While “Partner” status has more benefits, becoming an “Affiliate” is more easily and quickly achievable. To make money on Twitch through subscriptions, advertisements, or Twitch Bits, you need to become at least an Affiliate.

Is a partner the same as an Affiliate?

is that affiliate is someone or something that is affiliated, or associated; a member of a group of associated things while partner is someone who is associated with another in a common activity or interest.