Updated October 14, 2026 · AffCue Editorial Team
Eightcap vs Smartbroker
Eightcap
Higher score in this comparison
Smartbroker
What sets them apart
| Compare | EightcapReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | SmartbrokerReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Commission terms | Up to $600 CPA; up to 50% rebate | 60 EUR per depot opening |
| Recurring commission | YesHas it | No |
| Payout per sale or signup | $600 | €60 |
| Verticals | Investing | Investing, CryptoCovers more |
| Cookie window | Not confirmed | 60 days |
| Networks | Not confirmed | ADCELL, FinanceAds |
| Payout frequency | Monthly payments | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- Recurring commission: only Eightcap.
- Support channels: only Smartbroker offers Phone, Help centre.
- Pricing model: only Eightcap offers Revshare.
- Region: only Eightcap offers Global.
- Region: only Smartbroker offers Single country.
- Verticals: only Smartbroker offers Crypto.
Our verdict on each
Eightcap
Eightcap’s CFD affiliate program invites marketers to apply with details about their business. Approved partners receive portal access, referral links and marketing assets; the portal tracks client activity and conversions, and an affiliate manager is available.
Smartbroker
Smartbroker pays 60 EUR per depot opening on a cookie window of 60 days, which suits finance publishers running comparison and brokerage content in a single market. The trade-off is what follows the opening: recurring commission is off, so every payout depends on a fresh account rather than an account that stays funded.
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Eightcap | Smartbroker |
|---|---|---|
| Finance affiliate programs | 11 of 424 | 20 of 424 |
| Investing and trading programs | 6 of 87 | 10 of 87 |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | Eightcap | Smartbroker |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Global | Single country |
Where these facts come from
Eightcap
- eightcap.com: 9 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Smartbroker
- smartbrokerplus.de: 8 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- adcell.de: 4 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Eightcap | Smartbroker |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | CPA, RevshareCovers more | CPA |
| Features | Direct, Referral | Direct, Referral |
| Region | Global | Single country |
| Legal entity | Not confirmed | Smartbroker AG |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | Germany |
| Support channels | Phone, Email, Help centreCovers more |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Eightcap | Smartbroker | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cookie window | Not confirmed | 60 dayshighest quarter | 30 days |
Median across 147 listed affiliate programs.
Pros and cons
Eightcap
Pros
- Approved partners receive referral links and marketing assets through a portal.
- The portal tracks client activity and conversions, with an affiliate manager available.
Cons
- Applicants need approval, and local restrictions apply; enrollment is not guaranteed everywhere.
Smartbroker
Pros
- A cookie window of 60 days beats the 45 median for investing and trading programmes.
- Payout follows 60 EUR per depot opening on a cpa model, which is easy to plan for per account opening.
- Reach comes through ADCELL and financeAds, so partners are not tied to a single submission route.
Cons
- Recurring commission is off, and in the investing and trading group 30.3% of programmes do pay recurring, so this is the commoner setup in the category.
- Coverage is a single market, single country, so traffic from other markets cannot be sent to the same offer.
- Commission is tied to account openings alone, 60 EUR per depot opening, and recurring commission is off, so trading volume on an opened account adds nothing.
Who each suits
Eightcap
Who it suits
- Businesses or marketers considering the CFD affiliate program.
Smartbroker
Who it suits
- Publishers whose audience sits in the single market this programme serves, listed as single country.
- Sites that review brokers and want a predictable conversion fee: 60 EUR per depot opening on a cpa model.
- Partners promoting on the listed networks, ADCELL and financeAds, who already have tracking in place.
Who should look elsewhere
- Publishers wanting revenue share: Admitad pays 5% per sale, where Smartbroker pays on account openings alone, 60 EUR per depot opening.
- Publishers after a bonus on top of a signup fee: Qonto's CPA per registration plus KYB bonus adds one, while Smartbroker's terms are 60 EUR per depot opening.
- Publishers who want a lead deal as well as a conversion fee: Mintos pays Hybrid lead and CPA commission.
Country by country
| Country | Eightcap | Smartbroker |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | No | Yes |
Questions about each
Smartbroker
What does Smartbroker pay for a referral?+
The fee is 60 EUR per depot opening and the model is cpa. Payment is tied to the account being opened, not to trading volume afterwards, so a publisher is paid per completed opening. Recurring commission is off, which means no further share from that same account.
How long is the cookie window?+
The window is 60 days. That is longer than the 45 median in the investing and trading group and above the 30 median for finance overall, so a reader can read a comparison and still be credited. It ranks 23 among the 129 brands listed.
Is there any recurring commission?+
Recurring commission is off, so every payout depends on a fresh account opening. In the investing and trading group, 30.3% of programmes do pay recurring, which makes this the commoner setup in the category but not the only one. A share of an account's later activity needs a different programme.
Which networks run the Smartbroker programme?+
It is listed on ADCELL and financeAds, so a publisher already approved on either network can start promoting without a fresh onboarding process. Tracking covers direct and referral, meaning direct links and referral arrangements both sit in the programme. A publisher working mostly through content deals is naturally placed on the direct side.
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