# UpPromote: how AI models rank it, September 2026

GTM AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition. Named in 8 judge labels across 3 categories by 7 of 12 models. Page: https://gtm-ai-index.com/vendors/uppromote/

## Standing by category

| Category | Share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Affiliate and partner management | 2% | 11 | 0% | 6 |
| Loyalty, advocacy and referrals | 0% | 75 | 0% | 1 |
| Referral and partner programs | 0% | 46 | 0% | 1 |

## What the models said for it

- "better value in specialized, transparent tools like ReferralCandy or UpPromote, which offer flat-rate pricing" (Qwen 3.7 Flash, Referrals)
- "GoAffPro or UpPromote (if on Shopify) offer the best combination of truly free entry" (Kimi K2, Affiliate)
- "UpPromote (Shopify-only): Free plan (up to 200 monthly referral orders)... Slightly more features in free tier than GoAffPro but platform-limited." (Grok 4.1 Fast, Affiliate)
- "For Shopify-only stores: Check UpPromote for potentially lower costs and deep integration." (Qwen 3.7 Flash, Affiliate)

## Record

- Method: https://gtm-ai-index.com/methodology/
- Raw judge labels and full responses: https://gtm-ai-index.com/data/
- License: CC BY 4.0. Cite as GTM AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition, gtm-ai-index.com.