Affiliate Disclosure

Last checked: 2026-08-26

Summary

Benchfold may earn a commission when you follow an affiliate link on this site and make a purchase, start a subscription, or complete another qualifying action defined by the relevant program.

Benchfold does not charge you an additional fee for using an affiliate link. The commission is paid by the vendor or affiliate network to Benchfold. Displayed prices, discounts, and promotions are set by the vendor at checkout—Benchfold does not guarantee that an affiliate link shows the same price you would see on the vendor’s site through a non-affiliate path.

What affiliate links are

An affiliate link is a URL that identifies Benchfold as the referring publisher. It may use parameters or redirect through an affiliate network. Some Benchfold pages link to vendor sites with standard URLs until affiliate programs are approved and links are updated.

When a page contains affiliate links, that page states so before the first affiliate link on the page. Article cards and listings may also indicate when a page contains affiliate links.

What affiliate relationships do not do

Affiliate relationships do not:

• Determine whether a tool is included in a guide
• Determine the order in which tools appear
• Determine how a tool is described, including limitations and “may not suit” guidance
• Guarantee that a tool is the right fit for your workflow

Benchfold does not sell ranking placement, sponsored review positions, or pay-to-include coverage. If a commercial relationship beyond standard affiliate commissions is ever established, it will be disclosed in a clear and specific way on the affected content.

How we choose what to cover

Benchfold chooses topics based on creator workflows—voice, video, email, and related production steps—and on whether official information is available to verify pricing, limits, and rights. Affiliate availability may affect whether a page uses an affiliate link, but not whether a product is discussed honestly.

We still cover limitations, plan caps, rights questions, and alternatives—including products we do not have affiliate relationships with—when they matter for the workflow.

Third-party programs and networks

Benchfold may participate in affiliate programs directly with vendors or through networks such as PartnerStack. Program rules, commission structures, cookie durations, and qualifying countries are set by each vendor and network. Those rules can change without notice on Benchfold’s site.

Benchfold does not control vendor billing, refunds, support, or product changes after you leave this site.

Your choice

You do not need to use Benchfold’s links. If you prefer not to use an affiliate link, you can visit a vendor’s site directly—for example by searching for the product name or typing the vendor’s official domain.

Advertising vs editorial content

Benchfold’s workflows, comparisons, and reviews are editorial content. They are not paid advertisements unless explicitly labeled as sponsored. Affiliate links are one form of commercial relationship and are disclosed as described on this page and on individual articles.

Updates

This disclosure may be updated when Benchfold adds affiliate programs, changes how links are labeled, or adopts new tracking practices. Material changes will be reflected on this page with an updated last-checked date.

Questions

For questions about this disclosure, see Contact.