Digistore24 is a German affiliate marketplace and payment platform for digital products, courses, software and supplements, operating since 2012. It acts as merchant of record, handling payments for vendors and paying affiliates automatically. Joining is free for affiliates. Digistore24 pays affiliates weekly, and up to three times a week for high-volume affiliates, with no minimum payout threshold.
At a glance
| What it is | Affiliate marketplace and merchant of record |
| Based in | Germany |
| Products | Digital products, courses, software, supplements |
| Cost to join | Free for affiliates |
| Payouts | Weekly, up to 3 times a week, no minimum |
| Commission release | 90% after 14 days, 10% after 60 days |
How it works
You create a free account, browse the marketplace by niche and request affiliate links for products. Some vendors approve affiliates automatically; others review requests. When a sale comes through your link, Digistore24 processes the payment, calculates your commission and adds it to your next payout.
What you earn
Vendors set commissions, and Digistore24 says rates can reach 100% on some offers. Digistore24 says its cookie window is 180 days. Like other digital product networks, refunds reverse commissions.
Getting paid
Digistore24 pays weekly as standard and up to three times a week for high-volume affiliates, with no minimum threshold. It releases commissions in two parts: 90% after 14 days and the remaining 10% after 60 days, to cover possible refunds.
Choosing products
As with any digital product marketplace, quality varies. Look at the sales page, refund terms and vendor reputation, and choose products you’d be comfortable recommending.
Common mistakes
Affiliates often promote hype-heavy offers to cold audiences, which leads to refunds. Build trust first with helpful content or emails.
Getting started
Choose a niche you know, pick a few products with honest sales pages and test them with your existing audience before scaling.
Is it worth it?
For affiliates with digital product audiences, yes. Fast, no-minimum payouts help small affiliates especially.
Disclosure
Affiliate links must be disclosed under consumer rules in the EU, UK and US. A short line near your links is enough in most cases.
Tax information
Digistore24 asks for tax details when you set up payouts. As a German company, it handles VAT on sales as merchant of record, but you remain responsible for your own income tax.
Tracking results
Use Digistore24’s reports and app to see which products and content bring sales, and drop offers with high refunds.
Content that converts
Honest reviews, walkthroughs and email sequences that explain who a product is for convert better than hype.
Building an audience first
Digistore24 offers work best when promoted to readers or subscribers who already trust you. An email list in a clear niche lets you recommend products steadily rather than relying on one-off pushes.
Keeping records
Save your payout statements and note which products you promoted, which helps with tax returns and with spotting refund patterns.
Refund-proof promotion
Products with clear sales pages, realistic promises and good support tend to have fewer refunds. Preview the product yourself where possible, since your commission depends on customers keeping it.
Owen’s take
Digistore24’s payout speed is a real advantage for anyone starting out. Be as selective about products here as on any marketplace.
Who it suits
It suits affiliates promoting courses, software and digital products. It suits less well anyone uncomfortable with marketplace offers of mixed quality.
Similar options
- ClickBank offers high-commission digital products.
- PartnerStack focuses on B2B software.
- Impact hosts programs from many big brands.
- Awin runs programs from brands worldwide.
More options are in Affiliates & Referrals.
Pros and cons
Pros
- No minimum payout
- Weekly payouts, up to 3 times a week
- Free to join
Cons
- 10% held for 60 days
- Product quality varies
- Refunds reverse commissions
FAQ
Is Digistore24 free for affiliates?
Yes, joining is free.
How often does Digistore24 pay?
Weekly, and up to three times a week for high-volume affiliates.
Is there a minimum payout?
No.
When are commissions released?
90% after 14 days and 10% after 60 days.
How long is the cookie?
Digistore24 says 180 days.
