For many of us who’ve logged into ShareASale over the years, it feels like saying goodbye to an old friend. In October 2025, ShareASale will officially close its doors in the US, marking the end of an era for a network that launched thousands of affiliate partnerships. It’s bittersweet, right? On one hand, you’ll miss the familiar interface; on the other, Awin’s global heft brings fresh possibilities.
It wasn’t a chaotic scramble, though—Awin handled the migration smoothly.
What’s the Scoop?
Back in mid-August, Awin quietly finished moving every active ShareASale advertiser and publisher onto its platform. No frantic clicks or frantic emails needed; behind the scenes, tracking codes flipped over, relationships shifted, and all your historical data stayed put—well, mostly. It’s still wise to download past reports before October 6, 2025, because once ShareASale’s doors lock, there’s no turning back. Personally, I felt a pang logging in and seeing that familiar URL redirect. But hey, change is part of the game.
A Win for everyone? Kind of. You gain Awin’s advanced reporting, better fraud filters, and a truly international partner pool. But there’s always a learning curve. Trust me, I stumbled around for a day trying to find my old dashboard links.
Wondering what this means for newcomers? From here on out, anyone wanting to join ShareASale is actually signing up directly on Awin—no middle step.
Five Alternatives to Keep Your Affiliate Game Strong
If the shift has you re-evaluating where to put your efforts, consider these solid networks and tools:
Impact
A powerhouse for brands wanting deep analytics, cookieless tracking options, and built-in fraud protection. Its global partner marketplace is vast, so finding niche blogs or big publishers happens in minutes.
Head over to the Impact affiliate program page and use our step-by-step guide to join this program.
Rakuten Advertising
Free (yes, free) to join, and it boasts AI-driven insights through its Affiliate Intelligence platform. Great for eCommerce folks who crave performance data and network-wide campaigns.
Check out the Rakuten affiliate program requirements page to apply for the program.
Post Affiliate Pro
Ideal if you want an end-to-end affiliate program you can host yourself. It wraps in virtually every cart and payment gateway, though you’ll still need an external merchant processor.
LinkMink
A lean SaaS option made by and for Stripe-based SaaS companies. Zero-coding, automated monthly payouts, and easy affiliate segmentation. It’s like handing your developer a cheat sheet.
PartnerStack
If recurring revenue and B2B partnerships fuel your business, PartnerStack’s got you. Automated payments, referral management, and multiple channel support keep things humming without micromanagement.
Joining is simple! Go to the PartnerStack affiliate program requirements page.
Some of these may not have the decade-long pedigree of ShareASale, but they’re battle-tested and growing fast.
Final Thoughts
The sunsetting of ShareASale underscores a larger truth: affiliate marketing never stands still. As networks consolidate, our role as publishers and merchants is to stay nimble—try new platforms, rethink strategies, and yes, occasionally get lost in a new dashboard. But hey, that’s half the fun, no?
What’s your take on this transition? Have you already explored Awin or one of those five alternatives? Drop a comment below, share your war stories, or just say hi. And if you found this useful, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest or Instagram for more real-world affiliate tips and tales. We’d love to hear from you!
Sources
- www.hellopartner.com/2025/08/19/shareasale-to-sunset-in-us-as-awin-migration-wraps-up/
- www.awin.com/us/news-and-events/awin-news/shareasale-to-awin-upgrade
- www.wpadvancedads.com/shareasale-awin-transition/
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