Kademi vs Partner.io

Kademi is a partner relationship management platform for companies running channel and distributor programs. It supports deal registration, sales-performance tracking, referral commissions, online partner training and certification. Incentive tools cover channel loyalty, SPIF programs and rewards based on targets. Customers can install and pay for modular applications that match current requirements, then add more later. Listed connections include bidirectional Salesforce and HubSpot synchronization, plus Shopify, Xero, Twilio and Google Analytics. Integration methods include hosted real-time bidirectional sync, scheduled FTP transfer and APIs. Kademi states that its Amazon Web Services infrastructure has SOC 2 Type II certification, encrypts data in transit with TLS 1.2 and at rest with AES-256, and requires two-factor authentication. Dedicated consultants and instructor-led training are part of customer success support. The solution marketplace advertises a free 30 day trial. Pricing is available by contacting Kademi.

Partner.io is an AI partner management platform for lean teams, with web and API access. Its branded portal runs on a customer’s own domain, where partners can refer leads, follow activity, and view commissions. Lead and registered-deal records include partner, representative, status, and timeline details. Commissions can be approved manually or by rule, and Stripe handles payouts without a Partner.io payout fee. The platform also includes AI course creation and certification, automated follow-ups, approvals, and email flows. Listed integrations include HubSpot, Pipedrive, Salesforce, Slack, Shopify, Stripe, Claude, and ChatGPT. Developer options include a REST API, HMAC-signed webhooks, an MCP server with OAuth and 40+ tools, and embeddable widgets. Partner.io says it uses AWS hosting, encryption in transit and at rest, role-based access, two-factor authentication, and passwordless sign-in; it states that it is SOC 2 and GDPR compliant. The plan costs $79 a month per active seat, billed monthly; partners are free and unlimited. A 7-day trial is available, with no free plan.