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, payouts that go straight from you to your partners, and an open-source core, partner program included, that you can host yourself.
| OpenPartner | Dub Partners | |
|---|---|---|
| Product framing | Partner program software + built-in marketplace | Link platform + partner program |
| Open-source core | MIT-licensed, full source, partner program included | Link platform AGPLv3; the partner program code is under Dub's Enterprise Edition license |
| Self-host option | Available — Docker Compose template | Link platform self-hostable; running Dub Partners yourself in production needs an Enterprise Edition subscription |
| Data portability | CSV, JSON, and SQL export; the bundle restores into a self-hosted copy | CSV exports of partners, commissions, links and analytics, plus API list endpoints |
| Attribution models | Last-click, first-click, linear, position-based | Last-click by default, first-click optional; 90-day default window |
| Direct payouts | You pay partners through your own rail on hosted plans; Stripe Connect from your own Stripe account on self-host | Dub pays partners through Stripe Express or a USDC wallet |
| Payout fees | None from OpenPartner; no platform cut on creator earnings | 5% on payouts funded by ACH or 8% by card on Business and Advanced; 3% / 6% on Enterprise |
| Partner discovery | OpenPartner Network marketplace, included on hosted plans | Partner Network access and marketplace listing on Enterprise only |
| Hosted entry price | $0/month + 3% of partner-attributed revenue (Revshare), or $49/month + 1.5% (Flex). Where 10% of the commission (5% on Flex) is higher, as on commissions above 30% or bounties, that's the fee | Partner programs from the Business plan: $90/month, covering up to $2,500/month in payouts |
| Best fit | Teams that want open deployment options and direct payout economics | Teams that want a polished SaaS with Dub's workflow model |
Dub details come from its public pricing, help center, docs and GitHub repository, as of October 2026. They change, so check them before you decide.
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
Fraud detection with a review queue on Advanced and up, bounties, discounts for referred customers, and reward conditions by country, product or performance.
Payouts done for you
Dub pays your partners through Stripe Express or a USDC wallet, for a fee on each payout. On OpenPartner's hosted plans you send the money yourself and mark it paid.
OpenPartner is the stronger fit if you care about the marketplace and the economics.
Direct payout model
OpenPartner keeps payouts between brand and partner, with no platform cut and no payout fee. 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, and it's included on Revshare and Flex. Dub's Partner Network is on its Enterprise plan.
Open source, partner program included
OpenPartner's whole repository is MIT-licensed, with the partner program, attribution and payouts in it. Dub's link platform is AGPLv3, but its partner program code is under an Enterprise Edition license.
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