Both run affiliate and partner programs, but they come from different eras and optimise for different jobs.
PartnerStack (founded 2015) is a mature B2B SaaS partner-management platform with a built-in partner marketplace to help you recruit affiliates, resellers and agencies.
Dub is the modern, attribution-first option: first-party click-to-revenue tracking, a clean UI, flexible rewards and 1-click global payouts, starting on the Business plan (~$75/mo, verify). Teams like Lindy and Privy have reportedly migrated from PartnerStack to Dub.
PartnerStack's biggest draw is its network — a marketplace where existing partners can discover your program, plus tooling built for complex multi-tier partner and reseller relationships. If recruitment and channel management are the hard part, that matters.
Dub's advantage is attribution and developer ergonomics: first-party tracking that ties clicks to Stripe revenue, an embeddable in-app referral dashboard, and transparent, self-serve pricing. For product-led SaaS that wants clean data and fast setup, that's the pull.
Side by side on the factors teams weigh most.
| Factor | Dub | PartnerStack |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Product-led SaaS on Stripe | B2B SaaS with channel/reseller partners |
| Tracking | First-party click → revenue | Partner portal + marketplace |
| Recruitment | Bring your own + partner network | Built-in partner marketplace |
| Payouts | 1-click global, auto W-9/1099 | Built-in payouts |
| Pricing | Self-serve, from ~$75/mo | Custom / sales quote |
Directional comparison; PartnerStack pricing is quote-based and features evolve. Verify both vendors' current details.
If discovering new partners via a marketplace is the priority, PartnerStack leads. If accurate attribution is, Dub leads.
Multi-tier resellers and agencies favour PartnerStack; affiliates and user referrals favour Dub.
Want transparent self-serve pricing you can start today? Dub. Comfortable with a sales quote for a bigger channel motion? PartnerStack.
For most product-led SaaS teams that bill on Stripe and want to reward affiliates, creators and user referrals, Dub is the more modern, lower-friction choice with better revenue attribution.
If your growth depends on a large channel of resellers and agencies you need to actively recruit and manage, PartnerStack's marketplace and maturity can be worth the heavier setup and pricing.
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Try Dub freeFor product-led SaaS on Stripe, yes. Dub offers first-party attribution, flexible rewards, an embeddable referral dashboard and transparent pricing. Some teams have migrated from PartnerStack to Dub for a more modern workflow.
PartnerStack's main differentiator is its partner marketplace for recruiting affiliates, resellers and agencies, plus maturity in complex multi-tier channel programs.
Dub is self-serve, with affiliate features from the Business plan (~$75/mo) plus a 3–5% payout fee. PartnerStack uses custom, sales-led pricing. Verify current figures with each vendor.
Yes. Dub supports 1-click global payouts and automatically handles US tax compliance (W-9 and 1099-NEC forms for partners paid $600+ in a year).