Amazon Associates
Amazon's free affiliate program: earn commissions by linking to products on Amazon.
Overall rating★★★★★ 4.5
Monthly cost$0
CategoryAffiliate network
Home Businesses You Can Start for Free
Every business on this list costs $0 a month to join. That matters when money is already tight. But free to join doesn't always mean free to run, so open each review to see the real costs, like fees on each sale or a yearly renewal, before you sign up.
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Amazon KDP
Amazon's free self-publishing service for selling ebooks and paperbacks on Amazon and Kindle, paying royalties on each sale.
Overall rating★★★★★ 4.5
Monthly cost$0
CategoryOnline selling platform
Systeme.io
A funnel, email, course and website platform with a free plan for up to 2,000 contacts and an affiliate program that pays 60% lifetime recurring commissions.
Overall rating★★★★★ 4.5
Monthly cost$0
CategoryMarketing platform
Awin
A global affiliate network that connects publishers and content creators with brands around the world.
Overall rating★★★★☆ 4.0
Monthly cost$0
CategoryAffiliate network
CJ Affiliate
One of the largest affiliate networks, founded in 1998, connecting publishers with major brands.
Overall rating★★★★☆ 4.0
Monthly cost$0
CategoryAffiliate network
eBay
One of the biggest online marketplaces, where anyone can sell new and used items by auction or fixed price.
Overall rating★★★★☆ 4.0
Monthly cost$0
CategoryOnline selling platform
Etsy
An online marketplace, founded in 2005, where people sell handmade goods, vintage items, craft supplies and digital downloads.
Overall rating★★★★☆ 4.0
Monthly cost$0
CategoryOnline selling platform
impact.com
A partnership platform where affiliates, creators and publishers join free and apply to brand programs in one marketplace.
Overall rating★★★★☆ 4.0
Monthly cost$0
CategoryAffiliate network
LeadsLeap
A free marketing platform, running since 2008, that bundles a traffic network, autoresponder, page builder, popups and link tracking, with an optional $27 a month Pro plan.
Overall rating★★★★☆ 4.0
Monthly cost$0
CategoryMarketing platform
PartnerStack
A partner network for software (B2B) companies, where partners join free and promote hundreds of programs from one marketplace.
Overall rating★★★★☆ 4.0
Monthly cost$0
CategoryAffiliate network
Rakuten Advertising
A global affiliate network, formerly known as LinkShare, where publishers join free and partner with major retail and travel brands.
Overall rating★★★★☆ 4.0
Monthly cost$0
CategoryAffiliate network
Shopify Affiliate Program
Shopify's free affiliate program, which pays up to $150 for each new business you refer to a paid Shopify plan.
Overall rating★★★★☆ 4.0
Monthly cost$0
CategoryAffiliate network
Upwork
A freelance marketplace where freelancers and agencies bid on hourly and fixed-price projects from clients around the world.
Overall rating★★★★☆ 4.0
Monthly cost$0
CategoryFreelance marketplace
Amazon Seller (FBA)
Sell your products on Amazon.com, with the option to have Amazon store, pack and ship your orders through Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA).
Overall rating★★★★☆ 3.5
Monthly cost$0
CategoryOnline selling platform
ClickBank
An affiliate marketplace, founded in 1998, known for high-commission digital products and health and wellness offers.
Overall rating★★★★☆ 3.5
Monthly cost$0
CategoryAffiliate network
Digistore24
An affiliate marketplace and sales platform for digital products, where affiliates join free and promote vendor offers for commission.
Overall rating★★★★☆ 3.5
Monthly cost$0
CategoryAffiliate network
eBay Partner Network
eBay's free affiliate program: earn a percentage of the sale when people buy on eBay through your links.
Overall rating★★★★☆ 3.5
Monthly cost$0
CategoryAffiliate network
Fiverr
A freelance marketplace, founded in 2010, where sellers offer services like design, writing, video and AI work as fixed-price gigs.
Overall rating★★★★☆ 3.5
Monthly cost$0
CategoryFreelance marketplace
FlexOffers
An affiliate network where publishers and creators join free and promote thousands of brands across many categories.
Overall rating★★★★☆ 3.5
Monthly cost$0
CategoryAffiliate network
Gumroad
A simple platform for selling digital products like ebooks, courses, templates and memberships, with no monthly fee.
Overall rating★★★★☆ 3.5
Monthly cost$0
CategoryOnline selling platform
Isagenix
A nutrition and weight management company with a Brand Partner program that pays 20% to 30% on every sale, with no sign-up fee.
Overall rating★★★★☆ 3.5
Monthly cost$0
CategoryNetwork marketing
Mary Kay
A direct sales beauty company, in business for over 60 years, where Independent Beauty Consultants sell skin care, makeup and fragrance.
Overall rating★★★★☆ 3.5
Monthly cost$0
CategoryNetwork marketing
Mercari
An online marketplace where people sell almost anything, from clothes and electronics to toys and collectibles, with a flat 10% selling fee.
Overall rating★★★★☆ 3.5
Monthly cost$0
CategoryOnline selling platform
Outschool
An online marketplace where teachers run live small-group classes for kids and teens on almost any subject.
Overall rating★★★★☆ 3.5
Monthly cost$0
CategoryFreelance marketplace
Poshmark
A social marketplace for buying and selling new and used clothing, shoes, accessories and home goods.
Overall rating★★★★☆ 3.5
Monthly cost$0
CategoryOnline selling platform
Preply
An online tutoring marketplace where tutors teach languages and other subjects one-on-one and set their own hourly rates.
Overall rating★★★★☆ 3.5
Monthly cost$0
CategoryFreelance marketplace
Printify
A print on demand service that connects to your online store, prints your designs on products and ships them to your customers.
Overall rating★★★★☆ 3.5
Monthly cost$0
CategoryOnline selling platform
Teachers Pay Teachers
A marketplace where teachers and educators sell lesson plans, worksheets and classroom resources they create.
Overall rating★★★★☆ 3.5
Monthly cost$0
CategoryOnline selling platform
Toptal
An exclusive freelance network for top developers, designers, finance experts and project managers, which accepts fewer than 3% of applicants.
Overall rating★★★★☆ 3.5
Monthly cost$0
CategoryFreelance marketplace
Walmart Affiliate Program
Walmart's affiliate program, where approved creators and publishers earn commission on Walmart.com purchases made through their links.
Overall rating★★★★☆ 3.5
Monthly cost$0
CategoryAffiliate network
Amway
One of the oldest and largest network marketing companies, selling nutrition, beauty and home products through Independent Business Owners (IBOs).
Overall rating★★★☆☆ 3.0
Monthly cost$0
CategoryNetwork marketing
Arbonne
A plant-based skin care, wellness and nutrition company, founded in 1980, that sells through Independent Consultants.
Overall rating★★★☆☆ 3.0
Monthly cost$0
CategoryNetwork marketing
Avon
A beauty company, founded in 1886, where Ambassadors sell makeup, skin care and personal care products and earn commission on customer orders.
Overall rating★★★☆☆ 3.0
Monthly cost$0
CategoryNetwork marketing
Freelancer.com
A large freelance marketplace where freelancers bid on fixed-price and hourly projects posted by clients.
Overall rating★★★☆☆ 3.0
Monthly cost$0
CategoryFreelance marketplace
Herbalife
A global nutrition company selling weight management and wellness products through independent distributors.
Overall rating★★★☆☆ 3.0
Monthly cost$0
CategoryNetwork marketing
Juice Plus+
A whole food nutrition company selling fruit and vegetable capsules and shakes through independent Partners.
Overall rating★★★☆☆ 3.0
Monthly cost$0
CategoryNetwork marketing
JVZoo
A digital product marketplace where affiliates join free, promote software and info products, and vendors set their own commission rates.
Overall rating★★★☆☆ 3.0
Monthly cost$0
CategoryAffiliate network
Monat
A hair care and skin care company that sells through Market Partners, who earn commission on customer orders and team sales.
Overall rating★★★☆☆ 3.0
Monthly cost$0
CategoryNetwork marketing
Nu Skin
A skin care, anti-aging and wellness company where Brand Affiliates join free and earn by selling its products.
Overall rating★★★☆☆ 3.0
Monthly cost$0
CategoryNetwork marketing
PeoplePerHour
A UK-based freelance marketplace where freelancers sell fixed-price offers and win projects from clients around the world.
Overall rating★★★☆☆ 3.0
Monthly cost$0
CategoryFreelance marketplace
Redbubble
A print on demand marketplace where artists upload designs and Redbubble prints and ships products like shirts, stickers and mugs.
Overall rating★★★☆☆ 3.0
Monthly cost$0
CategoryOnline selling platform
Rev
A transcription and captioning company where freelancers get paid weekly to transcribe, caption and translate audio and video from home.
Overall rating★★★☆☆ 3.0
Monthly cost$0
CategoryFreelance marketplace
USANA
A nutrition supplement company, founded in 1992, that sells through Associates and offers a separate affiliate program paying 15% to 20% on link sales.
Overall rating★★★☆☆ 3.0
Monthly cost$0
CategoryNetwork marketing
UserTesting
A paid testing platform where everyday people get paid to try websites and apps and share their honest feedback.
Overall rating★★★☆☆ 3.0
Monthly cost$0
CategoryFreelance marketplace
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