Product links
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Affiliate disclosure
How MailScouter may earn money without selling rankings.
Selected outbound product links are affiliate links. MailScouter may receive a commission when an eligible reader becomes a paying customer.
The revenue model
Affiliate commissions can fund research and maintenance.
When MailScouter links to a software vendor, selected links may contain tracking information that lets the vendor or affiliate network attribute a later signup or purchase to this site. If the transaction qualifies under the program terms, MailScouter may receive a commission.
The final price, currency, tax, promotion and contract terms shown in the vendor’s checkout remain the authoritative purchase terms. MailScouter does not process the payment or control the subscription.
Not every vendor has an affiliate relationship with MailScouter, and not every outbound link is commercial.
How links are treated
Commercial links and research sources serve different purposes.
Official sources
Pricing pages, help articles and policy documentation support factual claims. A source link is not necessarily commercial.
Internal links
Links to MailScouter reviews, comparisons, guides and methodology pages do not create an external commission.
Non-affiliate recommendations
A platform can be reviewed, ranked or recommended even when no commercial agreement exists.
Editorial independence
Commercial value does not determine the verdict.
- No paid placement: vendors cannot purchase a position in a ranking or comparison.
- No guaranteed coverage: joining an affiliate program does not guarantee a review.
- No suppressed limitations: billing rules, missing features and poor buyer fit remain visible.
- No commission-only shortlist: products without an active affiliate relationship can still be included.
- No automatic winner: a higher potential commission does not make a product the recommended choice.
Price and purchase terms
Always verify the final offer with the vendor.
Software pricing can vary by subscriber count, active profile count, monthly send volume, billing frequency, country, currency, tax treatment and temporary promotion.
MailScouter dates and sources material pricing claims, but the vendor’s current pricing page and checkout remain the final reference before purchase.
Purchases occur on the vendor or partner website. MailScouter may receive attribution or commission reporting, not the reader’s full payment details.
Vendor and partner contact
Relevant partnerships are considered under the same editorial rules.
Product teams may submit accurate program details, documentation or account access. They may not purchase editorial conclusions.
Accepted for consideration
- Official pricing and plan updates
- Product documentation and changelogs
- Review-account access without editorial control
- Relevant affiliate-program details
- Documented correction requests
Not accepted
- Paid rankings or guaranteed awards
- Prewritten positive reviews
- Undisclosed sponsored placement
- Payment to remove valid criticism
- Generic link-insertion offers
Disclosure FAQ
Common questions about affiliate links.
Does MailScouter earn from every link?
No. Some links are internal navigation or supporting sources. Only eligible commercial relationships can generate commission.
Can a vendor pay for a better score?
No. Rankings and verdicts are editorial decisions governed by the published methodology.
Will an affiliate link always give the lowest price?
No guarantee is made. Compare the vendor’s current offer, regional pricing and available promotions before purchasing.