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Amazon Associates vs eBay Partner Network

Amazon Associates and eBay Partner Network are both affiliate networks. On a $1,000 payment you keep about $900 on Amazon Associates and $960–$990 on eBay Partner Network, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.

Updated · from each platform’s published fees and payout terms · how we verify

Key differences

  • On a $1,000 payment you keep about $900 on Amazon Associates and $960–$990 on eBay Partner Network, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.
  • Both pay out via Bank transfer. Only Amazon Associates offers Gift cards and Check. Only eBay Partner Network offers PayPal.
  • Amazon Associates is the older platform — founded in 1996, 12 years before eBay Partner Network (2008).

Which should you choose?

Choose Amazon Associates if…

  • You want to withdraw via Gift cards and Check.
  • You prefer a long track record (since 1996).

Choose eBay Partner Network if…

  • Keeping more of each payment matters most — its fee is lower.
  • You want to withdraw via PayPal.

Side by side

Amazon Associates The world largest affiliate program - link to any Amazon product and earn commissions up to 10% by category. O… Visit eBay Partner Network eBay official affiliate program, paying a share of eBay revenue when your links drive purchases across its mar… Visit
Type Affiliate networks like Amazon Associates Affiliate networks like Amazon Associates
Category Ads & Affiliate Marketing Ads & Affiliate Marketing
Vetted No No
Work from home Yes Yes
Fees Commissions up to 10% by category 1-4% commission by category
Withdraw via Bank transfer, Gift cards, Check Direct deposit, PayPal
Availability Per-country programs worldwide Worldwide
Founded 1996 2008
Headquarters Seattle, Washington, US (Amazon) San Jose, United States
Stock ticker NASDAQ: AMZN (Amazon)
Popularity 53 views · 0 likes 48 views · 0 likes

Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Amazon Associates or eBay Partner Network?

On a $1,000 payment you keep about $900 on Amazon Associates and $960–$990 on eBay Partner Network, before withdrawal or currency-conversion costs.

Where are Amazon Associates and eBay Partner Network available?

Amazon Associates: Per-country programs worldwide. eBay Partner Network: Worldwide.

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