VPN (Virtual Private Network) programs have been around for a very long time, but only computer geeks used them right away. In 2013, after Snowden spoke about the widespread government surveillance of its citizens, VPNs have skyrocketed in popularity.
Lockdown, work and home shopping have only added to their popularity over the past year.
In this post, we have summed up the most popular VPN offers and affiliate programs.
For more technical details on getting started with the VPN vertical, check out our complete affiliate guide.
VPN offer flow options
The VPN niche boasts extensive options for affiliate marketing. You can choose any offer flow: from the simplest pay per installation (CPI) to the long-playing Revenue Share.
| Offer flow | Decryption | Payouts |
|---|---|---|
| CPI | Cost Per Install | from $0,01 to $1 |
| CC submit | Credit card submit | from $0,50 to $7 |
| Click2SMS or Pin Submit* | — | from $0,50 to $7 |
| CPS | Сommissions for every subscription | from $5 to $40 |
| Revenue Share | — | from 30% to 100%** |
*this is for mobile traffic only.
**based on the subscription period.
Read more about Click2SMS here.
How to choose a VPN offer
As elsewhere, offers with quite low payouts are more suitable for beginners who want to gain experience and make first mistakes on simpler options.
But CPS and RevShare offers, for obvious reasons, are more difficult to convert: the user will have to get a wallet and pay for a VPN subscription.
As for RevShare, it also has its own nuances. You may be promised payment in the amount of 100% of the income per subscriber, but the period of such payment is usually no more than 1 month. So, be careful with the terms.
For the game of long-term profit, offers with a 30-50% payment for the entire lifetime of clients on the service are more suitable. Such a user will bring you more income in the long term, but it will also be more difficult to convert it.
Affiliate programs vs. branded affiliate VPN programs
Where to go for a VPN offer: to an affiliate program or to the VPN software itself?
The global VPN market has a wide choice and excellent terms from direct advertisers – VPN brands. Direct advertiser attracts affiliates with higher payouts. It’s clear: you don’t have to share with an intermediary (affiliate program). The only disadvantage is that you will have one offer or product that is not suitable for everyone.
In this regard, affiliate programs are more attractive: you can launch several offers at once and see what goes on.
Here you can find an overview of VPNs for affiliates.
VPN brands with their own affiliate program
We have put together the top 15 affiliate marketing vpn programs from direct advertisers.
Top 15 VPN with Affiliate Program
Avast
AVG Technologies
CyberGhost
ExpressVPN
FastestVPN
F-Secure
HideMyAss
IPVANISH VPN
NordVPN
Norton VPN
Panda Security
Private Internet Access VPN
SurfShark
TunnelBear VPN
ZenMate
In this list, you definitely noticed brands that also provide antivirus services. You can choose from what angle to promote these services: as a bundle of VPN + Antivirus, VPN only, or Antivirus only.
By the way, in affiliate programs you can also find offers from brands of direct advertisers, only the terms there will be different.
Look for the list of the best VPN offers from affiliate networks below?.
Read a guide to promoting antivirus software here.
Top 3 direct VPN advertisers affiliate programs overview
We’ve checked some affiliate programs from the direct advertisers and found the best high-paying VPN affiliate programs for you.
1. NordVPN
NordVPN is available for various browsers: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Firefox, and Chrome.
The NordVPN affiliate program accepts all types of traffic from any GEO. You are provided with an account manager ready to help with all questions, including advertising materials.
In this case, your strategy can be built around a recognizable brand, and promotional materials from NordVPN will contribute to a high CR.
Speaking about terms, they are called some of the nicest VPNs on the market. The payment terms look like this:
Model: CPS
Payment: from $10
Payments via bank account or Paypal
| DURATION | NEW SIGN-UP | RENEWAL |
|---|---|---|
| 1 month | 100% | 30% |
| 6 months | 40% | 30% |
| 12 months | 40% | 30% |
| 24 months | 40% | 30% |
2. ExpressVPN
ExpressVPN was founded in 2009 and calls itself the largest VPN provider. The service operates thousands of servers in 160 locations of 94 countries and offers apps for all devices and platforms such as Windows, Mac, Android, iOS, Linux, and routers, in addition to browser extensions such as Chrome and Firefox.
Unlike NordVPN, ExpressVPN only pays for new customers.
Payouts look like this:
- 1-month subscription to the service package – $1
- 6-month subscription to the service package – $2
- 12-month subscription to the service package – $36
It is better to discuss the size of payments with your personal manager. They may vary, depending on your volumes and other details. The general rule of thumb is that the more subscriptions, the more you pay per lead.
Payments are made once a month, on the 15th by PayPal or to a credit card (if the amount is more than $1000).
3. PandaVPN
For the convenience of affiliates, this affiliate program accepts any traffic type.
CPS
Minimum payout: $100
Method: Paypal
30% -100% from each sale and 30% regular commission.
What is RichAds?
🔝 Push and pop ads,
🔼 CPC starts from $ 0.003,
🔝 CPM from $0,3 in Tier 3, $0,5 in Tier 2, $1 in Tier 1,
⏫ large volumes of available traffic in more than 200 geos.
Offers from the best VPN affiliate programs
The best VPN offers from Traffic Shark
- Inhouse! FOX VPN
Preview url: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fox-vpn/id1554819217
Available geos: 20+ countries
Payout 3-9$ per trial
Where to find: http://go.trafficshark.pro
- Best VPN
Preview url: https://apps.apple.com/US/app/id1526470360?mt=8
Available geos: UK US CA AU DE JP
Payout 8-10$ per trial
Where to find: http://go.trafficshark.pro
- Force VPN
Preview url: https://apps.apple.com/app/id1533628002?mt=8
Available geos: UK US CA AU JP
Payout 8-10$ per trial
Where to find: http://go.trafficshark.pro
- Panther VPN
Preview url: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.panther_vpn.securevpn
Available geos: WW
Payout 25$ per purchase
Where to find: http://go.trafficshark.pro
- All Secure VPN
Preview url: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/all-secure-vpn/id1473787702
Available geos: KR HK JP TW US AU CA
Payout 7-9$ per trial
Where to find: http://go.trafficshark.pro
TOP VPN offers from AdCombo
- 31751 GhostVPN – CA, US, JP, AU (iOS) / payout: $1.7
- 31718 VPN – BH (iOS, Android) / payout: $4.25
- 31554 VPN – CZ (iOS, Android) / payout: $4
- 22141 VPN – PT (iOS, Android) / payout: $3
The best VPN offers from Admitad
- NordVPN WW https://account.admitad.com/gb/webmaster/offers/18867/
Paid order – 43.9%
Regions – All - Surfshark WW https://account.admitad.com/gb/webmaster/offers/24210/
Sale – 40%
Regions – All - RUSVPN Many GEO’s https://account.admitad.com/gb/webmaster/offers/23658/
Subscription 2.9$-43.75$
Regions – CA, DE, RU, UA, US, AU
VPN offers from CityAds
- IP Vanish VPN
CPS
US, CA, AU, NZ, UK, ZA
[web+mob]
28,00 USD - F-Secure VPN
WW
CPS
[web+mob]
allowed traffic (all except brand bidding, click under/ pop-under, doorway, Toolbar)
Publisher fee 21,00% - CyberGhost VPN
WW
CPA
Paid order 18.50 USD - Surfshark
WW
CPS
payment: 35% from subscription - HolaVPN
WW
CPS,
payment: monthly subscription plan (64.00%).
Worldwide antivirus statistics say that 62% of VPN users are men. Push notifications from RichAds have more male audiences than female ones. And the format is great for running a VPN.
It’s time to try VPN on push ads!
What is RichAds?
🔝 Push and pop ads,
🔼 CPC starts from $ 0.003,
🔝 CPM from $0,3 in Tier 3, $0,5 in Tier 2, $1 in Tier 1,
⏫ large volumes of available traffic in more than 200 geos.
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