OpenPartner vs Dub Partners
Dub has done a strong job packaging modern partner software for SaaS teams. OpenPartner takes a different angle: partner program software with a built-in marketplace, direct Stripe payouts, and an open-source core you can host yourself.
| OpenPartner | Dub Partners | |
|---|---|---|
| Product framing | Partner program software + built-in marketplace | Affiliate platform + partner marketplace |
| Open-source core | MIT-licensed, full source | Closed source |
| Self-host option | Available | Not available |
| Data portability | CSV, JSON, and SQL export | CSV export |
| Attribution models | Last-click, first-click, linear, position-based | Last-click focused |
| Direct payouts | Stripe payouts from brand to partner | Platform-managed payout experience |
| Creator earnings skim | No platform cut on creator earnings | Different payout economics by plan and flow |
| Partner discovery | OpenPartner Network marketplace | Dub Partners marketplace |
| Hosted entry price | $49 per month + 1.5% or 3% revshare | Higher entry SaaS pricing |
| Best fit | Teams that want open deployment options and direct payout economics | Teams that want a polished SaaS with Dub's workflow model |
Dub is still stronger in a few areas today.
Commercial polish
Dub has had more time to refine the product surface, onboarding flow, and everyday SaaS ergonomics.
Mature add-ons
Dub ships with more advanced extras around fraud workflows, partner UX, and surrounding ecosystem polish.
OpenPartner is the stronger fit if you care about the marketplace and the economics.
Direct payout model
OpenPartner keeps payouts between brand and partner through Stripe. That makes the creator-side story cleaner and easier to trust.
Open deployment path
Teams can host OpenPartner themselves, keep the data path portable, and still plug into the marketplace later.
Partner marketplace as a wedge
OpenPartner is not just another affiliate dashboard. The marketplace is part of the core story, not a sidecar feature.
Search-category fit
OpenPartner leans into partner program software, affiliate software, and partner discovery without forcing a closed-platform tradeoff.
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