If you run a SaaS, Affiliate program, or digital product business, you’ve probably faced this challenge:
- How do I split SaaS revenue with my co-founder?
- How do I automatically pay affiliates?
- How do I share revenue with contractors or partners?
As your business grows, managing payouts manually becomes complicated and time-consuming. ⚠️
That’s where Creem’s Revenue Splits feature helps.
It enables automated revenue sharing by distributing payments between recipients automatically whenever a transaction occurs.⚡ Instead of using spreadsheets or sending manual transfers, you configure the split once and Creem handles the rest.
In this guide, we’ll explore how to split SaaS revenue automatically using Creem, along with real-world examples and step-by-step setup instructions.
What Are Revenue Splits? 💡
Revenue Splits allow you to automatically distribute payments between multiple recipients whenever a transaction happens.
Instead of receiving 100% of revenue, calculating commissions manually and sending transfers to each party, Creem distributes revenue automatically based on your configured split rules. This improves transparency and builds trust between all parties involved.
This is ideal for:🚀
- Co-founders Partnerships
- Affiliate Programs
- External Partners
Note: Split payments incur a 2% fee.💰 This fee is deducted from the transaction amount before any commission is distributed to recipients.
Creem Revenue Splits is designed for SaaS companies, Affiliate programs, and digital businesses that need to share revenue between multiple stakeholders automatically..
Real-World Use Cases 🌍
Now, let's explore some real world uses cases...
1. Co-Founder Revenue Sharing
Let’s say you’re selling a digital product for $200, and you and your co-founder have agreed to a 70/30 revenue split.
When a purchase occurs:
- 2% split fee = $4
- Remaining amount = $196
- Your co-founder receives 30% = $58.80
- You receive 70% = $137.20
No manual transfers. Complete transparency. Fully automated.
2. SaaS Affiliate Program (Recurring)
For example, You sell a $49/month SaaS subscription and you offer 30% recurring commission to affiliates.
Every time a customer subscribes:
- 2% split fee ≈ $0.98
- Remaining amount ≈ $48.02
- Affiliate receives 30% ≈ $14.41
And this repeats automatically every billing cycle. Affiliates can track their earnings from their dashboard. This works perfectly for influencers, YouTubers and partnership programs.
3. Paying Contractors or Agencies
Let’s say:
- Your developer earns 20% of product revenue.
- Your design agency earns 10%.
Instead of monthly invoicing, assign the split to your product & revenue is automatically shared. This is ideal for Growth Agencies, Technical co-founders & revenue-sharing partnerships.
Step-by-Step: Setting Up a Revenue Split in Creem ⚙️
Before you start setting up revenue split in Creem, make sure that you meet the basic requirements as listed below:
✅ Requirements
- An active and verified store
- Store should be in good standing
- Have at least one product created
Once you fulfill all the requirements, you can start setting up splits.
Step 1: Navigate to Splits Hub 📍
In your Creem dashboard, you can find the splits hub in the Growth section in the sidebar.
Step 2: Configure Split. 🧩
Once you’re in the Splits Hub, navigate to the Splits page from the left sidebar.
I have attached the screenshot for splits page:
On this page, you can find the create split button on the top right corner of the screen.
Let’s create a new split. Once you click on the create split button it will open a screen like below:
Select your store, Product on which you want to create a split and provide a description for a split. You can also preview a split on the right side of the screen.
Step 3: Add Recipients 👤
You can invite recipients of a split using:
- Their Store ID (found under Settings)
- Their Email address
You also need to assign the revenue split percentage to each recipient.
Once everything is configured, click Create Split.
You can check all your product’s splits at the splits overview page. I am attaching the screenshot for your reference:
Your all splits
- If you invite via email, recipients will receive an invitation email to accept the split.
- If you invite via Store ID, the split will appear instantly in their dashboard.
After accepting the invitation, recipients must complete their onboarding on Creem and set up their payout method.
Recipients can also see their commission payments in the splits Dashboard or in their Activity tab under their Store account on the main Creem dashboard.
Recipients are paid on the same payout schedule as the merchant.
Once the setup is complete and a payment is received, the revenue is automatically distributed according to the defined split rules among the recipients.
Managing Your Revenue Splits 📊
Once you have configured the revenue splits, Creem provides tools to efficiently manage the revenue splits:
1. Real-Time Dashboard
Monitor your split performance and recipient payments.
2. Automated Distribution
Funds are distributed automatically according to your configured rules.
3. Recipient Management
Easily Add, remove, or modify recipients and their payout preferences.
4. Compliance Support
Revenue splits are handled with proper tax documentation and reporting.
This makes creem suitable even for formal partnership agreements.
Why Revenue Splits Are a Growth Multiplier? 🚀
Revenue splits aren’t just about payments. They enable new business models like revenue-share partnerships, affiliate-first growth, and global collaborations without financial friction.
By setting up splits in Creem, you can:
- Reward partners and affiliates automatically
- Structure co-founder revenue transparently
- Pay contractors without headaches
- Scale collaboration without adding manual work
Instead of managing finances yourself, you configure the split once and it runs automatically, transaction by transaction.
Final Thoughts 🎯
Whether you’re building a SaaS, running an affiliate program, or working with partners, learning how to split SaaS revenue efficiently becomes important as your business grows. Managing payouts manually with spreadsheets and transfers takes time and can create confusion between stakeholders.
Creem’s Revenue Splits feature solves this by enabling automated revenue sharing. You can distribute payments between co-founders, affiliates, contractors, or partners automatically whenever a transaction happens.
Instead of handling payouts yourself, you set up the split once and Creem manages the rest. This reduces manual work, improves transparency, and makes it easier to scale partnerships.
If you want a simple way to automate payouts and share revenue with confidence, Creem makes it straightforward to get started.
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