In short: Some links on SMBComparison are affiliate links. If you click and make a purchase, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. This helps support our work. Our recommendations are based on merit, not commission rates.
What Are Affiliate Links?
Affiliate links are special URLs that track when visitors click through to a product or service. If you make a purchase after clicking an affiliate link, we receive a small commission from the company.
Important: Using our affiliate links does not cost you anything extra. The price you pay is the same whether you use our link or go directly to the company's website.
How We Use Affiliate Links
We include affiliate links in our comparison articles, reviews, and product recommendations. These links may appear in:
- Product comparison tables
- Tool cards and recommendations
- "Visit Site" or "Try Free" buttons
- In-text links to products we discuss
When an article contains affiliate links, you'll typically see a disclosure at the end of the article or near the link itself.
Our Editorial Independence
We want to be completely transparent: affiliate relationships do not influence our recommendations. Here's our commitment to you:
- Merit-Based Recommendations: We recommend products based on features, usability, and value—not commission rates. Some of our top picks have no affiliate program at all.
- Honest Reviews: We include both pros and cons in our reviews. If a product has significant drawbacks, we'll tell you, even if we earn a commission from it.
- Real Testing: We test products ourselves and consider real user feedback. We don't just copy marketing materials.
- No Pay-for-Placement: Companies cannot pay to be featured or to receive a higher ranking in our comparisons.
Why We Use Affiliate Links
Creating high-quality comparison content takes significant time and effort. We research products, test features, analyze pricing, and keep our content updated. Affiliate commissions help us:
- Keep the website free for all visitors
- Invest time in thorough product research
- Update our content as products change
- Maintain our editorial independence (no need for sponsored content)
FTC Compliance
In accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines on endorsements and testimonials, we disclose our affiliate relationships. The FTC requires that we inform you of any material connection between us and the products or services we recommend.
This disclosure page, along with specific disclosures in our content, fulfills this requirement.
Affiliate Programs We Participate In
We may participate in affiliate programs with various software companies and affiliate networks. The specific programs change over time as we add and remove products from our coverage.
If you have questions about whether a specific link is an affiliate link, feel free to contact us.
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We appreciate when you choose to support us by using our links, but we respect your decision either way. Our goal is to provide useful information regardless of whether we earn a commission.
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We believe in transparency and are happy to answer any questions you may have.