Rakuten vs Thumbtack: which affiliate program pays better?
Two digital services & software programs ranked next to each other on Affiliate Graph, compared on the public terms their networks list. Thumbtack lists the higher top commission (24%–30% against 1%–4%). Rakuten publishes a 30-day cookie window; Thumbtack does not publish one. They share a network (Flexoffers), so one publisher account can carry both. Both hold an Affiliate Graph Rank score of 98/100 in Digital Services & Software.
| Term |  Rakuten |  Thumbtack |
|---|---|---|
| Listed commission | 1%–4% | 24%–30% |
| Cookie window | 30 days | Not published |
| Networks | 3: Digidip, Flexoffers, Rakuten | 2: Flexoffers, Impact |
| Direct networks | Rakuten | Impact |
| Rank score | 98/100 | 98/100 |
| Rank basis | observed commission | observed commission |
| Brand size | Very large | Mid-size |
| Categories | Digital Services & Software, Travel, Electronics, Clothing & Fashion | Business, Home & Garden, Beauty & Personal Care, Digital Services & Software |
| Markets | US, JP, DE, FR, UK, AU, CA, AF, AL, DZ, AS, AD | US |
| Status | Active | Active |
Choose Rakuten for
- a longer cookie window (30 days)
- more ways to join (3 networks)
Where to join
Both programs are listed on Flexoffers. Rakuten is also on Digidip, Rakuten. Thumbtack is also on Impact.
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.