Comparison
| Question | Referral Rewards | Affiliate Program |
|---|---|---|
| Who is it for? | People sharing personally | People marketing publicly |
| Main audience | People you know | Audiences you reach |
| Best for | Friends, clients, contacts | Websites, creators, businesses, marketers |
| Approval needed? | Usually no after verification | Yes |
| Stripe payout setup? | Yes, if receiving cash rewards | Yes |
| Paid ads allowed? | No | Only if approved |
| Bulk email allowed? | No | Only if approved |
| SMS campaigns allowed? | No | Only if approved |
| Coupon sites allowed? | No | Only if approved |
| Affiliate networks allowed? | No | Only if approved |
| Risk level | Lower | Higher |
| Marketing depth | Light | Medium to high |
Simple rule
Referral Rewards: share with people you know.
Affiliate Program: promote to people who follow, subscribe, visit, attend, or respond to your marketing.
Not sure where to start?
If you are only inviting people you know, start with Referral Rewards.
If you plan to promote Zurzag publicly or commercially, apply for the Affiliate Program.