Affiliate Commission & CAC Calculator
E-Commerce & RetailCalculate your true customer acquisition cost (CAC) when customers come through an affiliate program.
Affiliate CAC
Your average cost to acquire one customer through the affiliate channel.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is affiliate CAC different from paid ad CAC?
Affiliate CAC is typically performance-based — you only pay commission on completed sales, whereas paid advertising CAC includes spend on clicks and impressions that don't convert, making affiliate CAC often more predictable and lower-risk.
Should I compare affiliate CAC against other channels?
Yes — comparing CAC across affiliates, paid ads, and other channels helps you allocate marketing budget toward whichever channels deliver customers most cost-effectively relative to your customer lifetime value.
Does this include affiliate platform fees?
Only if you include them in your total payouts figure — if you use a third-party affiliate network (which often charges its own platform fee on top of commissions), add that cost in for a fully accurate CAC.
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