Gld vs Varsity Base: which affiliate program pays better?
Two accessories programs ranked next to each other on Affiliate Graph, compared on the public terms their networks list. Gld lists the higher top commission (3%–12% against 10%). Neither program publishes a cookie window in its network listing. They share 2 networks (Loyalize, Skimlinks), so one publisher account can carry both. Both hold an Affiliate Graph Rank score of 99/100 in Accessories.
| Term |  Gld |  Varsity Base |
|---|---|---|
| Listed commission | 3%–12% | 10% |
| Cookie window | Not published | Not published |
| Networks | 3: Impact, Loyalize, Skimlinks | 5: CJ, Digidip, Flexoffers, Loyalize, Skimlinks |
| Direct networks | Impact | CJ |
| Rank score | 99/100 | 99/100 |
| Rank basis | observed commission | observed commission |
| Brand size | Large | Mid-size |
| Categories | Accessories, Clothing & Fashion, Gifts, Jewelry | Clothing & Fashion, Accessories, Sports & Outdoors, Gifts |
| Markets | US, MH, IL, FR, EC, RE, AG, GL, AL, CG, SC, PT | US |
| Status | Active | Active |
Where to join
Both programs are listed on Loyalize, Skimlinks. Gld is also on Impact. Varsity Base is also on CJ, Digidip, Flexoffers.
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.