Binary MLM Plan
Two-leg downline structure with pair-matching commissions, spillover and weak-leg bonus — the most popular MLM plan worldwide.
Binary plan in three steps
Step 1
Each member sponsors two direct downlines — a left leg and a right leg. New recruits beyond the first two automatically "spill over" into deeper levels, helping your downline grow even faster.
Step 2
Commissions are paid based on the volume of the weaker leg (the leg with less business volume), encouraging members to build both legs evenly.
Step 3
Each pair of matched left + right volume generates a pair-matching bonus, with optional capping rules and weekly carry-forward of unused volume.
Bonuses included in this plan
Pair-matching bonus
Earn a fixed amount or percentage every time business volume in your left and right legs forms a balanced pair.
Spillover bonus
Sponsored beyond two? New recruits drop into the next open position, helping your team build under you.
Weak-leg / carry-forward
Unused volume on the stronger leg carries forward to future cycles, never lost.
Capping & flush rules
Configurable daily, weekly and monthly caps to keep payouts sustainable and compliant.
Rank advancement
Members unlock higher commission rates and pool shares as they hit volume and team-size milestones.
Pool / leadership bonus
Top performers share a percentage of company-wide volume distributed weekly or monthly.
Example payout
- Left leg volume $10,000
- Right leg volume $7,500
- Weak-leg volume $7,500
- Pair-matching rate 10%
- Total commission $750
Strong-leg surplus of $2,500 carries forward to next cycle.
Strengths
- Simple to explain to new recruits
- Spillover gives strong network effect
- Encourages team-building on both legs
- Predictable commission math
Watch out for
- Imbalanced legs can leave volume unpaid
- Capping required to control payout
- Less leverage than wider plans for top earners
Best for
Health, wellness, beauty and lifestyle brands launching their first MLM, or any company that wants the simplest possible recruiting story.
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