Categories
We start vertical rather than broad: each category below is a domain where affiliate programmes are plentiful and buying decisions take real research.
AI writing, design and research tools that pay for themselves
AI writing assistants, image generators, meeting notetakers and research copilots. These tools are usually subscription-based, so first-year and annual-plan promos make the bigg…
VPNs, password managers and security software
VPN and privacy software is the classic coupon category: long-term plans are routinely discounted and the discount usually grows with the plan length.
Shared, VPS and cloud hosting for new projects
Hosting promos are almost always attached to the initial term, and renewal pricing is where the real cost hides. Compare the renewal rate, not just the first invoice.
Keyword research, rank tracking and marketing automation
SEO suites and marketing platforms bill monthly on annual commitments, so a 15–30% annual discount compounds. Watch the seat count and API limits before committing.
Project management, notes and design workspaces
Team productivity tools price per seat, which means a discount on the annual plan scales with team size.
Utilities, desktop apps and developer services
One-off software licences and developer services, including lifetime deals that are worth checking against the update policy.