Alternatives · Digital Products
Bandcamp alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Bandcamp alternative for most people is Payhip (2.6 GPA), second in our ranking of tools for selling digital products. The best free one is Patreon (3.0 GPA).
Bandcamp compared with 5 alternatives: Ko-fi, Patreon, Gumroad, Payhip and Sellfy.
Bandcamp has a free plan. Paid plans start at $10 per month (Bandcamp Pro, optional). 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
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At a glance
Price against what you get
Bandcamp starts at $10 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 3 of the 4 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Patreon, Gumroad and Sellfy.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Bandcamp
Ko-fi
Creator page for tips, memberships, a shop and paid commissions
- Ko-fi lists no iOS and Android apps, which Bandcamp has.
- Ko-fi does not cover community, which Bandcamp does.
Suits: Artists and streamers who want tips and memberships on one page
Patreon
Paid memberships, a shop and community for creators and their fans
- Patreon is free.
- Patreon also covers paid newsletters.
- Patreon does not cover online store, which Bandcamp does.
Suits: Podcasters, video makers and artists funded by monthly members
Gumroad
Sell downloads, memberships and courses for a cut of each sale
- Gumroad is free.
- Gumroad also covers email campaigns, affiliate tracking and merchant of record.
- Gumroad does not cover community and online store, which Bandcamp does.
Suits: Creators testing a first product who want no monthly bill
Payhip
Store for downloads, courses and memberships, with a free plan
- Payhip starts at $29 per month.
- Payhip lists no iOS and Android apps, which Bandcamp has.
- Payhip also covers online courses and affiliate tracking.
- Payhip does not cover community, which Bandcamp does.
Suits: New sellers who want a free store and pay only when they sell
Sellfy
Store builder for selling downloads, subscriptions and print-on-demand
- Sellfy starts at $22 per month for up to $10k in yearly sales, billed annually ($29 monthly).
- Sellfy has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Bandcamp.
- Sellfy lists no iOS and Android apps, which Bandcamp has.
- Sellfy also covers email campaigns, affiliate tracking and print on demand.
- Sellfy does not cover community, which Bandcamp does.
Suits: Creators who sell files, subscriptions and merch from one store
Limits worth knowing in Bandcamp
- Bandcamp's revenue share is 15% on digital items and 10% on merch, and processor fees of typically 4 to 6% are charged separately.
- The revenue share applies to the first $100 of an item, and the digital rate drops to 10% only while you keep at least $5,000 in sales over 12 months.
- Batch upload, private streaming, targeted messages and ad-free video need the $10-a-month Pro plan.
- It is built around music and music merch rather than general digital products such as courses or software.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Bandcamp?
The alternatives to Bandcamp in this directory are Ko-fi, Patreon, Gumroad, Payhip and Sellfy. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Bandcamp.
Is there a free alternative to Bandcamp?
Yes. Patreon and Gumroad are free to use. Ko-fi and Payhip have a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.