If you're a maker, builder, or creator who monetizes through affiliate links, you've probably spent hours tracking down the right affiliate programs across a dozen different networks. CJ Affiliate. ShareASale. Impact. AWIN. AvantLink. Rakuten. They all have their own dashboards, search tools, and quirks — and none of them talk to each other.
That changes today. The MakerManifest Affiliate Program Directory is live, and it's free for everyone.
What's in the directory?
Right now the directory includes over 2,900 affiliate programs pulled from the major networks:
● CJ Affiliate (Commission Junction) — one of the largest and oldest networks, with major retail brands
● ShareASale — huge variety, especially for niche and specialty retailers
● Impact — home to many mid-to-large brands with solid commission structures
● AWIN — strong in UK/EU markets plus international brands
● AvantLink — heavily outdoors, sports, and outdoor gear brands — extremely relevant for makers
● Rakuten Advertising — another major network with a wide mix of retailers
For each program you can see the network it's on, the category, commission rate range, cookie duration, and a direct apply link. No more hunting through network dashboards just to find the basics.
Filter for what matters to you
The directory isn't just a raw list — you can search and filter it:
● Search by brand name, domain, or category
● Filter by network (CJ, ShareASale, Impact, etc.)
● Filter by product category (Tools, Electronics, Outdoors, Photography, etc.)
● Toggle Maker-relevant only to surface programs that fit a maker/DIY/builder audience
The "Maker-relevant" flag is our editorial judgment on which programs are most likely to resonate with a workshop, photography, woodworking, or maker-type audience. It's not exhaustive — but it's a fast way to cut through 2,900 programs and find the ones worth your time.
Individual program pages
Click any program to get a full detail page with everything we have on it — commission structure, cookie window, network, apply link, and any notes on the program. Each page is indexed so it'll start showing up in search results for people looking for affiliate program info on specific brands.
Why we built this
MakerManifest is built around the idea that your gear recommendations should work for you, not just for the retailer. Affiliate programs are how that happens — but finding the right ones is genuinely hard. Our goal with the directory is to make that part of the workflow a lot faster, whether you're setting up your first gear list or expanding into new verticals.
This is v1. We're planning to add more networks, keep commission data more current, and add user notes/ratings down the road. If a program is missing or data is wrong, use the contact form to let us know.