Test your custom monoline rules. We map your plan to a live, working Demo before you commit.
Who is monoline MLM software for?
Monoline MLM software fits MLM and direct-selling businesses that want the simplest possible structure to explain, administer and audit — one queue, one direction, every join goes to the bottom. It suits teams where early arrivals and steady chain growth matter more than choosing a leg or managing frontline width, and where the commission story is chain depth rather than team balance.
Choose monoline when you want a straight-line network where no member chooses a leg and no placement decision branches. If you need every distributor to have their own unlimited frontline, a unilevel is the closer fit; if you need two competing legs or a fixed grid with spillover, a binary or matrix structure may be a closer fit. The compensation-plans hub compares all supported plans.
What is monoline MLM software?
Monoline MLM software manages a compensation plan built as a single straight chain. Unlike a binary (two legs) or a matrix (fixed width grid), and unlike even a unilevel (unlimited frontline per distributor), a monoline has no separate placement branches — there is exactly one queue for the whole network. Each new member is appended to the bottom of that queue in join order.
Sponsor and chain position can differ: the distributor who referred a member is stored as the sponsor, but the member's position in the chain is always the next open slot at the bottom, not under the sponsor specifically. That is the practical reason monoline is the easiest genealogy to display — one chain, top to bottom, no forking.
How does placement work in a single chain?
Placement is strictly linear. Position 1 is the chain head, position 2 is directly below it, and so on. When a new member joins, the system assigns the next chain number at the bottom — no leg to choose, no grid coordinate to calculate, no breadth-first spillover rule to apply. Chain order is join order.
Two records are still kept separately:
- Relationship 1 · referral Sponsor Who referred the distributor — used for attribution where your plan pays on sponsorship.
- Relationship 2 · position Chain position Where the distributor sits in the single queue — a simple sequential number that never branches.
The pay-depth limit then controls how far down the chain you pay from any given distributor, not how the chain itself grows. A 7-deep plan pays up to seven chain positions below each distributor, regardless of how long the overall queue becomes.
| Setting | Monoline (this page) | Unilevel |
|---|---|---|
| Network shape | Single chain — one queue for the whole network | Personal tree per distributor — each has their own frontline |
| Placement rule | Appended to bottom of chain in join order | Directly under sponsor — no spillover |
| Frontline / width concept | No frontline — the chain is the structure | Unlimited frontline per distributor |
| Pay depth | Configurable (e.g., 5, 7, 10 down the chain) | Configurable (e.g., 5, 7, 10 below each distributor) |
| Commission basis | Level rate × volume at that chain level | Level rate × volume at that personal level |
| Spillover / legs | None — no legs, no grid spillover | None — no spillover either (direct placement) |
| Gap handling | Compression skips inactive chain position, rolls to next qualified down the same chain | Compression rolls to next qualified in same personal leg |
Both plans are often described as "simple," but the simplicity is different — monoline is one global chain, unilevel is many personal trees with unlimited width. If you need leg balancing, see binary; for a bounded grid with spillover, see matrix.
How are monoline commissions calculated?
Commissions are calculated level by level down the single chain within your configured pay depth — each level from 1 to your depth has a rate you define, applied to the volume at that chain position. Compression, capping and the payout cycle then determine what is paid and which chain gaps are collapsed.
The illustration below uses sample values only to show the logic. It is not an earnings projection; your actual depth, level rates, capping, compression and cycle come from your plan document and are tested on the demo.
| Input | Sample value |
|---|---|
| Pay depth configured | 7 chain levels |
| Level-1 rate configured | 8% of chain level volume |
| Level-2 rate configured | 5% of chain level volume |
| Level-3 rate configured | 3% of chain level volume |
| Levels 4 to 5 rate configured | 2% of chain level volume |
| Levels 6 to 7 rate configured | 1% of chain level volume |
| Compression | Enabled, skip inactive chain position |
| Capping (per member, per cycle) | As per your plan, e.g. 10,000 |
| Step | Logic | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Identify paid levels | Levels 1 to 7 down the chain from the earner | Only these chain positions are eligible |
| 2. Apply compression down the chain | Inactive or unqualified chain position skipped; next qualified down the same chain moves up one level | Adjusted chain membership, no single gap blocks deeper payout |
| 3. Sum volume per (adjusted) chain level | Sum qualified volume at each chain level after compression | Chain-level totals for the cycle |
| 4. Apply level rates | 8% on L1 + 5% on L2 + 3% on L3 + 2% on L4 to 5 + 1% on L6 to 7 | Gross commission per chain level |
| 5. Apply capping & cycle | Total compared to per-member cap (e.g. 10,000); cycle posts per your payout rule | Capped amount payable this cycle; excess handled per your plan |
With compression disabled, inactive chain positions stay in place — that level simply has no volume and no commission is generated for a member who does not qualify. With compression enabled, the next qualified member down the same chain rolls up into the paying position — the choice is set during configuration and visible in the chain-view and payout history reports. The same logic applies whether the chain is 20 or 20,000 positions long; depth still gates what is paid.
What monoline plan rules can MLM Bazaar configure?
Every parameter below is set to match your compensation plan document. Nothing is fixed to a single default:
- Pay depth: 5, 7, 10, or another depth down the chain — unlimited options, not a fixed tier.
- Level commissions: fixed amount or percentage per chain level, as your plan specifies. Different rates per level and tapering are supported.
- Payout cycle: daily, weekly, monthly, or another cycle you define.
- Capping: maximum payout per member, per cycle — configurable per your plan (flat global cap or per-level cap).
- Compression: disabled, or enabled with your qualification rule for skipping inactive chain positions. Enabled is roll-up down the same single chain.
- Rank advancement: rules for rank progression tied to chain depth/volume — entirely per your plan, not fixed tiers. Whatever thresholds you define, we configure accordingly.
- Volume and commission labels: the terminology your business uses (commonly BV, SV, or PV) is configured to match, not fixed to one convention.
- Bonus layers in scope: standard monoline level commissions per the table above; a generation overlay or additional bonus layer outside this chain calculation is quoted separately when needed.
How is the monoline plan tested before it goes live?
There is no separate sandbox that diverges from what you ship. Your plan is configured on the working demo and what you test is what goes live. Typical steps:
- You share your compensation plan document, including pay depth, level-commission structure, compression and capping rules, and payout cycle.
- We map the rules and confirm what is standard scope vs custom scope and integrated scope (payment gateway, SMS, WhatsApp, etc.).
- The single-chain structure is configured on the working demo.
- Sample members are appended down the chain: head, mid-chain, tail, and inactive-member cases to test compression.
- Level commissions, capping, compression and payout-cycle behaviour are run and checked against your plan doc.
- Reports are checked: chain view, level-wise payout history, and compressed/capped volume.
- Corrections are made and re-tested with you.
- The approved configuration is prepared for production launch. Typical test-to-production is 3-7 days once scope, assets, and approvals are ready, not a guaranteed promise for every project.
What reports and payout visibility are available?
- Chain view, full single-chain genealogy, sequential position numbers, join order, compression lineage
- Level-wise payout history, traceable back to the chain level, compression and volume that produced it
- Compressed volume report (chain roll-up lineage)
- Capped volume report
Admins see full chain visibility. Members see reporting scoped to their own chain position — their chain levels down the queue. That scoping is also where support matters: standard support during office hours, 24×7 for emergencies.
What is included in the Rs 19,999 starting scope?
The table below reflects two confirmations: (a) Rs 19,999 = setup plus first year, (b) GST invoicing/receipts and gateway/SMS/WhatsApp/CRM integrations are extra scoped. The exact wording must still match the service agreement.
| Included in Rs 19,999 (setup + Year 1) | Scoped and quoted separately |
|---|---|
| Single-chain placement, every new member appended to bottom in join order | Non-standard chain mechanics beyond sequential bottom-append |
| Your configured pay depth (e.g., 7-chain, 10-chain, or as you specify) | Non-standard depth mechanics or custom commission logic beyond standard level configuration |
| Configurable level commissions, capping, and payout cycle | Generation overlay or additional bonus layer outside the standard monoline chain calculation |
| Compression enabled or disabled per your chain rule (per-chain roll-up) | Custom compression or chain logic beyond the standard per-chain roll-up option |
| Rank-advancement rules configured to your thresholds, if you use them | Rank-automation customisations beyond the configured thresholds |
| Your volume/commission labels (BV / SV / PV as you use them) | GST invoicing/receipt customisation; payment gateway, SMS, and WhatsApp integrations; CRM/ERP or other third-party integrations |
| Working demo, configuration, and testing before launch | Data migration and special data work |
| Hosting, domain, and support for the first year (standard hours, 24×7 for emergencies) | From Year 2: hosting, domain, and support renew annually (per service agreement); taxes and third-party charges |
What does MLM Bazaar need from you?
Before configuration starts, we ask for your actual compensation plan document (pay depth, level-commission rates, compression and capping rules, and payout cycle), so our team has full end-to-end knowledge of what you are building before anything is configured. If you are still finalising the plan itself, we walk through the standard single-chain structure with you first and configure from there. The demo is where mismatches surface, not after launch.
Business-model and legal disclaimer: MLM Bazaar provides software and implementation services. The customer is responsible for obtaining professional legal, tax, consumer-protection, payment, and sector-specific advice and for ensuring that its business model, products, compensation plan, advertising, and operations comply with applicable law. MLM Bazaar does not evaluate or approve whether a specific compensation plan design complies with Indian direct-selling regulation. See the compliance guide for the current regulatory framework.
Frequently asked Questions
What is a monoline MLM plan?
A monoline MLM plan is a single straight chain. Every new member is appended to the bottom of the same queue, so the network has no legs and no separate placement grid. Commissions are calculated on chain depth and level rates you configure, with capping and the payout cycle applied per cycle.
How is commission calculated in a monoline plan?
Commission is calculated level by level down the single chain within your configured pay depth. Each level from the distributor has a rate you define, applied to the volume at that level in the chain. Compression, capping and the payout cycle then determine what is paid for the cycle. The exact rates and cycle are set to match your compensation plan document.
What is the difference between monoline and unilevel plans?
Both can pay level by level, but unilevel gives every distributor an unlimited frontline width with no chain, while monoline has a single chain where every new member joins the same queue at the bottom. Unilevel placement is directly under the sponsor with no spillover; monoline placement is always the next chain position at the bottom. The compensation-plans hub compares all supported plans.
Does monoline use spillover or legs?
No. A monoline has no legs and no matrix grid. There is no spillover to another leg, every new member simply takes the next position at the bottom of the single chain. If you need legs or grid-based spillover, a binary or matrix structure is the closer fit.
How many levels deep can a monoline plan pay?
Pay depth is configured to your plan, common choices are 5, 7 or 10 levels down the chain, or another depth you specify. The standard Rs 15,000 scope covers your chosen depth. A separate generation overlay or non-standard depth logic is scoped separately.
What is compression in a monoline plan?
Compression is an optional rule where an inactive or empty position in the chain is skipped so the commission for that level rolls to the next qualified member down the same chain. Whether compression applies and how a member qualifies is configured to your plan; without it, the level pays only on filled, qualified positions.
Is a monoline MLM plan legal in India?
MLM Bazaar builds and configures the software; we do not certify that a specific business model or compensation plan complies with Indian law. The Consumer Protection (Direct Selling) Rules, 2021, prohibit pyramid and money-circulation schemes. See our compliance guide, and confirm your specific plan with a qualified legal professional.
What's included in the Rs 19,999 starting scope, and what renews after Year 1?
Rs 19,999 covers the standard monoline setup, single-chain placement, your configured pay depth, level commissions, compression per your rule, capping, payout cycle, your volume labels, working demo and testing, plus hosting, domain, and support for the first year. From Year 2, hosting, domain, and support renew annually per the service agreement. Non-standard depth logic, generation overlay, GST invoicing customisation, payment gateway, SMS and WhatsApp integrations, and additional bonus layers are scoped separately.
How do I see the monoline plan working before committing?
We configure your monoline plan on a working demo you and your team test directly, appending members down the chain, checking level totals with compression on and off, running payout cycles and reviewing reports, before anything moves to production. What you test is what goes live.
What does MLM Bazaar need from us to configure the monoline plan?
Your actual compensation plan document, including pay depth, level-commission rates, compression and capping rules, and payout cycle. If you are still finalising the plan, we walk through the standard single-chain structure with you first and configure from there.
See your monoline plan running on a real demo
Bring your compensation plan document. We configure a working demo around it, and you and your team test it before it goes live.
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