AffiliateWP - REST API Extended vs SliceWP
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| Feature | AffiliateWP - REST API Extended v1.2.1 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Paid Visit Details | SliceWP v1.2.14 · checked 23 Oct 2026 Free + paid · ★ 4.9/5 Visit Details |
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| At a glance | ||
| Active installs | — | 10,000+ |
| Last updated | — | October 23, 2026 |
| Editions | AffiliateWP - REST API Extended ($) | SliceWP · SliceWP Premium ($) |
| Pros | Create, edit and delete endpoints for most AffiliateWP objects; Lets external systems automate affiliate administration; Uses the standard AffiliateWP REST API structure | Affiliate registration, login and account pages; Connects to WooCommerce and Easy Digital Downloads orders; Percentage or fixed commission options |
| Cons | Requires the AffiliateWP core plugin and a licence for updates; Write access over REST needs careful API key management | Add-ons need a paid SliceWP licence key; Premium features arrive as separate add-on plugins; Commission rules are set inside the plugin's admin screens |
| Mentioned in our posts | — | 1 |
| More features | ||
| Other features | Create, edit and delete affiliates over REST ($), Create, edit and delete referrals over REST ($), Create, edit and delete payouts over REST ($), Write endpoints for creatives, visits and customers ($), Settings tab inside AffiliateWP ($) | Affiliate registration, login and account shortcodes, Affiliate ID and URL shortcodes and creatives, SliceWP admin menu page, WooCommerce order integration, Easy Digital Downloads payment integration, Opt-in usage tracking setting, Add-on activation from the admin ($), Licence key registration for the website ($) |
| Integrations | ||
| E-commerce | — | WooCommerce, Easy Digital Downloads |
| Plugins | AffiliateWP ($) | — |
| Other | — | SliceWP licence server ($) |
| Requires WordPress | — | 6.0 |
| Requires PHP | — | 7.3 |
| Tested up to | — | 7.1.3 |
| Phones home | No | Only if you agree |
| External services | — | slicewp.com, license.slicewp.com |
| Shortcodes | — | 7 |