> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.wprelay.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.wprelay.com/manage-affiliate-marketing/program/commissions.md).

# Commissions

An affiliate commission is the compensation earned by an affiliate for promoting a business and driving sales, leads, or traffic through their referral link or specific promotional efforts. This commission is usually calculated as a percentage of the sale price or as a fixed amount per qualifying action, depending on the terms of the affiliate program.

I**n the following documentation, we will explore how to set up Simple, Tiered and Rule-based Commissions in** [**WPRelay**](https://wprelay.com/pricing/) **and examine their functionalities in detail.**