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Who is unilevel MLM software for?
Unilevel MLM software fits MLM and direct-selling businesses where retail product sales, not team balancing, drive revenue and where every distributor should be able to sponsor without a cap. It is the easiest structure to explain to new distributors — your frontline is as wide as you earn — and that clarity is why it suits product-led, subscription and consumable portfolios.
Choose unilevel when you want level-by-level commissions down to a depth you control (for example 7 levels) with no automatic spillover. If you need a capped width with spillover or a weaker-leg calculation, a matrix or binary structure is a closer fit; the compensation-plans hub compares all supported plans.
What is unilevel MLM software?
Unilevel MLM software manages a compensation plan with unlimited frontline width and a configurable pay depth. Each distributor can sponsor directly under themselves without limit; new members are placed directly under their sponsor, not spilled to another leg. Commissions are calculated on each level beneath a distributor, level by level, down to the depth you set.
Sponsor and placement parent are the same person in a unilevel — there is no separate placement leg. Level 1 is a distributor's direct frontline, Level 2 is the frontline of Level 1, and so on. That is the core contrast with capped-width plans: a binary forces every member into one of two legs, a matrix fills a fixed grid breadth-first, while unilevel keeps the line direct. The compensation-plans hub compares all supported plans.
How does placement work without spillover?
Every new member lands directly under the distributor who sponsored them. No automatic spillover moves a member to another distributor's leg, because there are no legs — a distributor's frontline simply grows wider. The depth limit controls how far down you pay, not how wide a single distributor can build.
Two consequences follow:
- Relationship 1 · referral Sponsor Who referred the distributor.
- Relationship 2 · position Placement parent = sponsor Where the distributor sits — directly under the distributor who sponsored them. One record, no second placement decision.
| Setting | Unilevel | Binary | Matrix |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontline width | Unlimited — no spillover | 2 legs only — extra members spill deeper | Fixed (e.g. 3-wide) — extra spill breadth-first |
| Placement rule | Direct under sponsor | Left / right leg per configured rule | Next open grid position top-to-bottom, left-to-right |
| Pay depth | Configurable (e.g. 5, 7, 10) | No level cap — pay leg / weak leg calc | Fixed depth (e.g. 5-deep) |
| Commission basis | Level rate × volume at that level | Pairing bonus on pay leg | Level rate × volume within grid |
| Gap handling | Compression rolls to next qualified upline in same leg | Carry-forward or flush-out | Compression (optional) skips grid gaps |
Unilevel compression is a per-leg roll-up (see the next section). Binary uses carry-forward or flush-out, and matrix uses grid compression — similar names, different mechanics. Your unilevel placement is set during demo configuration and re-tested before launch.
How are unilevel commissions calculated?
Commissions are calculated level by level within your configured depth — each level from 1 to your depth has a rate you define, applied to the volume at that level. Compression, capping and the payout cycle then determine what is paid and which 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 |
|---|---|
| Depth configured | 7 levels |
| Level-1 rate configured | 8% of level volume |
| Level-2 rate configured | 5% of level volume |
| Level-3 rate configured | 3% of level volume |
| Levels 4–5 rate configured | 2% of level volume |
| Levels 6–7 rate configured | 1% of level volume |
| Compression | Enabled — skip inactive in that leg |
| Capping (per distributor, per cycle) | As per your plan, e.g. 10,000 |
| Step | Logic | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Identify paid levels | Levels 1–7 (depth 7) | Only these levels are eligible |
| 2. Apply compression per leg | Inactive or unqualified member in a leg is skipped; next qualified in same leg moves up one level | Adjusted level membership — no orphan gap blocks deeper payout |
| 3. Sum volume per (adjusted) level | Sum qualified volume at each level after compression | Level-wise totals for the cycle |
| 4. Apply level rates | 8% on L1 + 5% on L2 + 3% on L3 + 2% on L4–5 + 1% on L6–7 | Gross commission per level |
| 5. Apply capping & cycle | Total compared to per-distributor 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 members stay in their level — that level simply has no volume and no commission is generated for a member who does not qualify. With compression enabled, the next qualified distributor in the same leg rolls up into the paying position — the choice is set during configuration and visible in the genealogy and payout history reports.
What unilevel 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 you specify — unlimited options, not a fixed tier.
- Level commissions: fixed amount or percentage per 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 distributor, per cycle — configurable per your plan (flat global cap or per-level cap).
- Compression: disabled, or enabled with your qualification rule for skipping inactive positions in the same leg. Enabled is roll-up compression per leg.
- Rank advancement: rules for rank progression tied to unilevel 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 unilevel level commissions per the table above; a generation overlay or additional bonus layer outside this calculation is quoted separately when needed.
How is the unilevel 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 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 unilevel structure is configured on the working demo.
- Sample distributors and placements are added — wide frontline, deep level chain, and inactive-member cases.
- Level commissions, capping, compression and payout-cycle behaviour are run and checked against your plan doc.
- Reports are checked: genealogy/leg 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?
- Level-wise payout history — traceable back to the level, compression and volume that produced it
- Genealogy / leg view (unlimited frontline, depth levels, compression lineage)
- Compressed volume report (per-leg roll-up lineage)
- Capped volume report
Admins see full network visibility. Distributors see reporting scoped to their own downline. 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 are extra scoped. The exact wording must still match the service agreement.
| Included in Rs 19,999 (setup + Year 1) | Scoped and quoted separately |
|---|---|
| Unlimited frontline width at your configured depth (e.g., 7-level, 10-level, or as you specify) | Non-standard depth mechanics or custom commission logic beyond standard level configuration |
| Direct-under-sponsor placement (no spillover) with compression enabled or disabled per your rule | Custom compression or placement logic beyond the standard per-leg roll-up option |
| Configurable level commissions, capping, and payout cycle | Generation overlay or additional bonus layer outside the standard unilevel level calculation |
| 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 — depth, level 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 unilevel 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 unilevel MLM plan?
A unilevel MLM plan is a compensation structure with unlimited frontline width. Each distributor can sponsor as many frontline members as needed, and commissions are paid level by level down to the depth you configure. Sponsor and placement parent are the same — there is no spillover to another leg.
How is commission calculated in a unilevel plan?
Commission is calculated level by level within your configured depth. Each level has a rate you define — for example 8% on level 1 and smaller rates on deeper levels — applied to the volume in that level. 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 compression in a unilevel plan?
Compression is an optional rule where inactive or empty positions in a level are skipped so the commission for that level rolls to the next qualified distributor in the same leg. Whether compression applies and how a distributor qualifies is configured to your plan; without it, the level pays only on filled, qualified positions.
Does unilevel use spillover?
No. Unilevel has unlimited frontline width, so new members are placed directly under their sponsor. There is no automatic spillover to another distributor's leg. If you need spillover, a matrix or binary structure is a closer fit.
How many levels deep can a unilevel plan pay?
Depth is configured to your plan — common choices are 5, 7 or 10 levels, or another depth you specify. The standard Rs 19,999 scope covers your chosen depth. Non-standard depth logic or an additional generation overlay is scoped separately.
What is the difference between unilevel, binary and matrix plans?
Unilevel has unlimited width and pays level by level to a configured depth with no spillover. Binary has exactly two placement legs and pays on the weaker leg with spillover. Matrix has a fixed width and depth with automatic breadth-first spillover. The compensation-plans hub compares all supported plans.
Is a unilevel 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 unilevel setup — unlimited frontline width, your configured 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, rank-advancement automation and additional bonus layers are scoped separately.
How do I see the unilevel plan working before committing?
We configure your unilevel plan on a working demo you and your team test directly — adding frontline members, 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 unilevel plan?
Your actual compensation plan document, including depth, level-commission rates, compression and capping rules, and payout cycle. If you are still finalising the plan, we walk through the standard level structure with you first and configure from there.
See your unilevel 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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