Starter
$199/mo
Hire up to 5 Creators
Typical output: 250+ videos/mo
1 Job Listing · 30 Invites
Trusted By Top Brands Worldwide:
The Benefits of Affiliate Marketing
A New Way to Do Affiliate Marketing in 2026
Affiliate marketing works best when creators are aligned with outcomes, not just deliverables, giving brands a more accountable path to scalable growth.
Traditional affiliate programs often struggle because creators are treated like coupon channels instead of real marketing partners. The strongest affiliate strategies pair creator trust with clear incentives, trackable links, and content that actually moves people to buy.
SideShift helps brands run affiliate programs with creators who can influence demand and drive action. Instead of relying only on discount codes and generic promo posts, brands can build creator-led affiliate campaigns that feel native, measurable, and performance-oriented.
Performance-Aligned Spend
Affiliate marketing ties creator incentives to outcomes, helping brands spend more confidently on programs built around revenue.
Clearer Attribution
Trackable links, codes, and creator-level reporting make it easier to understand which partnerships are actually driving sales.
Stronger Creator Incentives
When creators are rewarded for performance, they have a reason to make more effective content and keep promoting the product.
How SideShift Works for Brands
Creator marketing starts
with proven talent
Shelby
Alyssa
Victor
Tatsuya
Larine
Shelly5.0United States
Noah
Calvin
Elle
Makena
Bella
One Platform for All Your UGC Campaigns
Source Creators.
Reach thousands of creators instantly.
Track Performance.
See content, views, engagement, and conversions in real time.
Automate Payments.
Handle payouts and invoices without manual work.
Manage Creators.
Organize your roster and run campaigns seamlessly.
Brands Love SideShift.
See why 1,000+ brands trust SideShift for creator-powered growth.
“SideShift was a huge help for us in the gen z hiring process. We were able to fill 100% of our creator hiring needs in just a few weeks through the platform. SideShift is a cemented go-to for us whenever we are in need of creators.”
Edward Tian
Founder, GPTZero
“The applicants have been super high quality! Unlike any platform I've used in the past.”
Luis Ocampo
Founding Team, Partiful
“We had no luck with traditional platforms to find high quality creator talent until we turned to SideShift. We filled all our hiring needs through the platform. SideShift is a cemented go-to for us whenever we need creators.”
Evan Dray
Co-Founder, Astra
“Replit moves fast, and we needed a way to get in front of developers at scale without relying solely on ads. SideShift made that possible. The sheer volume of organic content we were able to push out through their creators turned into real distribution and traction for us.”
Horacio Lopez
Revenue Operations @ Replit
“SideShift is geared toward Gen Z and cuts through fluff on sites like LinkedIn and Handshake. I've seen better response rates, and with strong filtering, SideShift delivers the best candidates of any job board I've used. Recommend to any consumer startup focused on growth.”
Jeremy Gross
Head of US Growth, Amo
“SideShift has shown us how much of a multiplier authentic, organic short-form content can be. Their creator network helped unlock a new layer of growth that traditional paid channels never could. It's a playbook every high-growth company should have in their arsenal.”
Henrique Dubugras
Founding CEO @ Brex
The Numbers That Power SideShift
700,000+ Creators
Already onboarded
1,000+ Brands
Actively hiring
5B+ Views
Delivered last 90 days
$100M+ Paid Out
To creators seamlessly
Simple pricing that scales with your creator output
Choose a plan that fits your affiliate program.
Most popular
Growth
$299/mo
Hire up to 15 Creators
Typical output: 500+ videos/mo
2 Job Listings · 100 Invites
1 Job Boost
Scale
$999/mo
Hire Unlimited Creators
Typical output: 1000+ videos/mo
3 Job Listings · Unlimited Invites
3 Job Boosts
Creator Affiliates vs Traditional Affiliate Networks
Affiliate Marketing in 2026
Creator-driven affiliate programs outperform traditional affiliate networks on content quality, authenticity, and conversion rates — giving brands a scalable revenue channel.
Content Ownership
UGCFull usage rights
TraditionalOften restricted
Cost
UGCScalable, output-based pricing
TraditionalHigh per-post fees
Authenticity
UGCNative, organic style
TraditionalOverly polished, sponsored feel
Volume
UGC250+ videos/month possible
Traditional1-2 posts per influencer
Performance
UGCReal-time analytics
TraditionalLimited
Rights Usage
UGCUse across organic and paid advertising campaigns
TraditionalCostly usage rights for paid advertising
Creator Affiliate Marketing
Traditional Affiliate Networks
Content Ownership
Full usage rights
Often restricted
Cost
Scalable, output-based pricing
High per-post fees
Authenticity
Native, organic style
Overly polished, sponsored feel
Volume
250+ videos/month possible
1-2 posts per influencer
Performance
Real-time analytics
Limited
Rights Usage
Use across organic and paid advertising campaigns
Costly usage rights for paid advertising
FAQs
Common questions about affiliate marketing on SideShift.
What is affiliate marketing?
Affiliate marketing is a performance-based model where creators earn compensation for driving sales, leads, or other measurable actions.
How is affiliate marketing different from influencer marketing?
Why does affiliate marketing work with creators?
What should brands track in an affiliate program?
Can affiliate marketing work without discount codes?
What types of brands benefit most from affiliate marketing?