Best Cake Affiliate Alternative
The Future Moves Fast. Don’t Get Stuck in Yesterday’s Tool.
Best Cake Affiliate Alternative
The Future Moves Fast. Don’t Get Stuck in Yesterday’s Tool.
We’re Building Tomorrow. They’re Still Fixing Yesterday.
3,000+ Customers Already Trust Us
Cake Affiliate Can’t Keep Up.
We’re Miles Ahead.
We’ve stacked the numbers, reviews, and real stories — everything you need to choose better, and every reason not to settle for less, including:
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Fully Automated Affiliate Payouts
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Extensive Affiliate Marketplace
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Unlimited Clicks, Conversions & Offers
One Look Is Enough to See the Difference.
| Category | Cake Affiliate | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Transparent, predictable monthly plans | Non-transparent, expensive, long-term contracts |
| Scalability | Unlimited clicks, conversions, offers, and affiliates | Limited clicks, conversions, offers, and affiliates |
| Analytics & Reporting | Real-time analytics, advanced dashboards | Limited reporting capabilities |
| Affiliate Payouts Options | Fully automated, multi-currency, global payouts | Manual, limited options, no automation |
| Marketplace | Vetted partners, agencies, and affiliate community | No built-in marketplace |
| Product Updates & Features | New features added monthly, fully customizable | No product updates, minimal customization |
| Interface & Usability | Modern, intuitive UI; easy onboarding | Outdated, non-intuitive interface |
| Rate Limits & Scalability | 1200 API requests per minute, built for high-volume | 60 requests per hour, restrictive |
| Capterra Scoring | 4.8 (based on 140 reviews) | 4.3 (based on 17 reviews) |
| G2 Scoring | 4.9 (based on 250 reviews) | 4.5 (based on 59 reviews) |
We don’t make claims, we show facts. All data sourced publicly, updated on September 30, 2025.
Cake Affiliate Users Ask for It...
“Trying to get custom features built out is like pulling teeth. Something as simple as firing postback url pixels on http posted leads is impossible.”
“The API that checks partners for suppression file downloads isn't easy to navigate based on a client with multiple offers. The idea portal is a long process and it's rare that submissions get picked-up for implementation. The alerts are a great idea, but there could be more options to make them more intelligent. Searching for words in the platform has to be exact or else the results won't appear.”
"Our experience with CAKE Affiliate Software left us deeply dissatisfied. Months of dedication and effort went into setting up their platform for our affiliate marketing program, only to culminate in a shockingly high five-figure bill that completely blindsided us. The most glaring issue that emerged during our tenure with CAKE was the alarming disconnect between their business and IT departments. It seemed as though these two vital components of their company were working in separate universes. This misalignment resulted in a litany of problems that ultimately culminated in a disastrous financial outcome for our organization."
Trackdesk Already Has It.
Stop Waiting for Features That Already Exist.
More Than Support. A True Growth Partner.
More Than Support. A True Growth Partner.
Trackdesk’s support blends technical expertise with a human touch, so you can stay focused on growth — not troubleshooting.
Assistance with advanced automations
Assistance with advanced automations
Strategic growth sessions
Strategic growth sessions
Influence upcoming updates
Influence upcoming updates
Cake Affiliate slowing you down? Switch to Trackdesk.
Switching Is Simple. Migration Is Seamless.
Scope & Plan
We start by aligning on your goals and migration scope, confirming which data to move—affiliates, clicks, conversions, offers—along with acceptance criteria and a smooth cutover plan.
Export & Map
Your existing data is exported, cleaned, and normalized. We then map fields, IDs, and attribution rules to perfectly match Trackdesk’s schema.
Configure & Import
Our team prepares the system for your datasets and imports everything with precision—ensuring accuracy from the start.
Verify & Go Live
We verify every detail so your data is complete and accurate on Trackdesk. Once confirmed, you’re ready to go live with zero disruptions.
StealthWriter Switched. They Grew. You Can Too.
From Frustration to Global Growth
Within months of switching to Trackdesk, StealthWriter onboarded 1,000+ affiliates, automated global payouts, and increased monthly revenue by 33%, all with Trackdesk's real-time tracking and actionable insights.
Trackdesk gave us the flexibility and accuracy we needed to scale efficiently, while we focused on recruiting the right affiliates and building momentum. It’s been a solid collaboration that contributed to our growth.
Co-founder at StealthWriter
Stories of Teams Who Moved Faster
With Trackdesk
SlickText scaled to $10K/day with Trackdesk, unlocking:
$10K+ Daily Revenue
83% Profit Margin
Consistent Growth Since August 2024
Streamlined Program Management
Top One Futures scaled to $2M revenue in a month, plus:
Onboarded over 500 affiliates
Automated global payouts via Tipalti
Set up real-time tracking and attribution
Implemented MLM-ready commission structures
CA Partners boosted program margin by 18%, enjoying:
Zero Manual Payouts
Improved Affiliate Trust
Seamless Global Operations
Direct Influence on the Product
Listen to What Our Clients Say About Us
Listen to What Our Clients Say About Us
Effortless Integration, Endless Possibilities
From traffic sources to billing systems, connect every part of your affiliate ecosystem in minutes — and keep everything running smoothly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Cake is a legacy platform, mostly used by companies that can accommodate long-term contracts and older workflows. Trackdesk, by contrast, supports modern programs of any size with automation, full customization, and no restrictive limits.