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ShopMy & LTK alternatives
The African ShopMy is here.
ShopMy and LTK made creator storefronts big in the US. ShopLink brings them to Africa: a free store, products from African brands, local checkout, and commission paid 7 days after each sale.
Glow serum
Court sneakers
Ankara tote
Wireless earbudsWhat is the best ShopMy alternative in Africa?
Yes. ShopLink by Aktivate is a creator storefront like ShopMy, built for Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana and South Africa. You fill a store with products from African brands, share one link, and earn 10–50% commission on every sale, paid 7 days after the purchase.
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ShopMy is built around US retailers, Stripe or PayPal payouts, and commissions that can take months to clear. ShopLink gives African creators a real store, local products and fast payouts.
See the comparison LTK alternativeThe best LTK alternativeLTK is invite-only, built around global retailers, and pays monthly through PayPal with a $100 minimum. ShopLink is free to open, stocked with African brands, and pays 7 days after each sale.
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ShopLink vs ShopMy vs LTK
| ShopLink | ShopMy | LTK | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Products | African fashion, beauty, lifestyle and everyday brands that deliver to your followers | Mostly US and European retailers, many of which don’t ship to Africa | Retailers in many countries, mostly US and European |
| How you get paid | Aktivate wallet, then your local bank account | Stripe or PayPal | PayPal; direct deposit in some regions |
| When you get paid | 7 days after each purchase | Weekly, once commission is confirmed, which typically takes 30–120 days | Monthly, once the retailer clears commission; $100 minimum |
| Commission | Set by each brand per product: 10–50%, or a fixed amount | Set by the retailer, typically 10–30%; you keep 82% on the standard model | Varies by brand, typically 5–20% |
| Who can join | Any creator. Free to open your store | Apply and wait for review (typically 1,000+ followers) | Invite-only; applicants are vetted |
Competitor details are from their public help pages and independent reviews, checked November 2026. They can change, so check each platform directly.
For brands
Looking for an influencer marketing platform instead?
If you’re a brand comparing tools like Aspire, CreatorIQ or Wowzi, read the best influencer marketing platforms in Nigeria and Kenya, or see Aktivate for brands.
One link. Real products. Paid in 7 days.
Open your ShopLink store for free and start earning commission from African brands your followers already love.