Switch from Rewardful to Partnero: A Complete Step-by-Step Migration Guide
Are you using Rewardful for your affiliate programs but finding it limiting as your business grows? Partnero offers a more flexible, automated, and powerful platform for managing affiliate and referral programs of any scale. Best of all, moving your program from Rewardful to Partnero is fast, seamless, and doesn’t require manual data exports.
In this guide, we cover why to switch, how to migrate step-by-step, and tips to optimize your partner program after migration.
Why switch from Rewardful to Partnero?
Rewardful is a solid tool for basic affiliate programs, but growing businesses often encounter challenges such as:
Limited partner dashboard customization
Standard, rigid commission structures
Basic reporting and analytics
Minimal automation for onboarding and managing partners
Businesses switch from Rewardful to Partnero for several key reasons:
White-label, customizable partner dashboards
Dynamic, tiered commission structures
Automated partner onboarding
Advanced reporting and analytics in real time
Automated payouts
Feature Comparison:
For a detailed comparison of Partnero vs. Rewardful, visit our Rewardful Alternative Page.
What data gets migrated?
Partnero automatically imports your Rewardful program data when you connect your account. Migrated data includes:
Partner details (name, email, profile info)
Customer information
Clicks, signups, and transactions
Revenue and reward history
No manual export or import required. Just connect your Rewardful account to Partnero.
Common migration concerns and how Partnero solves them
Many customers worry about switching platforms because migrations can be:
Time-consuming
Complicated, requiring manual exports and imports
Risky, with potential data loss or downtime
Partnero’s approach reduces these concerns with:
Direct Account Connection: No CSV exports are needed. Connect your Rewardful account to Partnero, and your program data is imported automatically.
Automatic Data Import: Partners, customers, transactions, clicks, and revenue are imported without manual mapping.
Visible Migration Progress: A real-time progress indicator keeps you informed about migrated files throughout the process.
Minimal Disruption: Your Rewardful program continues running while Partnero imports the data in the background.
Support Available: Our team is ready to assist you with any questions during the migration.
Moving your partner program doesn’t have to be complicated. Partnero simplifies the process so you can continue running your program confidently.
How to migrate from Rewardful to Partnero: Step-by-step
Follow these steps for a smooth migration:
1. Create a program on Partnero
If you haven't yet, create an affiliate program on Partnero.
2. Connect Rewardful
Navigate to Program → Migration, click Connect next to Rewardful:
Find your API Secret in Rewardful under Company Settings → API Credentials and paste it to connect:
3. Select Campaign
Now that your Rewardful account is connected, click Migrate and select the campaign you want to import. You can also bring over campaign settings for consistency.
4. Start Migration
Click Process. Partnero imports:
Partners and their profiles
Customers and transactions
Clicks, signups, and revenue history
5. Monitor Progress
Check the migration status in real-time. Larger programs may take longer due to Rewardful’s API rate limits.
6. Verify and Launch
Once the migration shows Completed, review the imported data and continue running your program.
For full details, visit: Migrate from Rewardful to Partnero.
Flexible Integration Options
Partnero supports all the standard integration approaches you may already be used to, while also offering more flexible and extensible options, providing flexibility no matter your tech stack or workflow. You can choose from ready-made plugins for popular platforms like Shopify and WooCommerce; use Partnero’s REST API, JavaScript tracking, Universal integration or webhooks for deeper custom workflows; or leverage pre-built guides to streamline setup. In addition to these core methods, Partnero supports no-code automation via tools like Zapier and Make, giving you even more flexibility to tailor how your partner program fits into your business systems. If you’re unsure which approach is best, our support team can recommend the ideal solution for your setup.
Optimizing Your Program After Migration
After moving to Partnero, you can improve program performance with these tips:
Upgrade your partner portal: Offer your partners a modern, user-friendly, branded dashboard to track performance, earnings, and progress in real-time.
Implement powerful rewards: Use tiered, dynamic, product-based commissions to motivate & reward partners.
Automate and optimize: Use Partnero AI to simplify your workflows, optimize partner selection, and accelerate results.
Automate payouts: Streamline payout processes with Partnero’s automated payment tools, ensuring your partners are paid accurately and on time.
Simplify partner acquisition: Use embeddable and pop-up partner signup forms for a frictionless signup process.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Do I need to export data from Rewardful?
A: No. Partnero imports all program data directly when you connect your account.
Q: How long does migration take?
A: Small programs may finish in minutes. Larger programs may take hours due to API limits. Migration runs in the background.
Q: Will my commission structures transfer?
A: Yes. Partnero imports your Rewardful campaigns and commissions. You can customize them further afterward.
Q: Can I migrate multiple campaigns?
A: Yes, you can create multiple affiliate programs on Partnero and migrate different campaigns to each program.
Start Your Migration Today
Migrating from Rewardful to Partnero is simple, secure, and controlled. With automated data import, reliable processes, and ongoing support, your partner program will gain advanced features, better insights, and more flexibility.
Start migrating now, or get in touch with our support team if you have any questions or concerns!