VPN directory
VPN affiliate programs are usually won on trust, brand recognition, recurring payouts, and clear compliance rules. Use this page to compare programs by commission model, cookie window, approval friction, and publisher fit before choosing which VPN offers deserve above-the-fold placement.
Prioritize VPN brands with recurring or high first-sale payouts only when the landing page matches your audience intent.
Check paid-search, coupon, and trademark restrictions before sending traffic from comparison pages.
Keep promotional requests separate from verified affiliate programs when no commission or tracking terms are public.
Use these internal paths to move authority toward pages already showing organic traction or strong topical fit.
Programs appear here only when current economics have verification context. Rates, cookie durations, and payout terms still need a final check on the official partner page before publishing.
Programs are ranked by a composite opportunity score that weighs search volume (can you get traffic?), commission rate (will it pay?), and approval accessibility (can you join?). Higher scores = better publisher fit.
Only programs marked "active" appear here. Discontinued, paused, or flagged programs are excluded. We refresh program data regularly through our agent pipeline.
We include programs suitable for content publishers, comparison sites, and niche blogs — not enterprise referral deals with six-figure minimums.
CyberGhost VPN Affiliate Program offers 100% commission. However, the best program depends on your audience; a high rate means little if your readers will not convert.
Public commission data is verified for 11 of 19 active rows, so AffiliPilot does not publish a category average yet. Check each official program page before relying on payout claims.
Match the program to your audience. If your readers are beginners, pick an easy-approval program with clear onboarding. If you run a comparison site, prioritize programs with competitive commission rates and strong brand recognition. AffiliPilot's opportunity score combines search demand, commission value, and accessibility to help you rank options.
Commission rates can change without notice. AffiliPilot verifies program data regularly, but you should always check the official program page before publishing content. Each program detail page includes an affiliate URL where you can confirm current terms.
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NordVPN pays 100% commission on new monthly-plan signups, 40% on new yearly plans, and 30% recurring on renewals, with a 30-day cookie. One of the largest in-house VPN affiliate programs.
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[Refreshed 2026-07-06] Surfshark offers recurring commissions on subscription renewals, making it attractive for long-term affiliate revenue.
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FastestVPN pays 100% on new monthly-plan signups and 60% on new yearly/3-year plans, with 35% on renewals. Cookie window is not published.
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CyberGhost VPN advertises up to 100% commission (plan-dependent) through its in-house program on the HasOffers platform. The cookie window is not publicly disclosed — confirm exact terms in the affiliate dashboard before publishing projections.
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VPN.ac is a Romania-based VPN aimed at privacy-conscious users who value technical security details. It fits niche VPN, privacy, and advanced-user comparison content. The lifetime 30% recurring model is attractive when readers remain subscribed for privacy tooling over time.
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TorGuard pays 30% lifetime recurring commission across its VPN and related services.
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Hotspot Shield pays 50% or more per new sale through its own affiliate program (part of Aura). Cookie window is not published.
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CJ Affiliate
VyprVPN is a consumer VPN from Golden Frog with privacy and security positioning. It fits VPN comparison content aimed at readers evaluating mainstream paid VPN brands. The one-time CPA model is simpler than recurring VPN offers, so conversion intent and plan mix matter more than retention.
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hide.me is a privacy-focused VPN with a free plan and global server coverage. It fits privacy, security, and VPN-alternative content where readers may test a service before paying. The from-30% commission can be attractive, but cookie-duration claims should not be published without official confirmation.
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PureVPN is a consumer VPN with broad privacy, streaming, and device-security use cases. It fits VPN listicles and comparison content where readers are already choosing a paid privacy tool. The mix of high first-sale payout and 35% lifetime recurring commission can reward both short-term conversions and retained subscriptions.
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ExpressVPN is a premium consumer VPN with strong brand demand across privacy, travel, and streaming searches. It fits publishers who can send high-intent VPN comparison traffic rather than generic privacy readers. The CPA model makes conversion quality more important than long-term retention, so it works best on buyer-intent pages.
| Program | Commission | Cookie | Model | Approval | Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NordVPN Affiliate ProgramIn-houseNordVPN pays 100% commission on new monthly-plan signups, 40% on new yearly plans, and 30% recurring on renewals, with a 30-day cookie. One of the largest in-house VPN affiliate programs. | 40% | 30d | Recurring | easy | 73 | Verified |
| Surfshark VPNIn-house[Refreshed 2026-07-06] Surfshark offers recurring commissions on subscription renewals, making it attractive for long-term affiliate revenue. | 40% | 30d | Recurring | easy | 73 | Verified |
| FastestVPN Affiliate ProgramIn-houseFastestVPN pays 100% on new monthly-plan signups and 60% on new yearly/3-year plans, with 35% on renewals. Cookie window is not published. | 60% | - | Recurring | medium | 72 | Verified |
| CyberGhost VPN Affiliate ProgramIn-houseCyberGhost VPN advertises up to 100% commission (plan-dependent) through its in-house program on the HasOffers platform. The cookie window is not publicly disclosed — confirm exact terms in the affiliate dashboard before publishing projections. | 100% | - | One-off | easy | 70 | Verified |
| VPN.ac Affiliate ProgramIn-houseVPN.ac is a Romania-based VPN aimed at privacy-conscious users who value technical security details. It fits niche VPN, privacy, and advanced-user comparison content. The lifetime 30% recurring model is attractive when readers remain subscribed for privacy tooling over time. | 30% | - | Recurring | medium | 66 | Verified |
| TorGuard VPN Affiliate ProgramIn-houseTorGuard pays 30% lifetime recurring commission across its VPN and related services. | 30% | - | Recurring | medium | 66 | Verified |
| PrivateVPN Affiliate ProgramIn-house | See terms | - | Recurring | easy | Low confidence | Unconfirmed |
| Hotspot ShieldIn-houseHotspot Shield pays 50% or more per new sale through its own affiliate program (part of Aura). Cookie window is not published. | 50% | - | One-off | easy | 60 | Verified |
| Bitdefender VPN StandardIn-house | See terms | - | Recurring | medium | Low confidence | Unconfirmed |
| VyprVPNCJ AffiliateVyprVPN is a consumer VPN from Golden Frog with privacy and security positioning. It fits VPN comparison content aimed at readers evaluating mainstream paid VPN brands. The one-time CPA model is simpler than recurring VPN offers, so conversion intent and plan mix matter more than retention. | $45 | 30d | One-off | medium | 54 | Verified |
| Hide.meIn-househide.me is a privacy-focused VPN with a free plan and global server coverage. It fits privacy, security, and VPN-alternative content where readers may test a service before paying. The from-30% commission can be attractive, but cookie-duration claims should not be published without official confirmation. | 30% | - | Recurring | easy | 54 | Verified |
| CactusVPNIn-house | See terms | - | One-off | easy | Low confidence | Unconfirmed |
| PureVPNIn-housePureVPN is a consumer VPN with broad privacy, streaming, and device-security use cases. It fits VPN listicles and comparison content where readers are already choosing a paid privacy tool. The mix of high first-sale payout and 35% lifetime recurring commission can reward both short-term conversions and retained subscriptions. | 40% | - | Recurring | easy | 47 | Verified |
| TunnelBear VPNIn-house | See terms | - | One-off | medium | Low confidence | Unconfirmed |
| Norton VPNRakuten | See terms | - | Recurring | hard | Low confidence | Unconfirmed |
| Mullvad VPNIn-house | See terms | - | One-off | hard | Low confidence | Unconfirmed |
| Opera VPNIn-house | See terms | - | One-off | hard | Low confidence | Unconfirmed |
| OVPN VPNIn-house | See terms | - | One-off | medium | Low confidence | Unconfirmed |
| ExpressVPNIn-houseExpressVPN is a premium consumer VPN with strong brand demand across privacy, travel, and streaming searches. It fits publishers who can send high-intent VPN comparison traffic rather than generic privacy readers. The CPA model makes conversion quality more important than long-term retention, so it works best on buyer-intent pages. | $36 | - | One-off | easy | 22 | Verified |