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RunPod affiliate program

The AI developer cloud: on-demand GPUs, serverless inference, and multi-node clusters

Verified

RunPod is an AI code tool. RunPod lists 10% for 6 months on referred customer payments (12% on product usage) via PartnerStack; in-house affiliate tier: 10% kickback on all referral spend as recurring commission, through PartnerStack. aifilliate checked these terms against the cited vendor source on 2026-08-22.

Commission

10% for 6 months on referred customer payments (12% on product usage) via PartnerStack; in-house affiliate tier: 10% kickback on all referral spend

Structure

Recurring

Cookie window

Not stated

Network

PartnerStack

Payout threshold

Not stated

Checked

2026-08-22

EvidenceChecked against the vendor source

Recorded 2026-08-22. Affiliate terms change, so review the source before publishing a claim.

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Product notes

About RunPod

RunPod is an AI developer cloud providing on-demand GPU pods, serverless inference endpoints, and multi-node clusters for building, training, and scaling AI workloads. It operates two tiers: an open referral program paying credits plus spend kickback, and an affiliate tier unlocked after referring 25 spending users, adding a higher kickback and cash payouts.

Best for: Developers, researchers, and technical creators whose audiences deploy GPU compute, tutorials, or open-source model setups.

Payout mechanics

Referral bonuses arrive as account credits once a referred user spends on platform; affiliate-tier earnings can be taken as cash deposited on a regular cadence instead of credits.

Promotion rules from the vendor

Self-referrals and referral manipulation are prohibited and may result in account suspension.

Verbatim from the recorded source

“Earn 10% for 6 months on payments for customers you refer! Earn 12% on product usage for each customer you refer!”
market.partnerstack.com

“Once you've successfully referred 25 users who have each spent at least $10 on Runpod, you'll receive an invitation to join our affiliate program. This unlocks enhanced benefits including 10% commission rates, cash payout options, and direct communication with our team.”
www.runpod.io

“Beyond the initial bonus, you'll earn recurring commissions: 3% on Pod spend and 5% on Serverless spend for the first 6 months after they sign up.”
www.runpod.io · commission type

“Already a partner? Sign in (https://dash.partnerstack.com/login) — Apply to program”
market.partnerstack.com · network

Decision notes

What affiliates should verify before promoting RunPod

Confirm the commission basis, eligible plans, cookie attribution rules, payout timing, refund reversals, paid-ad restrictions, trademark rules, and regional eligibility directly with RunPod. A high percentage can still be a mediocre offer when the plan price, conversion rate, or retention is poor. Numbers remain stubbornly contextual.

What commission does the RunPod affiliate program pay?

RunPod lists 10% for 6 months on referred customer payments (12% on product usage) via PartnerStack; in-house affiliate tier: 10% kickback on all referral spend as recurring commission. aifilliate checked these terms against the cited vendor source on 2026-08-22.

How do I join the RunPod affiliate program?

Open the official RunPod affiliate program page and follow the vendor's application process. The recorded program is through PartnerStack.