Honest comparison

Komissio vs FirstPromoter — a fair comparison for Stripe SaaS in 2026.

TL;DR: Komissio and FirstPromoter both connect to Stripe and handle recurring commissions. Komissio uses first-party cookie tracking (so you don't lose Safari/Firefox conversions), has fraud detection built in, and includes branded affiliate portals at the $49/mo tier. Mature platform with broad payment processor support, but complex UI and limited modern features.

Side-by-side comparison

The 14 things that matter when picking an affiliate platform.

FeatureKomissioFirstPromoter
Starting price
$49/mo
$49/mo
Revenue cap on Starter
None
$5,000/mo
First-party cookie tracking
Cookies set on your own domain. Survives Safari ITP, Firefox ETP, and ad blockers.
Built-in fraud detection
Click deduplication, velocity monitoring, geo-mismatch detection.
Stripe Connect automated payouts
Branded affiliate portal (base plan)
Custom tracking domain
Recurring commissions
Shopify native integration
Multi-currency (USD, EUR, GBP)
Team management with roles
REST API + webhooks
Stripe App Marketplace listing
Free interactive demo (no signup)

Comparison data verified as of May 2026. Information about FirstPromoter sourced from their public pricing page and product documentation.

What FirstPromoter does well, and where it falls short.

We use FirstPromoter as a benchmark when designing Komissio. Here's an honest breakdown.

What FirstPromoter does well

  • Operating since 2017, 3,000+ SaaS customers
  • Multi-processor support (Stripe, Paddle, Recurly, Chargebee)
  • Detailed reporting and analytics
  • Recurring commission support

Where FirstPromoter falls short

  • Third-party cookie tracking, loses Safari/Firefox conversions
  • Limited fraud detection (basic only)
  • Complex setup compared to modern alternatives
  • Branded portal costs extra
  • No native Shopify integration
  • Revenue cap of $5,000/mo on Starter
  • Outdated UI compared to newer competitors

When to choose FirstPromoter over Komissio

Choose FirstPromoter if you use Paddle, Recurly, or Chargebee instead of Stripe, or need advanced reporting features.

Common questions about Komissio vs FirstPromoter

What is the difference between Komissio and FirstPromoter?

Komissio uses first-party cookie tracking on your own domain (FirstPromoter uses third-party cookies that Safari and Firefox block), has built-in fraud detection, includes branded affiliate portals on the base plan, and supports Shopify natively. Both connect to Stripe via OAuth and handle recurring commissions. Komissio Starter is $49/month with no revenue caps; FirstPromoter Starter is $49/mo (capped at $5,000/mo affiliate revenue) with a $5,000/mo on Starter cap.

Is Komissio cheaper than FirstPromoter?

Komissio Starter is $49/month with no revenue caps. FirstPromoter $49/mo (capped at $5,000/mo affiliate revenue). Once your affiliate revenue grows past their cap, you'll pay significantly more on FirstPromoter than on Komissio.

Can I migrate from FirstPromoter to Komissio?

Yes. Komissio's team handles migration from FirstPromoter for free. We import your affiliate data, tracking links, and commission history. Migration typically takes under an hour.

What is first-party affiliate tracking and why does it matter?

First-party tracking sets cookies on your own domain (e.g., partners.yoursaas.com), which Safari ITP, Firefox ETP, and ad blockers do not block. Third-party cookies (used by FirstPromoter) are silently dropped on these browsers, causing 30-50% of conversions to be lost.

Does Komissio support recurring commissions for SaaS subscriptions?

Yes. Komissio listens to Stripe invoice.paid webhook events and automatically creates a commission for every subscription renewal. You configure the recurring commission duration (12 months, lifetime, etc.) and rate.

See Komissio in action in 5 minutes.

Try the interactive demo with no signup. Or have us migrate you from FirstPromoter for free.