VPN and security: what they really pay
10 VPN, antivirus and password manager programs, read from each company’s own page.
Where security programs publish a rate, it is a share of the sale: up to 100% at CyberGhost and PureVPN.
| 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 |
| Surfshark | From 40% of new sales | 30 days | $100 |
| CyberGhost‘Up to’ is the top of the range | Up to 100% commission | Not on its page | Not on its page |
| Malwarebytes | Up to 30% per sale | 45 days | Within 30 days of the sale |
| Proton | 30% on most plans; up to 100% of a new 1-month plan on some | Not on its page | Over $100, on the 30th of the next month |
| ExpressVPN | Not on its page | Not on its page | Not on its page |
| Norton | Not on its page | Not on its page | Not on its page |
| Dashlane | Not on its page | Not on its page | Not on its page |
| 1Password | Not on its page | Not on its page | Not on its page |
| NordLayer | Not on its page | Not on its page | Not on its page |
| PureVPN | 100% of a monthly plan, 40% of other plans, plus 35% recurring | 90 days | 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.