Earn recurring commission
for every host you refer
Join the DirectBookings referral program and earn 20% commission for 12 months on recurring subscription revenue. Share your referral link, send hosts to a better way to take direct bookings, and get paid every month they stay subscribed.
20% commission · 12 months per referral · Free to join
What you earn
Straightforward, recurring, and sourced from our current commission configuration.
Commission rate
of every subscription payment a referred host makes
Months of commission
recurring from each referred host's first payment
Cost to join
free to join, no cost to refer, no minimum
How it works
From sign-up to your first commission in three steps.
- Step 1
Sign up as a partner
Create a free partner account. You get a unique referral link and a coupon code to share.
- Step 2
Share your link
Promote DirectBookings to hosts through your blog, newsletter, social, or community — however you reach them.
- Step 3
Earn on every payment
When someone you referred subscribes, you earn recurring commission on their subscription revenue, paid out monthly.
A simple offer that's easy to recommend
The host gets a better way to take direct bookings. You get paid every month they stay.
For the host
- A complete direct booking website
- Booking widget for any site
- Guest WiFi & email marketing
- Airbnb, Vrbo & Booking.com calendar sync
- Custom domain & mobile-friendly design
- Commission-free direct reservations
For you
- Recurring monthly commission
- A unique referral link and coupon code
- No client support responsibility
- No website or setup work
- A partner dashboard with live earnings
- Monthly payouts with a reference
One referral can keep paying you
Earnings grow with every active host you refer. Examples assume referred hosts stay active and eligible.
5 active hosts
per month
720 / year
10 active hosts
per month
1,440 / year
25 active hosts
per month
3,600 / year
50 active hosts
per month
7,200 / year
Illustrative only, in USD. Earnings are not guaranteed and depend on referred hosts staying subscribed.
If you reach hosts, this is built for you
These are common fits, but the program is open to anyone who can introduce a host to DirectBookings. You don't need a huge audience — a small, engaged group is a great fit.
Don't see yourself on this list? You can still join — if you can point a host to a better way to take direct bookings, you can earn.
Referral program questions
How does the referral program work?
Create a free partner account and get a unique referral link plus a coupon code. Share them however you reach hosts. When someone signs up through your link (or uses your code) and starts a paid subscription, you earn 20% of each of their subscription payments — recurring for 12 months from their first qualifying payment. Earnings collect in your partner dashboard and are paid out monthly.
How much do I earn?
You earn 20% of each referred host's subscription payment, recurring for 12 months from their first qualifying payment.
How long do commissions last?
Commission accrues for 12 months, measured from the referred host's first qualifying subscription payment, for as long as they stay subscribed within that window.
Is it free to join?
Yes. Creating a partner account is free, there is no cost to refer, and no minimum commitment.
Who can join the referral program?
Anyone who can introduce a host to DirectBookings — property managers, co-hosts, STR coaches, creators, agencies, Facebook group admins, newsletter owners, and more. You don't need a large audience; a small, engaged group of hosts is a great fit.
How do you track referrals?
You get a unique referral link and a coupon code. Clicks are attributed to you within the attribution window, and the coupon attributes link-less sales (social, audio, offline) to you too.
Do I have to build or support the host's website?
No. DirectBookings handles the product and support. You refer hosts and earn — there is no website or client-support work on your side.
When and how do I get paid?
Earnings accrue to your partner dashboard as hosts pay. Payouts are issued with a payment reference once your balance is eligible; you record your payout details in the dashboard.
What currency am I paid in?
Commissions are tracked and paid out in USD, wherever you or the referred host are based.
Ready to get started?
Create your free partner account and start sharing your link today.
Start earning with every referral.
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Free to join · No cost to refer