OpenPartner

OpenPartner is a partner attribution platform for businesses and creators running referral programs. It suits teams that want to connect partner activity to revenue and pay partners directly through Stripe Connect. Its hosted and self-hosted options are flexible, but GMV-based charges and its stated compliance status deserve close consideration.

Overview

OpenPartner covers clicks, identity, revenue and payouts, with an optional network where creators can find brand programs and apply. That combination makes it a plausible fit for SaaS and ecommerce businesses seeking both attribution and partner discovery, as well as creators promoting brands.

It is deliberately not a link shortener, CRM, machine-learning fraud detection platform or merchant of record. Businesses that need those functions will need other tools or services alongside it. For category browsing, see Affiliate Analytics Software and Affiliate Marketing Software.

Key features

• Attribution and portal: Multi-touch attribution and a 90-day cookie window give programs a defined period and model for assigning credit. Partners get a portal, while brands can manage links and campaigns.
• Direct payouts: Automated payouts go through Stripe Connect, with brands paying partners directly rather than OpenPartner holding funds. This keeps payout custody outside the platform, but requires brands to use the Stripe-based flow.
• Connections and API: API access, Stripe Billing webhooks and CRM event workflows for HubSpot, Salesforce, Pipedrive, Close, Copper, Zapier and Make can help connect partner activity with existing billing and sales workflows.
• Browser SDK: The @openpartner/sdk package ships ESM and CJS bundles, has no runtime dependencies and is about 4 KB gzipped. Its small footprint is useful for teams adding browser tracking without a large dependency burden.
• Security and compliance: OpenPartner says it uses TLS in transit, encrypts sensitive credentials at rest, supports magic-link authentication and scoped sessions, and keeps an immutable audit trail. SOC 2 Type II is planned rather than achieved; hosted data residency is currently US, and DPA support is available on request. Organizations with strict certification or residency requirements should weigh that status before adopting the hosted service.

Pricing

OpenPartner has a free plan, paid plans and a 14-day trial. Its hosted plans charge against GMV, so the effective cost can rise with partner-driven sales even when partner, link and campaign counts are unlimited.

• Revshare — $3 a month: Billed 3% of GMV with no monthly fee. It includes unlimited partners, links and campaigns, core attribution and payout features, direct Stripe payouts, network access and standard support. This is the lower-commitment hosted option for programs that prefer transaction-based charges; the 3% share is the tradeoff.
• Flex — $491.50 a month: Billed $49 per month + 1.5% of GMV. It includes unlimited partners, links and campaigns, affiliate and referral attribution tied to revenue, direct Stripe payouts, network access, standard support and full data export. It suits businesses that value export access and a lower GMV percentage, but adds a fixed monthly charge.
• Enterprise — custom pricing: Dedicated infrastructure, priority support, custom payout flows and SLA-backed uptime make this the fit for organizations needing a tailored deployment or service commitment. Cost depends on custom pricing.
• Self-hosted software — free: The open-source core runs on the customer's infrastructure. The Docker Compose setup places Postgres, API, click router and portal on one box and requires Docker 24+ with at least 2GB RAM. This avoids a software fee but makes deployment and infrastructure the customer's responsibility.
• Self-hosted + Network access — $293 a month: Billed $29 per month + 3%, this pairs the self-hosted core with marketplace-driven partner discovery. It is for teams wanting self-hosting without giving up network access, though the GMV charge remains.

Partner, link and campaign counts are unlimited on Revshare and Flex. No seat quota or renewal term is stated for these plans.

Platforms

OpenPartner is available as a web product, API and self-hosted software. The self-hosted route offers deployment control, but its Docker and memory requirements make it a more technical choice than hosted use.

Who it's for

OpenPartner is best suited to SaaS and ecommerce businesses, and creators, who need partner attribution linked to revenue, a partner portal and direct payout workflows. It is particularly relevant when multi-touch crediting, API access or optional marketplace discovery matter. It is a weaker fit for teams seeking an all-in-one CRM, link-shortening or machine-learning fraud tool, or for hosted deployments requiring SOC 2 Type II certification now.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Multi-touch attribution, a 90-day cookie window and revenue-linked workflows cover key partner-program needs.
• Pro: Direct Stripe Connect payouts mean OpenPartner does not hold partner funds.
• Pro: Hosted and self-hosted choices, plus optional network access, accommodate different deployment and discovery preferences.
• Con: GMV charges apply to paid plans, and Flex also has a fixed monthly fee.
• Con: Self-hosting requires Docker 24+ and at least 2GB RAM, putting setup responsibility on the customer.
• Con: SOC 2 Type II is planned, while hosted data residency is US today; these may rule it out for some compliance needs.
• Con: It does not replace a CRM, link shortener, fraud-detection ML platform or merchant-of-record service.

Alternatives

• SliceWP is worth considering for a freemium option with yearly Pro plans priced at $229 a year for one site and Pro Plus at $349 a year; it has no free trial.
• UpPromote offers a free plan limited to one affiliate program and $3,000 referral review per month, a clearer starting point for a small program within those caps.
• Numok is an alternative if an open-source option with unlimited affiliates and no per-seat fees is the priority.
• Refersion may suit brands that want a public marketplace listing where affiliates can view and apply to percent-of-sale offers.
• Refferq is another free alternative with self-hosted and managed-cloud options.
• Simple Kuma is a free web-based alternative.
• CAKE is a paid alternative available on web, iOS and Android.
• Affilimate is a paid web-based alternative.

Verdict

Choose OpenPartner if your program needs multi-touch partner attribution, direct Stripe payouts and a choice between hosted and self-hosted deployment. The optional network and broad workflow connections add useful reach. Look elsewhere if a GMV share is unacceptable, self-hosting is too technical, or hosted SOC 2 Type II status is a requirement today.