Numok

Numok is an open source affiliate platform built around Stripe, with tools to track partner sales, calculate commissions and manage affiliate earnings. It is best suited to SaaS teams that want to run their own affiliate program and can maintain a self-hosted application.

Overview

Numok ties affiliate activity to Stripe sales, giving program operators a way to monitor conversions and revenue by affiliate alongside the time between a click and a sale. Affiliates get a portal for tracking links, earnings and payout history. Together, those cover the core record-keeping needs of a Stripe-based program.

Commissions are calculated automatically and payouts are queued, which can reduce manual tracking and reconciliation. Queuing is a useful workflow step, though it does not mean payouts are sent automatically. The dashboard and affiliate portal demo can be explored without signing up, and it uses live data.

Key features

Stripe sales tracking

Numok syncs with Stripe to track sales and commissions, with analytics for conversion rates, revenue by affiliate and click-to-sale timelines. Setup includes configuring the Stripe webhook events checkout.session.completed, payment_intent.succeeded and invoice.paid. Teams should be comfortable managing that integration as part of deployment.

Affiliate portal and payout queue

Affiliates can use their portal to find tracking links and review earnings and payout history. Automatic commission calculation and queued payouts give operators a more organized process, while leaving a payout queue to manage.

Self-hosted and open source

The Open Source plan includes the full source code for customization and unlimited affiliates, with no per-seat fees. The trade-off is operational responsibility: Numok runs on your own server, and its installation requirements include PHP 8.1 or higher, MySQL 5.7 or higher, Apache or Nginx, Composer, an SSL certificate and a Stripe account. The security checklist calls for HTTPS, secure file permissions, changed default database credentials and a server firewall. The project directs bug reports and feature requests to GitHub Issues.

Pricing

Numok uses a freemium model and offers an Open Source plan with custom pricing. It includes unlimited affiliates and no per-seat fees; the free option is self-hosted and includes the source code. That makes it attractive for teams that can provide their own server and handle installation and security.

The lack of per-seat fees avoids a cost that can grow as a program adds partners, while the self-hosted setup shifts the work of running the software to the team. Numok says a program can launch in under 15 minutes, but that promise sits alongside the server prerequisites and Stripe webhook configuration. It is a better fit for teams prepared to handle those requirements than for operators seeking a managed service.

Platforms

Numok is available as self-hosted software and on the web. Self-hosting gives teams access to its source code for customization, but requires an environment that meets the PHP, database and web-server requirements.

Who it's for

Numok suits SaaS businesses that use Stripe and want to operate an affiliate program with automated sales tracking, commission calculation and a partner portal. It is especially compelling for teams that value open source access, unlimited affiliates and no per-seat fees, and have the capacity to administer their own server.

Teams that do not want to maintain a server, configure Stripe events or handle the recommended security setup should consider a different approach. Numok also suits teams comfortable with a payout queue rather than expecting payouts to be sent automatically.

Pros and cons

• Automatic Stripe tracking and commission calculation: sales and commissions are tied to Stripe activity, reducing manual program bookkeeping.
• Useful visibility for both sides: operators can inspect affiliate revenue and conversion patterns, while partners have links, earnings and payout history in one portal.
• Open source with no per-seat fees: unlimited affiliates and source-code access suit teams that want to customize a self-hosted program.
• Self-hosting brings real setup work: teams need the required PHP, MySQL and web-server environment, plus Stripe configuration and basic server security measures.
• Payouts are queued: commission calculation is automatic, but the described workflow does not remove the need to manage queued payouts.

Alternatives

OpenPartner is worth considering for teams that want a freemium option across API, self-hosted and web platforms. Its Revshare plan charges 3% of GMV with no monthly fee and includes unlimited partners, links and campaigns, as well as core attribution and payout features.

Refersion may suit teams looking for a marketplace listing alongside affiliate management. Its Marketplace Listing plan lets businesses publish a percent-of-sale offer for affiliates to view and apply to, and the product supports API and web platforms.

Refferq is another free, self-hosted option, with API and web platforms as well. Its Self-Hosted plan includes unlimited affiliates, referrals and conversions, plus 38+ API endpoints and 12 webhook event types.

Simple Kuma is a free alternative for readers comparing affiliate software with a self-hosted option.

UpPromote is a freemium alternative with an API platform and a free plan covering one affiliate program and $3,000 in referral review per month.

CAKE is a paid alternative available on Android, iOS, web and API platforms.

SliceWP is a freemium alternative for teams comparing API and self-hosted options. Its Pro plan costs $229 a year for one site, with annual renewals at full price; Pro Plus is also available.

Affilimate may be relevant to creators and agencies comparing affiliate revenue dashboards and link management. Its listed plans include Creators and Brands & Agencies, both with custom pricing.

For broader comparisons, browse Affiliate Analytics Software and Affiliate Marketing Software.

Verdict

Choose Numok if your SaaS affiliate program runs on Stripe and you want open source software that tracks sales, calculates commissions and gives partners a dedicated portal, without per-seat fees. Its strongest case is a capable core workflow paired with source-code access and unlimited affiliates. Look elsewhere if you need a managed setup or expect the software to send payouts without operator involvement: Numok requires self-hosting and queues payouts for management.