ConvertKit, now operating as Kit, is the email marketing platform most popular among content creators, bloggers, and online educators. Its affiliate program pays 30% recurring commission for 24 months on every referred paying subscriber. On ConvertKit’s Creator plan at $25 per month, that’s $7.50 per month per referral for two full years. On the Creator Pro plan at $50 per month, you earn $15 per month per referral for 24 months. For content creators who genuinely use and recommend ConvertKit to their audience, this program creates substantial compounding monthly income.
Pay
30% recurring commission for 24 months. Creator plan referrals earn $7.50 per month for 24 months totaling $180 per referral. Creator Pro referrals earn $15 per month for 24 months totaling $360 per referral. 30-day cookie window.
How You Make Money
You join the affiliate program, receive your unique referral link, create content recommending ConvertKit to creators and bloggers, and earn 30% of each referred subscriber's monthly fee for 24 months.
Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate (audience of content creators or bloggers preferred)
Pros
30% for 24 months means each referral generates meaningful long-term income, not just a one-time payment
ConvertKit's strong positioning among bloggers and creators makes it natural to recommend authentically
Commission compounds as more referrals accumulate each month
Affiliates can use the Creator Network, ConvertKit's built-in cross-promotion tool, to grow their own audience simultaneously
Program is well-managed with transparent reporting and reliable monthly payments
Cons
$100 minimum payout requires accumulating multiple active referrals before first withdrawal
24-month cap means recurring income eventually stops unless new referrals continue coming in
Works best with an audience of aspiring content creators who need email marketing tools
Monthly payment cycle means slower access to earned commissions
Best For
Established content creators and bloggers who already use ConvertKit and want to earn compounding monthly income by recommending it to their audience of fellow creators