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Definition
Cost per acquisition (CPA) is a commission model where affiliates earn a one-time fixed bounty each time a referred user completes a qualifying action, such as signing up or making a first purchase.
Quick answer: CPA pays a fixed bounty per qualifying action. Chaturbate pays $1-$5 per signup depending on geo. It is faster cash but lower total earnings than revshare for quality traffic.
Key takeaways
- CPA bounties on cam programs typically range from $1 to $5 per signup, with higher payouts for tier-1 geos like the US and UK
- CPA removes long-term risk since you get paid whether or not the user ever spends money
- For high-intent traffic that converts into repeat spenders, revshare almost always outearns CPA over 12+ months
- CB-Stats helps you compare what your referrals would have earned under revshare vs what CPA actually paid
What cost per acquisition means in cam affiliate programs
When CPA makes sense over revshare
- High-volume, low-intent traffic (social media, viral content): CPA wins
- SEO or organic traffic with high purchase intent: revshare wins
- Paid traffic with tight margins: CPA gives predictable ROI per click
- Mixed traffic: split-test both models on different tracker links
How CB-Stats helps you evaluate CPA vs revshare
Typical CPA rates by geography
| Region | Chaturbate CPA | Stripchat CPA |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $5.00 | $5.00 |
| United Kingdom | $5.00 | $4.00 |
| Germany | $5.00 | $4.00 |
| France | $3.00 | $3.00 |
| Rest of world | $1.00 | $1.00 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between CPA and PPS?
PPS (pay-per-signup) pays on registration alone. CPA can require a qualifying action beyond signup, like a first purchase or minimum spend. In cam affiliate programs, the terms are often used interchangeably, but always check what action actually triggers the payout.
Can I run CPA and revshare at the same time?
Yes. Most programs let you create separate tracker links with different commission models. Send your high-intent traffic to revshare trackers and your low-intent traffic to CPA trackers. CB-Stats can track performance across both.
How fast do CPA bounties get paid?
Chaturbate pays biweekly. Stripchat pays monthly. The bounty is credited when the qualifying action happens, but actual payment follows the program's regular payout schedule. Expect 2-4 weeks between the signup and receiving the money.