The VPN affiliate programs worth your traffic in 2026

AdGuard was founded in 2009 and is run by Adguard Software Limited, based in Limassol, Cyprus. It started as an ad blocker and now ships AdGuard Ad Blocker, AdGuard VPN with its own TrustTunnel protocol, AdGuard DNS, AdGuard Mail and AdGuard Home across every major platform, with apps localized into more than 17 languages.

AdGuard is best known for its ad blocker, which has been on the market since 2009, and the affiliate program covers the whole product line: AdGuard Ad Blocker, AdGuard VPN and AdGuard DNS. The company is based in Cyprus and sells in 17+ languages, which makes the program unusually strong for non-English traffic.

The terms are the most publisher-friendly on this list. The welcome rate is 60% on VPN sales for the first month, then 40–60% depending on volume, and the rate applies to renewals as well as first purchases. The 365-day cookie is twelve times the industry standard, payouts run weekly with a $20 threshold, and partners get custom promo codes of up to 75% off, which matters a lot on coupon and review pages. A 5% override on sales from affiliates you refer adds a second tier.

NordVPN was founded in 2012 by Tom Okman and Eimantas Sabaliauskas and is the flagship of Nord Security, the Lithuanian-founded group that also owns NordPass, NordLocker, NordLayer, Surfshark and the eSIM service Saily. The service runs servers in more than 100 countries, publishes independent no-logs audits and is one of the most heavily marketed VPN brands in the world.

NordVPN is the most recognisable consumer VPN brand, and that shows in conversion: the affiliate page lists PCMag and TechRadar as partners, and most large VPN review sites run Nord as a lead offer. The program belongs to Nord Security, so one registration also opens NordPass, NordLocker, NordLayer and Saily.

Commission depends on the plan your visitor buys: 100% of a 1-month subscription, 40% of a 1-year or 2-year plan, and 30% of every renewal for the life of the customer. Because most buyers pick the two-year deal, the practical rate is 40% plus the recurring tail. The cookie is a standard 30 days. You do not need a website to join — YouTube or social accounts are accepted — and Nord offers SEO support and content guidance to publishers who ask.

Surfshark launched in 2018, grew faster than any VPN brand before it on the strength of unlimited simultaneous connections and low multi-year pricing, and merged with Nord Security in 2022 while keeping its own product and affiliate program. Its server network covers more than 100 countries and the Surfshark One bundle adds antivirus, alerting, private search and the Incogni data-removal service.

Surfshark is the second brand in the Nord Security group and competes on price and unlimited simultaneous devices. The affiliate program covers the full Surfshark One suite — VPN, Antivirus, Alert, Search and the Incogni data-removal service — so a single link can convert on more than the VPN.

The structure is deliberately simple: 40% of every new sale, no renewals, 30-day last-click cookie, $100 minimum payout. Surfshark pays only after the 30-day money-back window closes, so expect a lag between sale and commission. The program's main platform is TUNE, but it is also listed on Impact, CJ, Awin, AvantLink and AppsFlyer, and the team offers custom CPA rates once you prove volume.

Proton VPN was launched in 2017 by Proton AG, the Geneva-based company that CERN scientists founded in 2014 to build Proton Mail. Proton is majority-owned by the non-profit Proton Foundation, publishes all its apps as open source with independent audits, and operates servers in more than 100 countries plus a free tier with no data cap.

Proton VPN is the VPN arm of Proton AG, the Swiss company behind Proton Mail. The product is open source, audited, and has a usable free tier, which gives it a different audience from the streaming-focused brands: privacy-conscious readers, journalists, people leaving Google. The Proton Partners Program covers Mail, Drive, Pass and Calendar too, at lower rates.

Commission mirrors NordVPN's model: 100% on a new monthly plan, 40% on 1-year and 2-year plans, 30% on renewals. Proton is strict about promotion: no brand bidding in PPC, no sub-affiliates or brokering, no placement on adult or gambling sites, and partners must disclose the relationship to readers. Payouts are bank transfer only, monthly, once your balance passes $100.

IPVanish was founded in 2012 in Orlando, Florida, and is now owned by Ziff Davis, the digital media group behind PCMag, IGN and Mashable. It operates its own server infrastructure in more than 50 countries, allows unlimited simultaneous connections and has built a loyal following among streaming-box and Kodi users.

IPVanish is a US-based VPN now owned by Ziff Davis, the publisher behind PCMag and IGN. It positions itself on speed and unlimited connections and has a long history with Kodi and streaming audiences. It is one of the most widely recommended programs on VPN comparison sites.

Affiliates earn a flat 50% on every plan sold, with no recurring share. The 45-day cookie is above the 30-day norm, and there is no payout minimum, though commissions are approved only after the 30-day money-back period, so the first payment arrives roughly two months after the sale. The program runs directly on TUNE and on CJ Affiliate, and IPVanish offers partner-exclusive landing pages and discounts.

Avast was founded in Prague in 1988 and merged with NortonLifeLock in 2022 to form Gen Digital, which also owns AVG, Norton and Avira. Its consumer range covers antivirus, the SecureLine VPN, AntiTrack, Cleanup and the all-in-one Avast One, and its free antivirus has one of the largest install bases in the industry.

Avast, part of Gen Digital alongside Norton and AVG, is an antivirus brand first and a VPN brand second. The affiliate program covers the whole consumer range — Avast One, Premium Security, SecureLine VPN, AntiTrack and Cleanup — so it suits general security and PC-maintenance content more than pure VPN comparison pages.

Avast works exclusively through Impact: you need an Impact account to join. Commission is tiered and tops out around 35%, with a 35% rate in the first month and content sites typically settling at 30%. The affiliate page states a 30-day last-click cookie. There is no recurring component, and the free antivirus can absorb some of the traffic you send.

TunnelBear was founded in Toronto in 2011 by Ryan Dochuk and Daniel Kaldor and acquired by McAfee in 2018. It was the first consumer VPN to publish an independent security audit and still does so annually, offers a free plan with a monthly data allowance and keeps its product deliberately simple.

TunnelBear is a Toronto-based VPN owned by McAfee, known for its playful bear branding, independent annual security audits and a free plan limited by data. Its audience skews towards beginners and casual users rather than power users, which is where it converts best.

The program is as simple as the product: 50% on every subscription, a 45-day cookie, and payouts handled by CJ Affiliate under CJ's standard thresholds. There is no recurring commission, and annual plans start under $5 a month, so the dollar value per sale is modest. TunnelBear requires affiliates to disclose compensation and prohibits spam or misrepresenting the service.

Private Internet Access was founded in 2010 by Andrew Lee, acquired by Kape Technologies in 2019 and now sits alongside ExpressVPN and CyberGhost in Kape's portfolio. Its apps are fully open source, its no-logs policy has been confirmed in US court cases, and its network spans more than 90 countries.

Private Internet Access has been selling VPN since 2010 and is now part of Kape Technologies, which also owns ExpressVPN and CyberGhost. The apps are fully open source and the no-logs policy has been tested in court, which gives it credibility with technical and privacy-focused readers. Pricing is aggressive and the money-back window is 30 days.

The official affiliate page advertises up to 33% commission on new sales with real-time reporting and ready-made creatives, but does not publish the cookie length, payout schedule or minimum. Earlier versions of the page described 33% on new and recurring sales over the customer's lifetime, and some directories still quote that, so check which terms your account carries before you scale. PIA also warns that scammers impersonate its affiliate team with offers of upfront payments.

PureVPN was founded in 2007, is now headquartered in Singapore under the PureSquare group, and shares a parent with Ivacy. It runs one of the largest server networks in the industry, holds independent always-on audits, and funds one of the most generous affiliate schemes in the category to compete with better-known brands.

PureVPN is a long-running provider with one of the largest server networks in the industry and an unusually aggressive affiliate offer. It is the sister brand of Ivacy, which runs an almost identical program, and it invests heavily in affiliate recruitment: new partners who close ten non-monthly sales in their first month receive a $300 bonus.

Commission is 100% on monthly plans, 40% on longer plans and a flat 35% on every renewal for the lifetime of the customer. The 90-day cookie is three times the norm, and there is a two-tier program for referring other affiliates. The trade-off is brand strength: PureVPN converts below the top brands and the $100 PayPal / $500 wire minimums take longer to hit for small publishers.

CyberGhost was founded in Bucharest in 2011 and has been owned by Kape Technologies since 2017. It operates servers in 100 countries with dedicated streaming and torrenting profiles, offers a 45-day money-back guarantee, and prices its multi-year plans among the lowest of the major brands.

CyberGhost is a Romanian-founded VPN with a large server fleet and a consumer-friendly interface, owned by Kape Technologies. It leans on a 45-day money-back guarantee and very low multi-year pricing, and it is heavily promoted on review sites because of its commission structure.

Partners earn up to 100% on monthly subscriptions and 45% on annual plans, with no recurring share. The 45-day cookie on the Kape platform is one of the longer windows in the category; the same program on CJ and FlexOffers carries a 30-day cookie and slightly different rates. Payouts are monthly once you pass $100, by PayPal, wire, ACH or check. High-volume partners can negotiate custom rates.

TorGuard was founded in 2012 and is based in Orlando, Florida. It sells VPN, anonymous proxy, encrypted email and dedicated and residential IPs, supports port forwarding and advanced OpenVPN and WireGuard configuration, and is built for technical users rather than the mass market.

TorGuard is a Florida-based provider aimed at technical users: it sells VPN, anonymous proxy, encrypted email and dedicated IPs, supports port forwarding and OpenVPN tweaks, and is a staple of torrenting and self-hosting communities. It is a niche brand, so it converts on technical and privacy content rather than mainstream reviews.

The program pays a flat 30% of every payment the referred customer makes, for as long as they stay — one of the few true lifetime revenue-share deals in the vertical. The cookie is 60 days, payouts are monthly from a $50 balance, and payment is by crypto or wire. Some affiliates have reported slow payouts in public forums, so start small and confirm your first payment before scaling.

FastestVPN was launched in 2016 by Fast Technology Inc., based in the Cayman Islands. It competes on price with lifetime and multi-year plans, bundles a password manager and ad blocker, and has grown mostly through software deal marketplaces and affiliate partners rather than brand advertising.

FastestVPN is a budget provider from the Cayman Islands that competes on price — lifetime and multi-year deals that regularly appear on StackSocial-style marketplaces — rather than on brand. Its affiliate program is built to attract publishers away from the big names.

The terms are generous on paper: 100% on monthly plans, 60% on yearly and 3-year plans, and 35% on every renewal, with a 90-day cookie. Payouts start at $100. The catch is the product's price point and recognition: a 60% commission on a cheap 3-year plan is still a small number, and conversion rates on comparison pages are lower than for the top brands.

Ivacy was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Singapore under the same parent as PureVPN. It positions itself as a mid-priced VPN with long-term bundles that add a password manager and cloud storage, and has been a regular on software deal sites for over a decade.

Ivacy is the sister brand of PureVPN under the same Singapore-based parent, and the two programs are built on the same template. The product is a mid-priced VPN with long-term bundles that include a password manager and cloud storage, and it has been in the market for over a decade.

Direct partners get 100% on monthly plans, 40% on one- and two-year plans and 35% recurring on renewals, with a 60-day cookie and a $100 minimum payout. The program is also on Awin at a flat 40% with a 30-day cookie. At the time of writing the direct affiliate page has been intermittently unavailable, so apply through Awin if you cannot reach it, and treat the direct terms as something to confirm after approval.

F-Secure was founded in Helsinki in 1988 and is one of Europe's oldest security companies; it spun off its corporate business as WithSecure in 2022 to focus on consumers. Much of its distribution runs through banks and telecom operators, and its flagship F-Secure Total combines antivirus, unlimited VPN, identity monitoring and scam protection in one subscription.

F-Secure is a Finnish security company with more than 35 years in the market, widely used by banks and ISPs that resell its software. Its consumer flagship is F-Secure Total: antivirus, unlimited VPN, identity monitoring and scam protection in one subscription. Freedome VPN, its standalone VPN, has been folded into Total.

The direct program, hosted on Cleverbridge, pays 30% per sale with no minimum payout and gives access to creative assets. The same advertiser appears on Partnerize with rates up to 40% and on FlexOffers at 12–20%, so where you join matters. There is no recurring commission. The program is a good fit for security and family-protection content in Europe, where the brand is strongest, and a weak fit for pure VPN comparison pages.