Verdict
Keysearch has the stronger visible payout, but the better affiliate choice depends on your audience intent, approval odds, and conversion quality.
Publisher fit
Choose Keysearch when your readers are already evaluating SEO Tools. Choose Linkody when its offer, pricing, or brand positioning better matches the content angle.
What to monitor
- Commission changes
- Cookie-window changes
- Redirect and affiliate ID stripping
- Landing page changes that reduce conversion rate