Using software to manage your affiliate program has these benefits: #1 More Control And Customization With affiliate management software, you have more control over payment plans, accepting affiliates, how they promote your brand, and the commissions they earn. In contrast, affiliate networks impose limits on these aspects. #2 Better Value for Money In an affiliate network, you have to pay a transaction fee each time you pay commissions to affiliates, in addition to joining and monthly fees. With affiliate management software, you only pay for the subscription without transaction fees for commission payouts. #3 Enhanced Data Security When using affiliate management software, you keep the profiles of your affiliates and customers private. Joining an affiliate network may provide faster partner finding, but the network can access your affiliates' account details and contact them without your knowledge. #4 Improved Brand Awareness And Recall Affiliate software allows you to create promotional links with your own domain name and boost your brand awareness. In contrast, affiliate networks use their own URLs for these links.