MLM software development company

MLM software that runs any compensation plan

Custom network marketing software with a commission engine for binary, matrix, unilevel, stair-step, board, generation, party and hybrid plans — plus genealogy tree, e-wallet, distributor portal, replicated stores and mobile app.

  • 10 plan types + custom
  • Real-time genealogy
  • E-wallet & payouts
MLM SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT

Network marketing software, built around your plan

TECHTARN is an MLM software development company building scalable network marketing and direct selling platforms for businesses in the USA, UK, UAE, India, Singapore and worldwide. Every platform starts from your compensation plan — documented, tested and then automated.

Our MLM software supports every major plan: binary, matrix, unilevel, stair-step breakaway, board, Australian binary, generation, monoline, party plan and custom hybrids. We build real-time genealogy trees, automated commissions, e-wallets and payouts, and distributor back offices that stay easy to use as you grow.

Distributors sell through replicated stores built by our e-commerce team and manage their business in native mobile apps, while payments, shipping and stock connect through API integration and distribution ERP.

  • Your plan, calculated exactly

    We document your compensation plan first and test every rule with your finance team before launch.

  • Genealogy that stays fast

    Trees, volumes and ranks update in real time, even as your network grows into many levels.

  • Payouts you can trust

    E-wallets, payout approvals and full audit logs show where every amount came from.

  • Built around real products

    Orders, inventory and replicated stores keep product sales at the centre of the business.

  • Distributors on mobile

    Responsive portal and native apps so your field can manage their business anywhere.

INTERACTIVE · PLAN EXPLORER

Every MLM plan, animated and explained

Pick a compensation plan to watch how members are placed and how commission flows, step by step. Percentages are examples — your plan sets the real numbers.

YouSSpilloverLeft leg volumeRight leg volumePair matched → 10% of weaker leg
Plan 1 of 10

Binary plan

Each member has two legs, left and right. New members are placed under one of them, and commission is paid on matched volume between the two legs.

How it works

  1. You can have only two people directly below you — a left and a right position.
  2. Anyone you or your upline sponsors beyond that spills over into the next free spot.
  3. Sales volume builds up in each leg.
  4. Pairs of left and right volume are matched and paid as a percentage of the weaker leg; unmatched volume can carry forward.
Ways to earnPairing / matching bonusDirect referral bonusSpillover benefitCarry-forward volume

Strength: Simple to explain; teamwork through spillover

Watch out: Weak-leg dependency and capping rules must be clear

Best for: Fast-growing product companies

YouSS3 wide · 2 of 3 levels shownLevel 1 · e.g. 5%Level 2 · e.g. 3%Full matrix → completion bonus
Plan 2 of 10

Matrix (forced matrix) plan

The structure has a fixed width and depth, such as 3×3 or 5×7. When your frontline is full, new members spill over into the levels below.

How it works

  1. Your frontline has a fixed number of positions, e.g. 3.
  2. Extra recruits spill over to the next open position below.
  3. Commission is paid on each level up to the set depth.
  4. Completing the matrix can trigger a completion bonus or re-entry.
Ways to earnLevel commissionsMatrix completion bonusRe-entry / cycle bonusMatching bonus

Strength: Fixed shape makes earnings predictable

Watch out: Limited width means most depth comes from spillover

Best for: Subscription and membership products

YouL1 10%L2 5%L3 3%Unlimited frontline · paid by level
Plan 3 of 10

Unilevel plan

Everyone you sponsor sits on your first level, with no limit on width. Commission is paid on a set number of levels, usually with a different percentage for each.

How it works

  1. Every person you sponsor joins your frontline — no width limit.
  2. Their recruits form your second level, and so on.
  3. You earn a percentage of sales on each paid level, e.g. 10%, 5%, 3%.
  4. Compression can skip inactive members so active people earn more.
Ways to earnLevel commissionsDynamic compressionRank advancement bonusRetail profit

Strength: The easiest plan to understand

Watch out: Deep earnings need a lot of personal sponsoring

Best for: Consumer products and repeat purchases

Member5%Senior10%Manager15%Director20%🧑‍💼Breakaway → 4% override
Plan 4 of 10

Stair-step breakaway plan

Members climb ranks based on group volume, earning a higher percentage at each step. At the top rank they break away, and their old upline earns a smaller override on the new group.

How it works

  1. Group sales volume decides your rank.
  2. Each rank pays a higher percentage — the difference between ranks is your bonus.
  3. When you reach the top rank you break away from your upline's group.
  4. Your former upline earns a generation override on your breakaway group.
Ways to earnDifferential commissionRank bonusesBreakaway overridesLeadership pool

Strength: Strong reward for leaders who build big teams

Watch out: More complex rules to explain and calculate

Best for: Established companies with leadership culture

★Board full → top member cycles outNew board ANew board B
Plan 5 of 10

Board (revolving matrix) plan

Members fill a small board, such as 1-2-4-8. When it is full, the member at the top cycles out with a bonus and the board splits into two new boards.

How it works

  1. You enter a board at the bottom level.
  2. As new members join, everyone moves up a level.
  3. When all positions are filled, the top member cycles out and is paid.
  4. The board splits into two, and the process repeats.
Ways to earnCycle-out bonusBoard re-entryReferral bonus

Strength: Visual and easy to track

Watch out: Must be tied to real products to stay compliant

Best for: Short-cycle product promotions

SponsorYou#1#2#3#4#5First 2 sales pass upSale 3 onward: yours
Plan 6 of 10

Australian binary (2-up) plan

A binary variation where your first two sales are passed up to your sponsor. From the third sale onward the team is yours, and you start receiving the pass-ups of your own recruits.

How it works

  1. You make your first two sales — they are passed up to your sponsor.
  2. From sale three onward, sales and recruits stay in your team.
  3. Each of your recruits passes their first two sales up to you.
  4. Commission is paid on matched volume as in a binary.
Ways to earnPass-up commissionPairing bonusRetail profit

Strength: Rewards sponsors well for training new people

Watch out: New members earn less at the very start

Best for: Training-heavy and service businesses

YouRRGen 1 · 8%Gen 2 · 5%Gen 3 · 3%R = same-rank leader — a new generation starts below them
Plan 7 of 10

Generation plan

Commission is paid by generation rather than level. A new generation starts when someone in your downline reaches your rank, and you earn a share of each generation's volume.

How it works

  1. Your downline is divided into generations.
  2. A generation ends where a member reaches the same rank as you.
  3. You earn a percentage on each paid generation, e.g. 8%, 5%, 3%.
  4. Leaders are rewarded for developing other leaders.
Ways to earnGeneration overridesLeadership bonusRank achievement bonus

Strength: Pays leaders for building leaders

Watch out: Requires clear rank and qualification rules

Best for: Direct-selling companies with many leaders

123You5678910Newest joiner adds below allShared company pool
Plan 8 of 10

Monoline (single-leg) plan

Everyone joins in one long line, in order of joining. Each new member is placed below everyone else, and the company shares a pool or level commission down the line.

How it works

  1. The whole company sits in one line.
  2. Each new member is placed at the bottom, below all earlier members.
  3. Everyone benefits from new members joining after them.
  4. Pool and level bonuses are shared on agreed rules.
Ways to earnPool bonusLevel incomeDirect bonus

Strength: Very simple; everyone benefits from new joiners

Watch out: Needs real product sales and careful rules to stay compliant

Best for: New companies with a single hero product

Host🛍️🛍️🛍️🛍️🛍️🛍️YouHost rewardsConsultant commission
Plan 9 of 10

Party plan

Consultants run in-person or online parties where a host invites guests. Guests buy products, the host earns rewards, and the consultant earns commission on party sales.

How it works

  1. A host invites friends to a party run by a consultant.
  2. Guests buy products at the party or online.
  3. The host earns free products or discounts based on sales.
  4. The consultant earns commission, plus overrides on their team.
Ways to earnParty sales commissionHost rewardsTeam overridesBooking bonuses

Strength: Social, retail-focused and easy to start

Watch out: Depends on regular event bookings

Best for: Cosmetics, homeware and fashion

YouBinary pairing on your two legs+ Unilevel matching on sponsored earnings+ Rank & retail bonuses
Plan 10 of 10

Hybrid plan

A mix of two or more plans, such as binary with unilevel matching. Hybrids balance quick early earnings with long-term rewards for leaders.

How it works

  1. Combine the parts that suit your business, e.g. binary pairing plus unilevel matching.
  2. Each bonus has its own rules, caps and qualifications.
  3. The commission engine runs all of them together.
  4. Reports show exactly where every amount came from.
Ways to earnPairing bonusMatching bonusRank bonusRetail and pool bonuses

Strength: Flexible — fits almost any strategy

Watch out: Needs a well-tested engine and clear documentation

Best for: Growing companies refining their plan

INTERACTIVE · BINARY PAIRING CALCULATOR

How a binary payout is worked out

Enter example leg volumes and plan rules. The calculator shows matched volume, the bonus and what carries forward. Illustrative only.

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COMPARE

MLM plans side by side

A quick guide to how each plan is shaped and who it suits.

PlanWidthDepthComplexityBest for
Binary2UnlimitedMediumFast growth, teamwork
MatrixFixed (e.g. 3)FixedLowMemberships
UnilevelUnlimitedSet levelsLowRepeat consumer products
Stair-stepUnlimitedBreakawayHighLeadership-driven teams
BoardSmall boardCyclesLowShort promotions
Australian binary2UnlimitedMediumTraining-heavy businesses
GenerationUnlimitedBy rankHighMany leaders
Monoline1Single lineLowSingle hero product
Party planUnlimitedShallowLowSocial selling
HybridMixedMixedHighMature plans
PLATFORM

Everything your MLM platform needs

Ten modules that run your network, orders and payouts in one system.

Genealogy tree

Visual, real-time tree with search, drill-down, placement and volume at every node.

Commission engine

Runs any plan or hybrid — pairing, levels, ranks, pools, caps and compression.

E-wallet & payouts

Wallet balances, transfers, withdrawal requests, approvals and payout files for banks and gateways.

Distributor back office

Downline, orders, rank progress, earnings history, training and announcements.

E-commerce & replicated sites

Product catalogue, cart, autoship and a personal store link for every distributor.

KYC & onboarding

Sign-up flows, document checks, e-signature and tax details collected securely.

Admin & compliance

Member management, adjustments, audit logs, income disclosure and policy tools.

Reports & analytics

Sales, volume, rank, payout and retention reports for management and finance.

Mobile app

iOS and Android apps with push notifications, downline view and quick ordering.

Multi-currency & language

Run in several countries with local currencies, taxes and languages.

INFOGRAPHIC · FROM SALE TO PAYOUT

How a commission is paid

Every payout follows the same checked path, so distributors and finance always agree on the numbers.

  1. SaleA customer or distributor places an order.
  2. VolumeThe order adds PV and BV to the right people.
  3. EnginePlan rules, ranks and caps are applied.
  4. ApprovalAdmin reviews and approves the commission run.
  5. E-walletEarnings are credited to each wallet.
  6. PayoutWithdrawals go to bank, UPI or gateway.
COMPLIANCE & TRUST

Built for legitimate direct selling

Direct selling works when commissions come from real products that real customers want. We build platforms for product-based businesses, with the tools regulators and distributors expect: clear income disclosures, refund and cooling-off rules, identity checks and a full audit trail.

We do not build schemes that pay mainly for recruitment, such as gift or donation plans. If you are unsure whether your plan meets local rules, we recommend checking with a lawyer in each country before launch.

Product-first

Commissions are tied to real product and service sales.

Income disclosure

Publish clear, honest earnings statements.

Cooling-off & refunds

Return and cancellation rules built into orders.

KYC & tax records

Identity and tax details checked and stored securely.

Audit trail

Every change to volume, rank and payout is logged.

Local regulations

Rules configured for the countries you operate in.

PROCESS

How we build your MLM platform

Five stages, with the commission engine tested against your plan before anything goes live.

  1. Plan design

    Compensation plan logic documented and verified before development.

  2. Architecture

    Database design for genealogy, commissions and payouts at scale.

  3. Build

    Core engine first — tree, commissions and payouts — then portal and reports.

  4. QA & UAT

    Commission calculations verified with your finance team before launch.

  5. Launch

    Phased rollout with distributor onboarding and admin training.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Every MLM platform includes

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  • Custom compensation plan engine
  • Real-time genealogy tree
  • Automated commission calculation
  • E-wallet, payouts and history
  • Distributor self-service portal
  • Admin back-office dashboard
  • Product catalogue and orders
  • Mobile-responsive or native app
FAQ

MLM software FAQs

Answers to the questions direct selling companies ask us most.

Which compensation plans do you support?
Binary, matrix, unilevel, stair-step breakaway, board, Australian binary, generation, monoline, party plan and hybrids — or we build your own custom plan. See every plan animated in the plan explorer above.
Which MLM plan is best?
There is no single best plan. Unilevel is easiest to explain, binary drives teamwork, stair-step and generation plans reward leaders, and hybrids balance both. We help you choose based on your products, margins and market.
Can it handle a large network of distributors?
Yes. We design the database and commission engine for your expected growth, test with large data sets and host on scalable cloud infrastructure.
Does it integrate with payment systems?
Yes — PayPal, Stripe, Razorpay, bank transfer, UPI and e-wallet payouts are standard, through our API integration work.
Can I migrate from existing MLM software?
Yes — we migrate members, genealogy, volumes and wallet balances from other MLM platforms and custom systems, and verify totals before switching over.
Do you build a distributor mobile app?
Yes. We build native iOS and Android apps with downline view, ordering and notifications. See mobile app development.
Can distributors have their own replicated website?
Yes. Each distributor gets a personal store link, and orders are credited to them automatically. Our e-commerce team builds the storefront.
Is MLM software legal?
Direct selling is legal in many countries when commissions come from genuine product sales and the business follows local rules. We build product-based platforms with compliance tools, and we do not build schemes that pay mainly for recruitment.
How long does an MLM platform take to build?
It depends on the plan and features. The commission engine and back office come first, then the portal, store and app. We share milestones up front and test each one with you.
Do you provide support after launch?
Yes — admin training, monitoring during the first commission runs and ongoing maintenance and support.
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