influencermarketingplatformUpdated September 2026
Shopify Collabs review
Shopify's native affiliate and creator collaboration app, free to install, for recruiting creators and paying commissions through the Shopify bill. Best for Shopify merchants on Shopify/Advanced/Shopify Plus plans wanting a built-in affiliate program without a separate SaaS subscription. Starts at Free to install (2.9% payment processing fee on commission payouts).
Built-in affiliate/creator app for Shopify merchants; not a standalone company.
Key features
- Custom affiliate application page and direct creator invites
- Open access program: any eligible creator can self-generate affiliate links
- Invite-only programs with tiered commissions/discounts
- Automatic commission payouts via Shopify Billing
- Gifting: send free products or discount codes to creators
- Attribution and order tracking built on native Shopify checkout
Pros
- Free to install; only cost is a 2.9% fee on commissions actually paid
- Native Shopify checkout/order attribution, no separate tracking pixel needed
Cons
- Requires Shopify (Basic/Grow/Advanced/Plus) plan; not usable off-platform
- Open access program creator eligibility currently limited to US/UK/Canada creators
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Sources: www.shopify.com, apps.shopify.com, help.shopify.com