Apify
Web scraping and automation platform for developers and data teams. Offers pre-built scrapers (Actors) for popular sites and a framework for building custom ones. Free tier includes $5/mo in platform credits.
Why Promote Apify?
- 20% first 3 months, then 30% recurring — commission increases over time
- High-value plans ($49-999/mo) mean large commissions per referral
- Developer audience is loyal — once they build on a platform, they don't switch
Commission Structure
| Plan | Price | Commission | Per Sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 ($5 credits) | — | — |
| Starter | $49/mo | 20→30% | $9.80→$14.70/mo |
| Scale | $499/mo | 20→30% | $99.80→$149.70/mo |
| Business | $999/mo | 20→30% | $199.80→$299.70/mo |
Cap: $2,500 max per customer. Payment: PayPal or bank transfer via FirstPromoter. Min payout: $100. Bonus: convert earnings to platform credits at +15%.
Target Audiences
- Developers building data pipelines — scraping is a core part of their workflow, Apify abstracts the infra
- Growth hackers and lead gen agencies — need to scrape competitor data, contact info, reviews at scale
- Data analysts automating manual data collection — pre-built Actors for LinkedIn, Google Maps, Amazon, etc.
Earning Potential
Based on Scale plan at $499/mo (30% after ramp-up):
| Monthly Referrals | Est. Sales | Monthly Earnings | Year-1 (compounded) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5,000 visitors | 2 | $299.40 | $19,760 |
| 20,000 visitors | 8 | $1,197.60 | $79,042 |
| 100,000 visitors | 40 | $5,988.00 | $395,208 |
Assumes 2% CTR, 2% conversion. Recurring compounds. Cap: $2,500/customer.
Why It Converts
Free tier with $5/mo credits lets developers test without risk. Pre-built scrapers for 1,500+ websites mean instant value — no coding needed for common use cases. Once a scraping workflow is running, migration cost is extremely high.
Honest Limitations
- Technical audience only — non-developers won't understand the product
- $2,500 cap per customer limits earnings on enterprise accounts
- 45-day cookie is adequate but not generous for enterprise sales cycles
Sources: Apify Pricing | Affiliate Program | Network: FirstPromoter
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