Everything included vs add-on fatigue. See the real cost of running an affiliate program.
Compare base prices. Then see how SliceWP's add-on model adds up.
Included features vs add-on purchases. Orange badges mean extra cost with SliceWP.
| Feature | From $99/yrRoyal Affiliate Pro | From $99/yrSliceWP |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & Licensing | ||
| Entry price | $99/yr | $99/yr (Basic, fewer add-ons) |
| 100 sites | $299/yr | 10 max |
| Tracking | ||
| Direct link tracking | ||
| Cookie tracking | ||
| Cross-subdomain | Add-on | |
| Custom referral codes | Add-on | |
| Per-affiliate overrides | Add-on | |
| Commissions | ||
| Product-specific rates | Pro | Add-on |
| Category rates | Business | |
| Tiered commissions | Business | |
| Lifetime commissions | Business | Add-on |
| Campaign commissions | Business | |
| Multi-tier MLM | Business | Add-on |
| Payouts | ||
| Stripe Connect | Business | |
| Auto payouts | Business | |
| Store credit | Business | Add-on |
| Fraud Prevention | ||
| Proxy-header detection | Business | |
| Fraud detection suite | Business | |
| Integrations | ||
| Easy Digital Downloads | Agency | |
| MemberPress | Agency | |
| Tags & Coupons | ||
| Affiliate tags | Pro | |
| Coupon tracking | Pro | |
| Tag-based bulk coupons | Pro | |
| Challenges & Gamification | ||
| Goal-based challenges | Business | |
| 5 reward types | Business | |
| Progress bars & leaderboard | Business | |
| Email Marketing & Forms | ||
| Form lead tracking | Pro | |
| Mailchimp integration | Business | Add-on |
| Kit (ConvertKit) integration | Business | Add-on |
| ActiveCampaign integration | Business | |
| Affiliate landing pages | Business | Add-on |
| One-click bulk sync (existing affiliates) | Business | |
| Enterprise | ||
| REST API | Agency | Add-on |
| White-label | Agency | |
| Plugin size | 400KB | ~2.45MB |
See how SliceWP's add-on model adds up when you need the features Royal Affiliate Business includes.
We believe in honest comparisons. Here is where SliceWP has the edge.
Both start at $99/yr, but SliceWP Basic only includes 11 of 18 add-ons. To unlock features like lifetime commissions, multi-level, and store credit, you have to step up to SliceWP Pro ($169/yr) or Pro Plus ($259/yr). Royal Affiliate Pro at $99/yr includes all Pro-tier features with no add-ons to buy, and Royal Affiliate Business at $199/yr adds Stripe Connect, fraud detection, gamification, and email marketing — features SliceWP doesn't offer at any tier.
Yes, SliceWP has a free version on WordPress.org with basic affiliate tracking. Royal Affiliate Pro is paid-only — the Pro license starts at $99/yr and includes every core and advanced feature, so there are no add-ons to buy once you purchase.
SliceWP Pro is $169/yr (1 site, 18 add-ons). To get the 5-site coverage Royal Affiliate Business includes, you'd jump to SliceWP Pro Plus at $259/yr (10 sites). Even then, features like Stripe Connect, fraud detection, and gamification challenges aren't available at any SliceWP tier. Royal Affiliate Business at $199/yr (5 sites) includes all of them.
Yes! Royal Affiliate Pro includes a built-in migration wizard that automatically imports your affiliates, commissions, visits, and payouts directly from SliceWP. It auto-detects your existing data, lets you preview record counts, and processes everything in batches with a progress bar. Rollback is available if needed. No CSV exports required.
SliceWP offers a free version on WP.org, a revenue sharing payout model, and MailerLite integration. Both plugins now offer email marketing (Royal Affiliate supports Mailchimp, Kit, ActiveCampaign) and affiliate landing pages. Royal Affiliate Pro also has affiliate tags, gamification challenges, and coupon tracking that SliceWP doesn't offer.
Every feature included from day one. No add-on upsells, no surprise costs. Just a complete affiliate program in 400KB.