Brightside vs Gaia: which affiliate program pays better?
Two health & wellness programs ranked next to each other on Affiliate Graph, compared on the public terms their networks list. Brightside lists the higher top commission ($5.00 flat against 20%–20.38%). Gaia publishes a 30-day cookie window; Brightside does not publish one. They share 5 networks (Connexity, Digidip, Flexoffers, Loyalize, Skimlinks), so one publisher account can carry both. Both hold an Affiliate Graph Rank score of 94/100 in Health & Wellness.
| Term |  Brightside | Gaia |
|---|---|---|
| Listed commission | $5.00 flat | 20%–20.38% |
| Cookie window | Not published | 30 days |
| Networks | 7: Connexity, Digidip, Flexoffers, Impact, Loyalize, Siteplug, Skimlinks | 6: Connexity, Digidip, Flexoffers, Loyalize, Rakuten, Skimlinks |
| Direct networks | Impact | Rakuten |
| Rank score | 94/100 | 94/100 |
| Rank basis | observed commission | observed commission |
| Brand size | — | Mid-size |
| Categories | Health & Wellness, Digital Services & Software, Beauty & Personal Care, Entertainment | Digital Services & Software, Entertainment, Health & Wellness, Beauty & Personal Care |
| Markets | US | US, CA, AU, UK |
| Status | Active | Active |
Choose Brightside for
- the higher listed commission ($5.00 flat)
- more ways to join (7 networks)
Where to join
Both programs are listed on Connexity, Digidip, Flexoffers, Loyalize, Skimlinks. Brightside is also on Impact, Siteplug. Gaia is also on Rakuten.
Compared on listed program terms from the networks' public listings. Rates and cookies change; confirm current terms on the network before applying. The rank score is a position among tracked US and UK brands, indexed 0 to 100; the underlying figures are not published. Methodology · Data updated Oct 23, 2026.