Comparison
affilinode vs. AAWP
AAWP is a well-known WordPress plugin dedicated to the Amazon Associates programme, available since 2015. affilinode is broader: a central product database with price comparison across several shops, delivered to your sites via plugin or embed. Here are both side by side – with a source for every statement about AAWP.
| Feature | AAWP | affilinode |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | WordPress plugin; product data is stored locally and refreshed by cron[1] | Central service with product database; the WordPress plugin or embed displays the data, with caching |
| Usable without WordPress | No, WordPress plugin | Yes, via embed (script tag and placeholder) |
| Shops | Amazon[1] | Amazon, Awin advertisers, Tradedoubler, ADCELL, AliExpress, your own WooCommerce shop and your own product feeds; eBay via the API in a separate block – which ones depends on the plan |
| Price comparison across shops | Not stated on the features page[1] | Yes, best offer first |
| Comparison tables | Yes, with table builder[1] | Yes, with the best value per row; saved tables with your own rows and a badge such as “Test winner” |
| Lists | Bestseller and new-release lists from Amazon[1] | Centrally maintained lists and best-of lists, sortable and filterable per shortcode, plus dynamic Amazon bestseller and new-release lists per search term (plugin 0.34.0 and later) |
| Replacement for unavailable products | Not stated by the vendor | Automatically the successor or a suitable alternative |
| Specifications | Not stated as a separate feature | Central specifications from open sources and manufacturer data |
| Amazon images | From Amazon servers, image proxy optional[4] | Via affilinode’s own image proxy |
| Block editor and shortcodes | Yes, Gutenberg block, shortcodes, widgets, templates, AMP[1] | Yes, blocks for every display type, a shortcode generator, Elementor widgets and a classic sidebar widget |
| Click tracking | Click tracking, link shortener (amzn.to)[1] | Own click statistics per box type without cookies or IP; A/B test for button texts; click events optionally to Matomo, Google Analytics 4, Google Tag Manager or Umami |
| Structured data (schema.org) | Yes, Product schema since version 4.2.0[3] | Yes, schema.org Product |
| Multisite | From the 3-website licence[2] | Yes, with network-wide settings |
| Free version | No; 30-day money-back guarantee[2] | Basic, free forever: 50 products, 1 website, Amazon only; 14-day trial with all features |
| Pricing model | Licence by number of websites, from €79 per year or lifetime from €299 (plus tax)[2] | Plans by products, websites and API calls, monthly or yearly |
| Requirements | PHP 8.1+, WordPress 6.3+[3] | WordPress 6.4+, PHP 8.1+ |
| Vendor | fdmedia GmbH, Walldorf (Germany)[5] | Valitype UG (haftungsbeschränkt), Aachen (Germany) |
Strengths of AAWP
- Specialised in Amazon, with bestseller and new-release lists straight from Amazon.
- Lifetime licences and AMP support.
- Runs entirely in your own WordPress.
Strengths of affilinode
- Several shops in one box: Amazon, Awin advertisers, more affiliate networks, your WooCommerce shop and your own product feeds; eBay in a separate block.
- Automatic replacement for unavailable products and a post check sorted by clicks.
- Central specifications, comparison tables with the best value per row – also without WordPress via embed.
- A Basic plan that is free forever and a 14-day trial without payment details.
Which one fits?
You run one site, only need Amazon and want to keep everything in your own WordPress? Then AAWP is an obvious choice.
You look after several sites and want prices from several shops in one box, automatic replacements for sold-out products and specifications from a central database? That is where affilinode shines.
Migrating from AAWP
Available today
Since plugin version 0.29.0: the migration page finds the AAWP shortcodes in your posts and requests the products by ASIN. Once AAWP is deactivated, [amazon box], [amazon link], [amazon fields], [amazon table] and AAWP blocks are rendered as affilinode boxes – your posts stay unchanged. Since 0.34.0, [amazon bestseller] and [amazon new] also show a dynamic Amazon list; only a browse node without a search term is not reproduced.
Sources
- getaawp.com – features, retrieved on 5 October 2026
- getaawp.com – pricing, retrieved on 5 October 2026
- getaawp.com – changelog, retrieved on 5 October 2026
- getaawp.com – GDPR notes, retrieved on 5 October 2026
- getaawp.com – legal disclosure, retrieved on 5 October 2026
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