confirming the current state, so rely on Awin's pages.
Was ShareASale merged into Awin?
Awin's pages say it has owned ShareASale since 2017 and is bringing everything onto one platform. It says the upgrade of ShareASale was completed, with advertisers and publishers moved to the Awin platform.
What do ShareASale affiliates have to do now?
Awin's earlier page says publishers did not need to swap tracking links or rejoin advertisers, as relationships move automatically. Log in to Awin, check your advertisers, and download any reporting you still need. Awin says the old account is no longer accessible.
How does Awin pay publishers?
The record lists payouts on the 1st and 15th of each month, with a monthly option paid on the 15th, by BACS, international wire transfer, ACH or SEPA. The confirmed minimum is £20 for GB publishers paid by BACS, and other currencies could not be confirmed.
What is the difference between ShareASale and Awin?
Awin owned ShareASale and moved its users onto the Awin platform, so for new publishers the question is moot. Awin's pages say it brings better tools onto one platform, but I did not verify feature claims independently.
What are the best ShareASale alternatives?
In the directory, the closest equivalents are Impact, CJ Affiliate, PartnerStack, FlexOffers, Partnerize and Rakuten Advertising. Each leaves commission to the brand, so compare payout rules, minimums and the brands you actually want to promote.
Do I need approval for each program?
For all seven networks in the comparison, the records show manual approval or per-brand approval, apart from Partnerize, where approval is not disclosed. Plan to apply to each advertiser.
Conclusion
For anyone searching "shareasale affiliates", the working answer is Awin. Awin's own pages say the ShareASale platform was due to close on 6 October 2025, and that existing relationships were moved automatically. If you are new, join Awin directly or choose a network that fits the brands you want.
Actionable next steps:
- Read Awin's announcement and check the sign-up deposit amount on its sign-up page.
- If you had a ShareASale account, log in to Awin and test your key links.
- Open the Awin Network record and note the payout dates and your currency threshold.
- Compare Impact, CJ Affiliate and PartnerStack through their hubs.
- Apply to each advertiser on your shortlist and track pending commission separately.
Earnings are never guaranteed, and affiliate terms change. Confirm the current terms on each program's official page before you join.