Updated September 28, 2026 · AffCue Editorial Team
EarnKaro vs Hotmart
Where EarnKaro and Hotmart differ
| Compare | EarnKaro ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |  Hotmart |
|---|---|---|
| Publishers | 3,000,000Higher | 200,000 |
| Minimum payout | ₹10 | $50 |
| Payout frequency | daily | 30 days after sale |
| Tracking | Profit Link | Unique link sales tracking |
| Advertiser fee | Not confirmed | Transaction fee per sale, no monthly fee |
Same on both: Commission models (CPA).
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Key differences
- Publishers is higher at EarnKaro: 3,000,000 vs 200,000.
- Support channels: only EarnKaro offers Email.
- Support channels: only Hotmart offers Help centre.
- Founded is lower at Hotmart: 2011 vs 2019.
Our verdict on each
EarnKaro
EarnKaro suits Indian publishers who want to be paid quickly from a large retail network. It pays on a CPA model, offers recurring commission, and releases payouts daily once the balance reaches INR 10, which is a low bar for cashing out.
Hotmart
Hotmart pays publishers a share of each sale worth up to 80% on a cps basis, and it suits affiliates selling retail offers in global markets. Payout access sets the pace: withdrawals open at $50 and commission is released 30 days after sale, so steady volume matters more than a single conversion.
How they place
| Ranking | EarnKaro | Hotmart |
|---|---|---|
| Affiliate networks | 50 of 363 | 73 of 363 |
| Ecommerce and retail programs | 9 of 151 | 15 of 151 |
Also worth a look
A8.net has publishers at 3,726,707, against 3,000,000 for EarnKaro and 200,000 for Hotmart.
A8.net reviewWhere these facts come from
EarnKaro
- earnkaro.com: 8 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- cbinsights.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
Hotmart
- hotmart.com: 6 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- cbinsights.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
- forgeglobal.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
- help.hotmart.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
- suportehotmart.zendesk.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | EarnKaro | Hotmart |
|---|---|---|
| Legal entity | Pouring Pounds India Private Limited | Hotmart B.V. |
| Headquarters | India | Netherlands |
| Founded | 2019 | 2011Lower |
| Support channels | Help centre |
Affiliate programs
| Fact | EarnKaro | Hotmart |
|---|---|---|
| Commission terms | Up to 50% profit, 10% lifetime referral | Up to 80% per sale |
| Cookie window | 30 days | Not confirmed |
| Recurring commission | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Pricing model | CPS, RecurringCovers more | CPS |
| Features | Direct, ReferralCovers more | Direct |
| Region | Single country | Global |
| Payout threshold | ₹10 | Not confirmed |
| Payout methods | Bank transfer | Not confirmed |
| Commission (%) | 10% to 50% | up to 80%Higher |
| Verticals | Retail | Retail |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | EarnKaro | Hotmart | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Publishers | 3,000,000highest quarter | 200,000highest quarter | 30,000 |
Median across 87 listed affiliate programs.
Pros and cons
EarnKaro
Pros
- A low entry bar: the minimum payout of INR 10 ranks 4 of 105 brands in the directory.
- Recurring commission is offered, so a confirmed sale can keep paying after the initial order.
- A 30 cookie window, which matches the affiliate-network median of 30.
Cons
- Support runs on email only, with no phone or live chat channel listed.
- Coverage is single country, so traffic from outside its home market does not earn.
- The vertical is retail, so there is no finance, insurance or travel offer set to promote.
Hotmart
Pros
- A 200,000 publisher base puts Hotmart above the 30,000 median for this group, so offers meet real traffic.
- Sales are tracked through a unique link, so a conversion credit stays with the link that produced it.
- Hotmart B.V. has run since 2011, so the platform is a long-standing operation rather than a recent setup.
Cons
- Support runs on help centre only, so a stuck payout has one documented channel to try.
- Commission is released 30 days after sale and withdrawals open at $50, so cash arrives well after the sale.
- The vertical mix lists retail, a narrow base for anyone promoting outside that sector.
Who each suits
EarnKaro
Who it suits
- Indian publishers focused on retail and ecommerce who want a cash-out bar of INR 10.
- Affiliates who want both direct and referral routes into a single account rather than separate programmes.
- Publishers who prefer bank transfer payouts and daily access to earned balance.
Who should look elsewhere
- Publishers who want pay per lead or revenue share options: AWEmpire lists PPL, PPLR and PPS.
- Publishers who want several models to test in one network: Admitad runs cpa, cpl and cps side by side.
- Anyone based outside its home market, since coverage is single country.
Hotmart
Who it suits
- Publishers already selling retail offers who prefer payment per sale over per-lead.
- Anyone running a link-based audience, since sales are tracked through a unique link per publisher.
- Publishers building a balance toward $50 who are comfortable with a fixed payment delay.
Who should look elsewhere
- Publishers who want lead or revenue share options, since Admitad runs cpa, cpl and cps.
- Casual dating publishers, since AWEmpire (LiveJasmin family, casual-dating tier) pays on PPL, PPLR and PPS.
- Publishers wanting a much wider network, since A8.net lists 3,726,707 against 200,000 here.
Country by country
| Country | EarnKaro | Hotmart |
|---|---|---|
| India | Yes | No |
Questions about each
EarnKaro
What commission model does EarnKaro use?+
EarnKaro pays on a cost per action basis, the structure listed under cpa, with terms given as Up to 50% profit, 10% lifetime referral. You earn on the action rather than on a share of order value, and recurring commission is also offered, which can keep paying on a customer beyond the initial order.
What is the minimum payout and how fast can I withdraw?+
The minimum payout is INR 10, and the same figure is given as the cash-out threshold, so the balance needed before pulling funds is small. Payout frequency is daily, which shortens the wait once a conversion has cleared.
Hotmart
How much commission can I earn on Hotmart?+
Commission terms reach up to 80% of a sale, and the models listed are cpa and cps. The share itself is set per programme, so treat that figure as the ceiling publishers can be offered rather than a fixed rate for every offer.
How much do I need in the balance before Hotmart pays out?+
Withdrawals open once your balance reaches $50. That floor ranks 39 in this comparison, so a publisher testing a single programme has to build past it before seeing a first payment, which is worth weighing before signing up for low-ticket offers.
EarnKaro
Higher score in this comparison