Payhip vs Whop: Which is right for you? (1970)
TL;DR
- Choose Payhip if you want the simplest, fastest setup.
- Choose Whop if paywall conversion optimization is the priority.
- Both work for: courses, memberships.
Payhip
Free: 5% fee. Plus $29/mo: 2%. Pro $99/mo: 0%
More customizable than Gumroad with better fee structure at volume. Does not handle VAT globally.
Whop
3% platform + Stripe fees (~5.7–7.2% all-in)
Best for selling community access, Discord groups, and bundled digital products. Not MoR.
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Best for
Payhip is best for ebooks, templates, Courses, Memberships, Creators, Digital products. Whop is best for Communities, Courses, Memberships, discord access, Creators, Digital products.
FAQ
Is Payhip better than Whop?
Neither is universally better. Payhip is the right pick if you want the simplest, fastest setup; Whop wins if paywall conversion optimization is the priority.
Which is cheaper, Payhip or Whop?
Payhip ranks higher on fee competitiveness (4/5). Payhip pricing: Free: 5% fee. Plus $29/mo: 2%. Pro $99/mo: 0%. Whop pricing: 3% platform + Stripe fees (~5.7–7.2% all-in).
Can I switch from Payhip to Whop?
Yes — most subscription and billing tools support migration via CSV import or API. Expect to reconfigure webhooks, paywalls, and entitlements. Check both vendors' migration docs before committing.
Does Payhip handle sales tax?
No. Payhip does not handle tax registrations — you handle those yourself or via a separate tool.
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