Whop — Paid community and license storefront
Whop is purpose-built for selling access — to a Discord, software, or community. If that's your shape, it's better than wedging a general storefront into the same job.
Pricing summary
3% platform + Stripe fees (~5.7–7.2% all-in)
Estimated monthly cost
| Stage | Whop | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $0 (starting) | Free | Free |
| $5k MTR | ~$150 | ~$150 |
| $25k MTR | ~$750 | ~$750 |
| $100k MTR | ~$3,000 | ~$3,000 |
Estimates exclude payment processing fees and App Store / Google Play platform cuts. MTR = monthly tracked revenue.
Why this stack
- ✓Designed for paid Discords, license keys, and access products
- ✓Built-in marketplace distribution
- ✓Lower fees than Gumroad
Tradeoffs
- —Not an MoR — you handle tax in your jurisdiction
- —Less general-purpose than Lemon Squeezy or Polar
Who this is for
Stage:Growing — past first revenue · Scaling — established product
Priorities:Conversion optimization · Advanced billing (usage, metering)
Best fit for digital product teams that value conversion optimization and advanced billing (usage, metering).
Setup order
- 01
Create your Whop account
Sign up and connect a bank account or Stripe account to receive payouts.
Open docs → - 02
Create your first product and pricing plan
Define product name, recurring interval, currency, and any trial period. Keep your initial pricing simple — you can iterate later.
- 03
Install the SDK or use hosted checkout
Either embed the checkout JS, use a hosted checkout link, or call the API from your backend to create checkout sessions.
- 04
Test in sandbox and go live
Run end-to-end tests with test cards, confirm webhooks land in your backend, then flip the keys to production.
Alternatives to this stack
Simpler if you want zero-infra hosted checkout.
10% flat fee
MoR with broader product types and license keys.
5% + $0.50 per txn
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