MLM Compensation Plans
Eight Plans. One Has Your Name on It.
The compensation plan you choose is the financial architecture of your entire direct selling business. It determines how distributors earn, how your network grows, and what behaviour you reward. This page helps you choose correctly.
Binary
Unilevel
Matrix
Board
Generation
Party Plan
Hybrid
Custom
Three Questions
Answer These. Your Plan Becomes Obvious.
Before comparing features, answer three questions about your business. They narrow eight plans to one or two in under a minute.
Q1 — What is your primary growth driver?
→Fast recruitment, team-building culture — Binary or Board
→Sustained product sales volume — Unilevel or Generation
→Event-based selling, demonstrations — Party Plan
Q2 — Do you want controlled or unlimited network width?
→Controlled width per position — Binary (2 legs) or Matrix (fixed)
→Unlimited frontline — Unilevel or Generation
→Structured boards with team completion — Board or Matrix
Q3 — What motivates your distributors most?
→Visible milestone goals — Board (graduation bonus) or Matrix (completion)
→Ongoing commission on every sale — Unilevel or Generation
→Team balance and pair bonuses — Binary
→Leadership development at depth — Generation
Quick Match — Business Trait → Plan
Supplement / wellness brand, team culture→Binary
Product retail, wide customer network→Unilevel
Structured network, team completion goals→Matrix
Milestone bonuses, board advancement→Board
Dealer/sub-dealer hierarchy, leadership rewards→Generation
Home demonstrations, event selling→Party Plan
Two income streams — recruitment + sales→Hybrid
Unique model, blockchain, white label→Custom
By Industry
Find Your Industry. Find Your Plan.
You don't need to know MLM terminology to find the right plan. Find your business category — the plan recommendation follows.
Health & Wellness Supplements
Binary or UnilevelBinary for fast team-building networks; Unilevel when retail product sales is the primary focus over recruitment speed.
Cosmetics & Beauty
Unilevel or Party PlanUnilevel for online referral selling; Party Plan if in-home beauty demonstrations and gatherings are the primary sales channel.
Essential Oils & Aromatherapy
Unilevel or Party PlanExperience-based products sell best through demonstration. Home party model fits naturally. Unilevel when selling online.
Weight Management Products
BinaryStrong community and transformation culture. Binary pair bonuses motivate team-building — both legs must perform, driving coach accountability.
Kitchenware & Home Products
Party PlanProducts sell through live demonstration at home events. Hostess rewards incentivise hosts to invite more guests and drive higher event volume.
Clothing & Fashion Accessories
Party Plan or UnilevelParty Plan for styling events; Unilevel for social media referral selling where distributors share links to their personal store.
Craft & Hobby Supplies
Party PlanWorkshop and event model. Customers engage through hands-on sessions. Hostess rewards motivate workshop hosts to recruit participants.
Organic & Natural Foods
UnilevelWide customer referral network, repeat purchasing behaviour, simple commission structure easy to explain to food-focused distributor communities.
Industrial Supplies (Paint, Chemicals)
Unilevel or GenerationBulk buyers with long-term trade relationships. Generation plan rewards senior dealers who develop sub-dealer networks over time.
Construction Materials
GenerationContractor → sub-contractor → regional supplier hierarchy maps naturally to generation depth and breakaway leadership bonuses.
Agricultural Inputs
UnilevelWide village-level distributor networks. Seasonal purchasing volume. Simple level commissions are easier to administer in rural distribution.
Auto Parts & Accessories
Generation or UnilevelDealer and sub-dealer hierarchy. Generation plan rewards dealers who develop sub-dealers. Unilevel for simpler flat referral structures.
Printing & Stationery
UnilevelVolume-based business with wide referral network. Commission on every order placed by referred customers across multiple levels.
Electronics Accessories
Binary or UnilevelFast-moving consumer goods. Binary for rapid distributor network growth; Unilevel when consistent product sales across a large base is the priority.
Fuel & Lubricants
GenerationVolume trade with dealer hierarchy. Generation plan rewards distributors for developing dealer networks that generate ongoing bulk volume.
Cleaning & Hygiene Products
UnilevelHigh repeat purchase frequency. Unilevel level commissions reward distributors for every order their downline places — month after month.
Insurance Agent Networks
GenerationAgent → sub-agent → regional manager hierarchy maps directly to generation structure. Breakaway rewards senior leaders for developing independent agent teams.
Investment & Wealth Products
Generation or UnilevelRegulated environments favour transparent commission structures. Unilevel is the most compliance-friendly. Generation for established advisory hierarchies.
Savings & Microfinance
UnilevelSimple, transparent, explainable commission structure. Compliance-friendly. Level percentages easy to communicate to agents with no formal financial background.
Chit Funds & ROSCAs
BoardRevolving fund cycle mechanics align directly with Board plan's fill-and-split cycle. Board graduation bonuses mirror the foreman/subscriber benefit structure.
Credit Cooperatives
Unilevel or GenerationMember referral networks with ongoing volume. Generation rewards members who grow sub-networks. Unilevel for simpler referral commission models.
Mobile Money & Fintech
Binary or UnilevelRapid agent network expansion. Binary for fast geographic growth; Unilevel when transaction volume per agent is the primary commission driver.
Online Courses & eLearning
UnilevelDigital product, zero inventory, pure referral-based distribution. Unilevel level commissions reward distributors for every course enrolment in their downline.
Book Clubs & Subscriptions
UnilevelRecurring monthly volume. Level commissions compound over time as subscriptions renew — distributors earn on every renewal across their network depth.
EdTech Software & SaaS
Binary or UnilevelSubscription-based recurring revenue as volume. Binary for fast distributor growth; Unilevel for sustained commission on monthly recurring subscriptions.
Training Academies & Certification
GenerationTrainer → certified trainer → master trainer hierarchy. Generation plan rewards senior trainers for developing trainers who become independent certified educators.
Coaching & Mentoring Programs
Unilevel or GenerationReferral-based enrolment. Unilevel for simple percentage commissions. Generation when senior coaches earn overrides on their trained coach network's volume.
Test Prep & Exam Coaching
UnilevelStudent referral network. Simple commission structure easy to understand for non-business distributor communities. Level commissions on enrolments.
Travel Clubs & Memberships
Binary or MatrixHigh-ticket entry with team-building dynamics. Binary for fast network growth; Matrix completion bonuses work well for fixed-size travel club structures.
Holiday Packages
Board or MatrixEntry fee or package purchase model. Board graduation bonuses motivate team filling. Matrix completion bonus aligns with package sales milestones.
Wellness Retreats & Spas
Party Plan or UnilevelExperience-based selling. Party Plan for workshop-style retreat introductions; Unilevel for online referral with level commissions on bookings.
Cruise & Luxury Travel
Hybrid (Binary + Unilevel)High-ticket + recurring travel purchases. Hybrid combines recruitment-driven Binary pair bonuses with Unilevel commissions on repeat travel bookings.
Fitness & Sports Nutrition
Binary or UnilevelStrong community culture with team motivation. Binary for gym-group recruitment dynamics; Unilevel when retail supplement sales volume is the focus.
Entertainment & Events
Party Plan or UnilevelEvent-driven model. Party Plan if selling through hosted gatherings; Unilevel for ticket or membership referral with ongoing level commissions.
Crypto & Blockchain Rewards
Custom + BlockchainSmart contract commission verification, token payouts, Web3 wallet integration. Requires Developer Edition with blockchain engineering engagement.
NFT & Digital Collectibles
CustomNon-standard reward mechanics and token-based incentives. Fully custom compensation architecture. Developer Edition required.
Renewable Energy (Solar)
GenerationHigh-ticket product with dealer → sub-dealer → regional distributor hierarchy. Generation plan rewards senior dealers who build independent regional teams.
Telecom & Internet Services
Unilevel or GenerationSubscriber acquisition at scale. Monthly subscription as recurring volume. Unilevel for wide agent networks; Generation for tiered reseller hierarchies.
AI & SaaS Products
Unilevel or BinarySubscription MRR as volume basis. Unilevel for consistent commission on monthly recurring revenue; Binary for fast reseller network growth.
Proptech & Real Estate Services
Generation or CustomHigh-ticket transactions with agent hierarchy. Generation rewards senior agents who develop junior agent networks. Custom for unique deal-based commission models.
Side by Side
All Eight Plans — Key Attributes Compared
Every plan at a glance. Click a plan name to read the full deep-dive page.
| Plan | Network Width | Depth | Primary Bonus | Best Growth Driver | Complexity | Edition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BinaryFull details → | 2 legs only | Unlimited | Pair bonus on matched volume | Recruitment & team balance | Medium | Standard |
| UnilevelFull details → | Unlimited | Configurable levels | Level % of sales volume | Product sales & retail | Low | Standard |
| MatrixFull details → | Fixed (e.g. 3×3) | Fixed | Level % + Completion bonus | Team filling & spillover | Medium | Standard |
| BoardFull details → | Fixed board size | Multi-level boards | Graduation bonus on fill | Milestone achievement | Medium | Standard |
| GenerationFull details → | Unlimited | By rank boundary | Generation % of group volume | Leadership development | High | Standard |
| Party PlanFull details → | Unlimited | Team override levels | Event commission + hostess reward | Event-based selling | Medium | Standard |
| HybridFull details → | Combined | Combined | Multiple (per plan components) | Recruitment + product sales | High | Developer |
| CustomFull details → | Any | Any | Any (engineered to spec) | Business-specific | Variable | Developer |
All Plans
Each Plan — In One Card
Plan 01
Binary
Two legs. Pair bonuses.
Left leg and right leg. Commissions pay when volume on both sides matches the configured ratio. Spillover fills lower positions. Carry-forward volume rolls to next cycle.
Pair BonusCarry-ForwardCappingMatching Bonus
Full Binary page →
Plan 02
Unilevel
Unlimited width. Level commissions.
Every personal recruit is Level 1. No width restriction. Commission paid as percentage of sales volume at each level down to configured depth. Optional compression.
Level %Unlimited WidthCompressionReferral Bonus
Full Unilevel page →
Plan 03
Matrix
Fixed width × depth. Fill to earn.
Fixed positions at each level — e.g. 3×3, 3×9, 4×7. Forced placement fills lower positions automatically. Matrix completion bonus pays when all positions fill.
Forced PlacementCompletion BonusSpilloverCycle Reset
Full Matrix page →
Plan 04
Board
Fill the board. Split. Advance.
Members join a board of fixed size. Board fills → splits into two new boards → leader advances to next level with graduation bonus. Re-entry allows cycling at multiple levels simultaneously.
Graduation BonusBoard SplitRe-EntryMulti-Level
Full Board page →
Plan 05
Generation
Rank-based generations. Leadership income.
Generations defined by rank boundaries — not fixed level counts. Earn a percentage of each generation's volume. Breakaway creates override income from independent downline leaders.
Generation BonusBreakawayOverrideRank Boundary
Full Generation page →
Plan 06
Party Plan
Event sales. Hostess rewards.
Products sold at hosted gatherings. Consultant earns commission on event volume. Host earns reward based on event total. Team leaders earn overrides on their consultant network's event sales.
Event CommissionHostess RewardTeam Override
Full Party Plan page →
Plan 07
Hybrid
Any two plans. One database.
Combine Binary + Unilevel, Matrix + Generation, or any pair. Both components run on the same database — shared PV/GPV, shared wallets, one commission engine. Developer Edition required.
Multi-PlanOne DatabaseDeveloper Ed.
Full Hybrid page →
Plan 08
Custom
Your model. Built in.
When no standard plan matches exactly. 120 engineering hours to design and build any compensation structure, wallet architecture, or blockchain integration. Source code included.
120 Eng HoursSource CodeWhite LabelBlockchain
Full Custom page →
Most Asked
The Three Comparisons Everyone Asks About
Neither plan is universally better — the right one depends entirely on your business model. These comparisons show the key differences attribute by attribute.
Binary vs Unilevel
Most commonly comparedTwo legs — Left and Right
Network Width
Unlimited frontline, any width
Pair bonus when legs match configured ratio
Primary Bonus
Percentage of sales volume at each level
Recruitment — both legs must grow
Best Driver
Product sales — every purchase earns
Carry-forward, capping, flush rules
Key Mechanics
Level percentages, compression, depth
Medium — leg balancing strategy needed
Distributor Complexity
Low — easiest plan for new distributors
Wellness, supplements, team-culture products
Best Industry Fit
Any product with repeat purchase behaviour
Choose Binary for fast-growing team-culture networks. Choose Unilevel when product retail volume and distributor simplicity matter most.
Matrix vs Board
Often confused — different mechanicsFixed width × depth grid (e.g. 3×9)
Structure
Fixed-size boards that split when full
Level commissions + completion bonus on fill
How You Earn
Graduation bonus when board fills and splits
Ongoing — earns on every purchase in matrix
Commission Timing
Lump sum — pays on board completion event
Advance to higher matrix or cycle resets
After Completion
Advance to next board level + re-entry option
Structured teams, controlled width networks
Best For
Milestone-motivated distributors, travel clubs
Both reward team filling. Matrix earns continuously on volume. Board pays a lump-sum graduation bonus — choose based on whether ongoing or milestone income suits your distributors.
Generation vs Unilevel
The depth debateFixed number of levels (e.g. 5 levels)
How Depth Works
Generations defined by rank boundaries — unlimited actual levels
Percentage of sales per level
Commission Basis
Percentage of each generation's total group volume
Fixed cutoff — nothing below configured depth
Earning Depth
Unlimited — any qualifying distributor starts a new generation
Recruit and sell — both generate commissions
What Gets Rewarded
Leadership development — getting downline to qualify for rank
Low — easy to explain to distributors
Complexity
High — requires strong distributor education on rank system
Most industries — best starting plan
Best For
Established companies, dealer/sub-dealer hierarchies
Start with Unilevel if launching fresh. Move to Generation when your network matures and leadership development becomes the core incentive lever.
Which Edition?
Standard or Developer — It Depends on Your Plan
Most plans need Standard Edition. Hybrid, Custom, blockchain, and white label need Developer.
$399
One-time · Free installation included
Standard Edition
Any single compensation plan fully configured at installation. All platform features included — eCommerce, wallets, ePin, replicating websites, rank system, security, reports, admin panel.
Binary Plan
Unilevel Plan
Matrix Plan
Board Plan
Generation Plan
Party Plan
$3,999
One-time · 120 engineering hours · Source code
Developer Edition
Everything in Standard, plus custom plan architecture, blockchain integration, gamification, white label rights, full source code, and Git access for 18 months.
Hybrid Plan (any combination)
Custom Plan (any structure)
Blockchain + Smart Contracts
Gamification Module
White Label + Resell Rights
Full Source Code + Git Access
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