All articles
Partner program8 min read · August 17, 2026

Channel Partner vs Referral Partner: Which MAZ Assist Track Pays More?

Two ways to earn with MAZ Assist: refer clients for recurring commission, or become a Channel Partner selling AI products under your own brand. A clear comparison of effort, earnings and what each track includes.

Channel Partner vs Referral Partner: Which MAZ Assist Track Pays More?

People come to the partner programme from two directions. Some have an audience and want to monetise it without changing what they do. Others want to build a business selling AI products under their own name. MAZ Assist has a track for each.

Referral Partner: introduce and earn

  • You share a tracked referral link or make a warm introduction.
  • MAZ Assist handles the demo, the sale, the invoice and the delivery.
  • You earn a recurring commission for as long as the client stays.
  • No activation cost, no quota, no support obligation.

Best for consultants, agencies, creators and anyone with an existing audience of business owners.

Channel Partner: sell under your own brand

  • One activation covers four sellable products: AI sales assistants, the AI HR assistant, AI Teacher training and website design.
  • 30% recurring commission on assistant subscriptions, plus fixed shares on academy students, website design and partners you introduce.
  • You can also launch your own AI recruitment firm or AI training centre and keep 70% of that revenue.
  • Includes allowances, marketing kit, agreement, certificate and 24/7 support.

Best for people who want a business, not a side income — and who are willing to sell.

Which pays more?

Per deal, the Channel Partner track pays multiples of the referral track and compounds through the additional product lines. Per hour of effort, the referral track can be excellent if you already have distribution. The honest test: are you willing to run demos and own the client conversation? If yes, go channel. If no, refer.

Can you start with one and move?

Yes. Plenty of partners begin by referring, see the numbers, and activate the Channel Partner track later.

Read the details on the Channel Partner programme or the Referral Partner programme.

Explore more for Partner program teams

See every playbook, case study and comparison written for Partner program on the MAZ Assist blog.

Want to see this in action on your site?

Spin up a MAZ Assist workspace, drop the embed snippet on your homepage, and you have a multilingual voice AI in minutes.

Recommended next
More on Partner program