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ShopMy alternative
The ShopMy alternative built for Africa.
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.
Glow serum
Court sneakers
Ankara tote
Wireless earbudsIs there an African ShopMy?
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.
ShopLink vs ShopMy
The best ShopMy alternative for African creators
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How ShopLink and ShopMy compare
| Compare | ShopLink | ShopMy |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Creators and brands in Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana and South Africa | US creators and global retailers |
| 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 |
| 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, usually in dollars |
| How you get paid | Aktivate wallet, then your local bank account | Stripe or PayPal |
| When you get paid | 7 days after each purchase | Weekly, once commission is confirmed, which typically takes 30–120 days |
| 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 |
| Who can join | Any creator. Free to open your store | Apply and wait for review (typically 1,000+ followers) |
ShopMy details are from its public help pages and independent reviews, checked November 2026. They can change, so check ShopMy directly before deciding.
Why creators switch
Why African creators choose ShopLink over ShopMy
Products your followers can buy
A follower in Lagos who taps a US retailer link often hits dollar prices, no delivery or heavy customs. ShopLink is stocked by African brands that deliver locally.
Paid where you live
No Stripe or PayPal needed. Commission lands in your Aktivate wallet and goes to your local bank account.
Paid in a week, not months
ShopMy holds commission until the retailer pays, often 30–120 days. ShopLink pays 7 days after each purchase.
Every sale is yours
Followers buy on your store, not a retailer’s site, so no sale is lost to a cleared cookie or a switched device.
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 ShopMy is the better choice
ShopMy is a strong choice if your audience is mostly in the US or Europe and shops at retailers like Nordstrom, Sephora or Revolve. If your followers are in Africa, they need products that deliver to them and a checkout they can use, and you need payouts you can receive.
FAQ
Questions creators ask
Is there an African version of ShopMy?
Yes. ShopLink by Aktivate works like ShopMy: you build a shoppable store, share one link, and earn commission when followers buy. It is built for Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana and South Africa, with African brands, local payment methods and payouts to your local bank account.
Does ShopMy work in Nigeria?
ShopMy is a US company. Creators apply and are reviewed, payouts go through Stripe or PayPal, and most of its retailers are US and European stores. Check ShopMy’s own help pages for whether you can join and get paid where you live. Even where you can, many of those retailers don’t deliver to Nigeria, which makes sales hard to close.
Is ShopLink free for creators?
Yes. Opening your ShopLink store is free. You earn commission on every sale; brands pay to list their products.
How much commission can I earn on ShopLink?
Each brand sets the commission per product, from 10% to 50% of the price, or a fixed amount for things like restaurant and hotel bookings. You see exactly what you earn before you add a product.
How fast does ShopLink pay?
Commission lands in your Aktivate wallet 7 days after each purchase, once the refund window has passed.
Can I use ShopLink and ShopMy together?
Yes. Many creators use ShopMy or LTK for international products and ShopLink for followers in Africa. Put your ShopLink store in your bio for local followers.
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Your followers already ask where you got it. Get paid for the answer.
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.