What Gumroad costs today
Per Gumroad’s help centre, direct sales cost 10% + $0.50 per transaction, plus card processing (2.9% + $0.30) or PayPal fees. Discover marketplace sales cost a flat 30% (processing included). Once your paid sales pass $20,000 in a calendar month, new direct sales that month drop to 5% + $0.50. There’s no monthly fee, and Gumroad is merchant of record.
Alternatives compared
| Tool | Pricing | Fees on sales | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payhip | Free + 5%, $29/mo + 2%, or $99/mo + 0% | 5% / 2% / 0% by plan; PayPal and Stripe charge their standard rates on top. Payhip handles EU/UK VAT and US/Canadian sales tax. | Sellers who want every feature on a free plan and to trade monthly fee for % fee as they grow |
| Lemon Squeezy | No monthly fee; 5% + 50¢ per transaction | 5% + 50¢ per transaction (some payments may be subject to additional fees). Merchant of record, handles sales tax/VAT. | Software, templates and licence-key products sold globally |
| Stan Store | $29/mo Creator or $99/mo Creator Pro; 0% Stan transaction fees | 0% Stan transaction fee; Stripe/PayPal processing fees apply | Social-first creators selling from a link-in-bio (courses, coaching calls, downloads) |
| Kit | Free up to 10,000 subscribers; Creator from $39/mo | Commerce (products & paid newsletters), 3.5% + $0.30 per USD transaction, all-in, on every plan including Free | Creators who sell products and need automations/sequences |
| Gumroad | No monthly fee; 10% + $0.50 per sale | 10% + $0.50 per direct sale plus card processing (2.9% + $0.30) or PayPal fees; 5% + $0.50 on direct sales after $20k/month; 30% all-in for Discover sales. Gumroad is merchant of record and handles sales tax. | Testing a first product with zero fixed cost |
Official sources, checked Nov 2026. Payhip · Lemon Squeezy · Stan Store · Stan Store help · Kit · Kit help · Gumroad · Gumroad help. Prices in USD unless shown otherwise. Vendors change pricing, so confirm on their site before buying.
*Stripe processing assumed at its standard US card rate of 2.9% + $0.30 where the vendor says processor fees are charged separately. International cards, PayPal and currency conversion can cost more.
Payhip
Best for Gumroad-style simplicityFree + 5%, $29/mo + 2%, or $99/mo + 0%
- Same features on every plan, no feature-gating
- Handles EU/UK VAT and US/Canada sales tax
- Immediate payouts after a sale
- Stripe/PayPal fees apply on top of Payhip's %
- 5% on the free plan adds up at volume
Lemon Squeezy
Best for software and global salesNo monthly fee; 5% + 50¢ per transaction
- Merchant of record, handles tax liability
- Licence keys, subscriptions, discounts built in
- No monthly fee
- 5% + 50¢ per sale
- Some payments may incur additional fees
Stan Store
Best for social sellers$29/mo Creator or $99/mo Creator Pro; 0% Stan transaction fees
- 0% platform transaction fees
- Courses, bookings and downloads in one link-in-bio store
- Simple, mobile-first checkout
- No free plan (14-day trial only)
- Discount codes and pixel tracking need $99/mo Pro
- Processor fees are still on top
Kit
Best for email-first sellersFree up to 10,000 subscribers; Creator from $39/mo
- Free plan up to 10,000 subscribers
- Selling products and paid newsletters works even on Free
- Free migration service on paid plans
- No sending limits on any plan
- Automations beyond the basics need Creator
- Price rises with subscriber count
- 3.5% + $0.30 per sale, higher than raw Stripe
Payhip is the closest like-for-like Gumroad replacement
Same upload-and-sell simplicity, every feature on the free plan, tax handling, and a fee that drops from 5% to 0% as you grow. Lemon Squeezy is the pick for software and licence keys.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest Gumroad alternative?
With no monthly fee. Payhip Free (5% + processing) or Lemon Squeezy (5% + 50¢). With a subscription. Stan ($29/mo, 0% Stan fee) or Payhip Pro ($99/mo, 0%).
Does Gumroad charge a monthly fee?
No. Gumroad charges per transaction only.
Is Payhip better than Gumroad?
On fees, usually yes, see our Payhip vs Gumroad comparison. Gumroad’s advantages are its marketplace and merchant-of-record status.
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