Motley Fool vs Upgrade: which affiliate program pays better?
Two finance programs ranked next to each other on Affiliate Graph, compared on the public terms their networks list. Motley Fool lists the higher top commission (7.1%–100% against 1%–2%). Neither program publishes a cookie window in its network listing. They share 3 networks (Flexoffers, Impact, Loyalize), so one publisher account can carry both. Both hold an Affiliate Graph Rank score of 94/100 in Finance.
| Term |  Motley Fool |  Upgrade |
|---|---|---|
| Listed commission | 7.1%–100% | 1%–2% |
| Cookie window | Not published | Not published |
| Networks | 7: Connexity, Digidip, Flexoffers, Impact, Loyalize, Partnerize, Skimlinks | 3: Flexoffers, Impact, Loyalize |
| Direct networks | Impact, Partnerize | Impact |
| Rank score | 94/100 | 94/100 |
| Rank basis | observed commission | observed commission |
| Brand size | — | — |
| Categories | Finance, Digital Services & Software, Subscription Box | Finance, Digital Services & Software |
| Markets | US, AU, NZ, DE, UK, CA | US |
| Status | Active | Active |
Choose Motley Fool for
- the higher listed commission (7.1%–100%)
- more ways to join (7 networks)
Choose Upgrade for
Fit with your audience: on the listed terms Motley Fool has the edge, and Upgrade is the better choice where its products match what you cover.
Upgrade program detailsWhere to join
Both programs are listed on Flexoffers, Impact, Loyalize. Motley Fool is also on Connexity, Digidip, Partnerize, Skimlinks.
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.