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LTK alternative
The LTK alternative African creators can actually join.
LTK 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.
Glow serum
Court sneakers
Ankara tote
Wireless earbudsIs there an African LTK?
The closest LTK alternative for African creators is ShopLink by Aktivate. Any creator can open a free store, add products from African brands, share one link and earn 10–50% commission per sale, paid 7 days after the purchase.
ShopLink vs LTK
The best LTK alternative for African creators
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How ShopLink and LTK compare
| Compare | ShopLink | LTK |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Creators and brands in Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana and South Africa | Creators shopping global retailers |
| Products | African fashion, beauty, lifestyle and everyday brands that deliver to your followers | Retailers in many countries, mostly US and European |
| Where your follower pays | On your own ShopLink store, at shop.useaktivate.com/@yourname | On the retailer’s website, after a redirect |
| How your follower pays | Card, bank transfer or USSD, in local currency (Paystack) | The retailer’s own checkout |
| How you get paid | Aktivate wallet, then your local bank account | PayPal; direct deposit in some regions |
| When you get paid | 7 days after each purchase | Monthly, once the retailer clears commission; $100 minimum |
| Commission | Set by each brand per product: 10–50%, or a fixed amount | Varies by brand, typically 5–20% |
| Who can join | Any creator. Free to open your store | Invite-only; applicants are vetted |
LTK details are from its public help pages and independent reviews, checked November 2026. They can change, so check LTK directly before deciding.
Why creators switch
Why African creators choose ShopLink over LTK
Open to every creator
No invite or vetting queue. Sign up with your Aktivate account and your store is ready the same day.
Paid in a week, not a month
LTK pays monthly once retailers clear commission. ShopLink commission lands in your wallet 7 days after each purchase.
Higher commission
Brands on ShopLink set 10–50% per product to attract creators, and you see your cut before you add anything.
Built for local shoppers
Naira and local prices, local delivery, and a checkout that takes card, transfer and USSD.
Start earning in three steps
- Open your store. Sign in at shop.useaktivate.com with your Aktivate account. It’s free.
- Add products you love. Pick from African brands and see your commission on each one before you add it.
- Share one link. Put shop.useaktivate.com/@yourname in your bio. Commission lands 7 days after each sale.
The honest take
When LTK is the better choice
LTK is a good fit for established fashion and home creators with audiences in the US, UK or Europe. If your followers are in Africa, ShopLink gives them products they can receive and gives you payouts you can use.
FAQ
Questions creators ask
Is LTK available in Nigeria?
LTK is invite-only and vets applicants. It pays through PayPal, with direct deposit only in some regions, and most of its retailers are outside Africa. Check LTK’s own help pages for whether you can join and get paid where you live.
What is the best LTK alternative in Africa?
ShopLink by Aktivate is built for creators in Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana and South Africa: a free storefront, African brands that deliver locally, and commission paid 7 days after each sale.
Do I need an invite to join ShopLink?
No. Any creator can open a ShopLink store for free. Some brands choose to approve or invite the creators who sell their products.
How much commission can I earn on ShopLink?
Brands set the commission per product, from 10% to 50% of the price, or a fixed amount per sale.
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Open your ShopLink store for free and earn on the products you already recommend. 51,400+ creators across Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana and South Africa are on Aktivate.