Commission Management

Commissions that calculate themselves.

Flexible commission structures — flat rate, percentage, tiered, or recurring — that calculate and pay automatically. No spreadsheets. No mistakes. No delays.

Commission Structures
Flat Rate $50 per sale
Percentage 20% of revenue
Tiered 10% → 25%
Recurring 15% on renewals

Every commission structure you need, built in

From simple flat-rate payouts to complex multi-tier recurring commissions — configure once, run forever.

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Flat Rate Commissions

Pay a fixed dollar amount for every sale, signup, or conversion. Simple, predictable, and easy to communicate to your sales team and partners.

  • Fixed amount per conversion event
  • Different rates per product or plan
  • Bonus multipliers for high performers
  • Minimum payout thresholds
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Percentage-Based Commissions

Reward partners with a percentage of the revenue they generate. Aligns incentives — the more they sell, the more everyone earns.

  • Configurable percentage per product
  • Gross or net revenue calculation
  • Caps and floor settings
  • Real-time earnings preview
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Tiered Commission Structures

Motivate partners to sell more with escalating commission rates. Sell more, earn more — the ultimate incentive structure.

  • Unlimited tier levels
  • Volume or revenue-based tiers
  • Monthly or annual tier resets
  • Retroactive tier calculations
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Recurring Commissions

Pay commissions every time a referred subscriber renews. Build a partner channel that grows alongside your recurring revenue.

  • Commissions on subscription renewals
  • Configurable recurrence duration
  • Lifetime or time-limited payouts
  • Churn impact tracking
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Multi-Level / Multi-Tier Support

Support complex partner hierarchies where upstream partners earn overrides on downstream activity. Build a true partner network.

  • Configurable depth levels
  • Override commissions on downline sales
  • Visual hierarchy mapping
  • Anti-fraud protections built in

Automatic Calculation Engine

Every sale, renewal, and upgrade triggers real-time commission calculations. No manual entry. No spreadsheet formulas. Just accuracy.

  • Real-time calculation on every event
  • Handles splits, overrides, and bonuses
  • Currency-aware calculations
  • Full audit trail per calculation
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Commission Forecasting

Project future commission obligations based on pipeline, renewal schedules, and historical performance. Budget with confidence.

  • Pipeline-based commission projections
  • Renewal commission forecasts
  • Scenario modeling (what-if analysis)
  • Budget vs. actual variance tracking

Dispute Resolution Tools

When partners question a commission, handle it professionally. Built-in dispute workflows keep everyone happy and relationships strong.

  • Partner-initiated dispute filing
  • Structured review and resolution workflow
  • Adjustment and credit processing
  • Complete dispute history and audit log

Pick the model that fits your business

Mix and match commission types across different products, partner tiers, and time periods. No limits.

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Flat Rate

A fixed amount per qualifying event. Best for products with consistent pricing.

Example Setup
Per sale $50.00
Per upgrade $25.00
10 sales/month $500.00
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Percentage

A share of the revenue generated. Best for variable-price products and plans.

Example Setup
Commission rate 20%
Sale value $500.00
Commission earned $100.00
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Tiered

Escalating rates as volume increases. Best for incentivizing high performance.

Example Tiers
1 – 10 sales 10%
11 – 25 sales 15%
26+ sales 25%

From sale to payout in four steps

Every commission follows a clear, auditable path. No guesswork, no missing payments, no confusion.

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Sale

A subscription is purchased, renewed, or upgraded. The event is captured automatically in real time.

2

Calculate

The commission engine applies your rules — rate, tier, splits, and overrides — instantly and accurately.

3

Approve

Review calculated commissions in bulk or individually. Set up auto-approval rules for trusted partners.

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Pay

Process payouts via Stripe with one click or on a schedule. Partners see funds in their account, automatically.

Tiered commissions that drive performance

Create escalating commission structures that motivate partners to push harder. As they hit higher volume thresholds, their commission rate climbs — rewarding the behavior you want most.

  • Unlimited tier levels with custom thresholds
  • Choose retroactive or marginal tier calculation
  • Automatic tier promotion as sales volume grows
  • Visual progress indicators for partners
  • Monthly, quarterly, or annual tier reset periods
Partner Commission Tiers
Current period performance breakdown
Bronze (1 – 10 sales) 10%
$2,400
Silver (11 – 25 sales) 15%
$5,600
Gold (26 – 50 sales) 20%
$12,800
Platinum (51+ sales) 25%
$28,500
142 Total Sales
$49.3K Revenue
$9.8K Commissions

Complete visibility into every commission dollar

Real-time dashboards, exportable reports, and deep analytics so you always know where your commission budget stands.

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Commission Summary

Bird's-eye view of total commissions earned, pending, approved, and paid across all partners and time periods.

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Partner Performance

Rank partners by revenue generated, conversion rates, and commission earned. Identify top performers at a glance.

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Trend Analysis

Track commission growth over time. Spot seasonal patterns. Compare month-over-month and year-over-year trends.

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Payout History

Complete audit trail of every payout — who received what, when, and through which payment method. Exportable to CSV.

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Commission Forecast

Project upcoming commission obligations based on pipeline deals, renewal schedules, and current tier performance.

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Dispute Tracking

Monitor open disputes, resolution times, and adjustment history. Keep partner relationships transparent and healthy.

Everything else you need to manage commissions

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Role-Based Access

Control who can view, approve, and process commissions with granular permissions.

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Real-Time Notifications

Partners get notified instantly when commissions are calculated, approved, or paid.

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Stripe Connect Payouts

Partners link their Stripe account once. Payouts are processed automatically.

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Accounting Integration

Commissions auto-journal to your books via Kantivo App. Zero manual entries.

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API Access

Build custom integrations with our REST API. Webhooks for real-time commission events.

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Commission Statements

Generate professional PDF statements for partners showing full earnings breakdowns.

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Multi-Currency

Calculate commissions in any currency. Pay partners in their local currency via Stripe.

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Bulk Operations

Approve, adjust, or process hundreds of commissions at once with bulk action tools.

Ready to automate your commissions?

Stop tracking commissions in spreadsheets. Start calculating, approving, and paying automatically — in minutes, not days.

14-day free trial. No credit card required. Full access to every feature.