I've been digging into affiliate programs for AI video and editing tools since my audience is heavy on short-form content and creator tools. Found a few options that look decent on paper, but I'm more worried about tracking reliability, payout consistency, and what actually counts as a conversion.

Here's what I've come across so far:

Pictory AI - Seems geared toward turning scripts, blog posts, or longer content into simple marketing videos. They offer 30% commission, a 60-day cookie, and lifetime recurring payouts. Could work well if you're already producing content regularly.

PixVerse - More focused on trendy short-form videos with templates that lower the barrier to entry. If your audience lives on TikTok or Instagram, this might get more traction. They do 30% recurring for 12 months with a 90-day cookie.

VEED - A broader online video editor with AI features, subtitles, cleanup tools, screen recording, etc. Their affiliate setup is 20% initial commission plus 20% recurring, with up to 50% bonus. Useful if your audience needs an all-in-one editor with AI capabilities.

I'm not expecting any of these to be easy money. Mostly trying to avoid spending weeks creating content for a program that has weak tracking and unclear payouts.

Has anyone here actually joined any of these? Any other programs you'd recommend?

From the discussion I saw, a few people mentioned testing each with your own link first on a small traffic source to check the dashboard and reporting. Many AI tools have easy recurring B2C programs that can stack into stable income. Another person pointed out that commission percentage isn't everything - they'd rather promote a program with reliable tracking, on-time payouts, and a clean dashboard than one with higher commissions but sketchy reporting. Worth checking what other affiliates say about payment history before investing time in content. A good product helps, but a trustworthy program matters just as much. Someone else noted that a 90-day cookie is solid, but they'd want to hear from someone who's actually gotten paid before jumping in.