Reseller programs: what they really pay
4 reseller programs, where you set your own margin, read from each company’s own page.
A reseller buys at one price and sells at another, and can sell under its own brand. Unlike an affiliate, you carry the customer, so support and billing can be yours. Your profit is the gap you create.
| Program | What it pays | Cookie | Paid out at |
|---|---|---|---|
| VOLTIX referral program | 60% of the full price, on every renewal (30% with a discount code) | 90 days, then for good | From $20 |
| Hostwinds ResellerAlso a white-label option | Your own margin | Not on its page | Not on its page |
| ScalaHosting ResellerWhite-labelled | Your own margin | Not on its page | Not on its page |
| Odoo Partners | Not on its page | Not on its page | Not on its page |
| InMotion Reseller | Your own margin | Not on its page | Not on its page |
How to read this
- ‘Up to’ is the top of a range, and says nothing about typical pay.
- ‘Not on its page’ means the company’s public page shows no figure, so ask them or read the terms after you join.
- Rates change, so check the program’s page before you build anything around it.
Affiliate or reseller?
| Compared | Affiliate | Reseller |
|---|---|---|
| You earn | A share of each sale | The gap between your cost and your price |
| The customer belongs to | The company | Can be you |
| Support | Their job | Can be your job |
| What you risk | Your time | Your time, and any stock or credits you buy first |
Before you resell anything
- Check that the company really allows you to resell.
- Work out your margin after support time and refunds.
- If most of the money comes from recruiting other resellers, read what the FTC says about pyramid schemes.