The comparison focuses on the route shape and the day-to-day fit. It avoids inventing missing commercial terms and keeps Alliance cells clearly marked where the supplied source content was incomplete.
Comparison
Use the table below to understand how the Journey routes differ. Alliance remains partially documented until the client confirms every detail.
| Feature | Hosted Franchise | 1099 ISO Partner | 1099 Referrer Partner | Alliance Program | W2 sales job |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary role | Hands-on selling and relationship building | Sell and support Journey while retaining more independence | Introduce the opportunity and let Journey handle the close | Pending client confirmation | Employee role with a salary and direct management |
| Client control | Higher | Higher | Lower | Pending client confirmation | Controlled by employer |
| Equity path | Designed for ownership growth | May include ownership-style upside | Not the primary emphasis | Pending client confirmation | No personal equity in the role |
| Day-to-day involvement | Active | Active | Light-touch | Pending client confirmation | Directed |
| HQ support | Structured support with local execution | Structured support with more autonomy | Sales handoff support | Pending client confirmation | Employer-managed support |