The verdict
On the data we hold, Vercel comes out ahead. Here is why, point by point.
What the data says
- Only Vercel has a free plan to start on.
- Vercel starts lower, at $20/mo against $40.83/mo.
- Both have an API and an MCP server, so either works with AI employees.
- In our More tools ranking, Vercel places 6 and FirstPromoter 1 of 6.
Side by side
| At a glance | ||
|---|---|---|
| Starts at | $40.83/mo | $20/mo |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| MCP server | Yes | Yes |
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Plans and pricing
FirstPromoter
- StarterFor up to 5,000 USD per month of affiliate-generated revenue.$49/mo
- BusinessFor up to 15,000 USD per month of affiliate-generated revenue.$99/mo
- EnterpriseFor affiliate-generated revenue above 15,000 USD per month.$149/mo
Vercel
- HobbyFree plan for personal, non-commercial projects.Free
- Pro$20 per month per developer seat, includes $20 usage credit; unlimited viewer seats at no cost.$20/mo/seat
Prices as the vendors list them. They change often; the final price is on their sites.
Who each is for
Choose FirstPromoter if…
Subscription SaaS companies on Stripe, Paddle, Chargebee or a similar billing tool that want to run an affiliate, influencer or customer referral programme with commissions tied to recurring revenue.
Choose Vercel if…
Developers and small product teams who ship front-end heavy web apps and marketing sites, want every Git push to produce a live preview, and do not want to run servers.
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ToolTrack affiliate, referral and partner program clicks, conversions and commissions from one dashboard.More tools
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ToolManages affiliate and referral programs for SaaS companies that use Stripe for payments.More tools
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