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Affiliate program ROI calculator

Enter your SaaS metrics to see how much revenue an affiliate channel could generate, and how quickly it pays for itself.

Your metrics

$

Your current monthly recurring revenue

18 mo
3 mo60 mo
20%
5%50%
10
1100
2
120

Projected results

Monthly revenue

$1,000

Annual revenue

$12,000

Commission cost/yr

$2,400

Net revenue/year

$9,600

ROI

302%

Return on total investment

Payback

1 mo

Months to break even

Revenue vs cost (annual)

Affiliate revenue$12,000
Commission cost$2,400
Net revenue$9,600

With vs without an affiliate program

MetricWithout affiliatesWith affiliate program
Monthly revenue growth3%13%
New customers/month from channel020
Additional annual revenue$0$12,000
Annual commission cost$0$2,400
Net additional revenue/year$0$9,600
Platform cost/year$0$588

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Frequently asked questions

How is the affiliate program ROI calculated?

ROI is calculated as (net affiliate revenue minus total costs) divided by total costs (commissions + platform fee). The calculator uses your inputs to estimate how many new customers affiliates would bring and the resulting revenue, then subtracts commission payouts and Komissio's $49/month platform fee.

What commission rate should I offer affiliates?

Most SaaS affiliate programs offer 20-30% recurring commission. Higher rates attract better affiliates but reduce margins. Start at 20% and increase if you need to attract more partners. The calculator lets you model different rates to find your sweet spot.

How long until an affiliate program becomes profitable?

Most SaaS affiliate programs break even within 1-3 months thanks to the performance-based model: you only pay commissions on actual conversions. The payback period shown in the calculator accounts for both commission costs and the Komissio platform fee.