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Gumroad — Sell anything digital, instantly
Fastest path from idea to first sale. Built-in marketplace gives discovery. Now a Merchant of Record (since Jan 2025) — handles all global tax compliance. High fees (10% + $0.50) are the trade-off for zero setup friction.
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10% + $0.50 per transaction (direct). 30% via Gumroad marketplace. MoR since January 2025 — handles all global tax.
Best for
- ebooks
- templates
- Courses
- indie creators
- marketplace discovery
- Creators
- Digital products
- Global tax & VAT compliance
- Fast setup
Pros
- ✓Easy to set up and ship
- ✓Handles global sales tax and VAT
Cons
- —Fees can eat into margin
- —Basic billing only
Alternatives
Lemon Squeezy5% + $0.50 per transaction. Acquired by Stripe 2024.
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Compare Gumroad vs Lemon Squeezy →PayhipFree: 5% fee. Plus $29/mo: 2%. Pro $99/mo: 0%
Sell digital products and memberships
Compare Gumroad vs Payhip →Whop3% platform + Stripe fees (~5.7–7.2% all-in)
Sell communities, courses, and software access
Compare Gumroad vs Whop →Polar4% + $0.40 per transaction (lowest MoR fees on the market)
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