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Gumroad alternatives
Gumroad compared with 10 alternatives: Lemon Squeezy, Payhip, Sellfy, Ko-fi, Stan and 5 more.
Gumroad is free to use. 7 of the 10 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
10 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 18, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| GumroadThis tool | Free | Free | Web, iOS, Android |
| Lemon Squeezy | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web |
| Payhip | Free plan · from $29/mo | Yes | Web |
| Sellfy | Free trial · from $22/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Ko-fi | Free plan | Yes | Web |
| Stan | Free trial · from $29/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS |
| Buy Me a Coffee | Free | Free | Web, iOS, Android |
| Patreon | Free | Free | Web, iOS, Android |
| Polar | Free plan · from $20/mo | Yes | Web |
| SendOwl | Free trial · from $32.50/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Whop | Free | Free | Web, iOS |
Price against what you get
Gumroad has no paid plan and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 9 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Patreon and Whop score higher without starting lower.
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 Gumroad
- Free plan · from $10/mo
Lemon Squeezy
Merchant of record checkout for software, subscriptions and downloads
- Lemon Squeezy starts at $10 per month for email marketing to 1,000 subscribers. Gumroad is free.
- Only Gumroad lists iOS and Android apps.
- Lemon Squeezy also covers online store.
Suits: Software makers selling licenses or subscriptions worldwide
- Free plan · from $29/mo
Payhip
Store for downloads, courses and memberships, with a free plan
- Payhip starts at $29 per month. Gumroad is free.
- Only Gumroad lists iOS and Android apps.
- Payhip also covers online courses and online store.
- Gumroad also covers email campaigns and merchant of record.
Suits: New sellers who want a free store and pay only when they sell
- Free trial · from $22/mo
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). Gumroad is free.
- Gumroad has a free plan. Sellfy does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Gumroad lists iOS and Android apps.
- Sellfy also covers online store and print on demand.
- Gumroad also covers merchant of record.
Suits: Creators who sell files, subscriptions and merch from one store
- Free plan
Ko-fi
Creator page for tips, memberships, a shop and paid commissions
- Only Gumroad lists iOS and Android apps.
- Ko-fi also covers online store.
- Gumroad also covers email campaigns, affiliate tracking and merchant of record.
Suits: Artists and streamers who want tips and memberships on one page
- Free trial · from $29/mo
Stan
Link-in-bio store for creators selling downloads, courses and calls
- Stan starts at $29 per month ($300 billed yearly). Gumroad is free.
- Gumroad has a free plan. Stan does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Gumroad lists an Android app.
- Stan also covers online courses, community and appointment booking.
- Gumroad also covers merchant of record.
Suits: Social media creators who sell from a link in their bio
- Free
Buy Me a Coffee
Creator page for tips, memberships and a simple shop
- Buy Me a Coffee is free. Gumroad is free.
- Buy Me a Coffee also covers paid newsletters.
- Gumroad also covers email campaigns, affiliate tracking and merchant of record.
Suits: Creators who want tips and memberships without a monthly bill
- Free
Patreon
Paid memberships, a shop and community for creators and their fans
- Patreon is free. Gumroad is free.
- Patreon also covers paid newsletters and community.
- Gumroad also covers email campaigns, affiliate tracking and merchant of record.
Suits: Podcasters, video makers and artists funded by monthly members
- Free plan · from $20/mo
Polar
Open-source billing and merchant of record for software sellers
- Polar starts at $20 per month, with a lower fee on each sale. Gumroad is free.
- Only Gumroad lists iOS and Android apps.
- Polar is open source, according to its own site.
- Gumroad also covers email campaigns and affiliate tracking.
Suits: Developers selling software, licenses or SaaS subscriptions worldwide
- Free trial · from $32.50/mo
SendOwl
Checkout and delivery for downloads, licenses and subscriptions
- SendOwl starts at $32.50 per month for up to $10k sales a year, billed annually ($39 monthly). Gumroad is free.
- Gumroad has a free plan. SendOwl does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Gumroad lists iOS and Android apps.
- SendOwl also covers online store.
- Gumroad also covers email campaigns and merchant of record.
Suits: Sellers adding digital delivery to a site or Shopify store
- Free
Whop
Storefront, checkout and payouts for paid communities and products
- Whop is free. Gumroad is free.
- Only Gumroad lists an Android app.
- Whop also covers online courses and community.
- Gumroad also covers email campaigns and merchant of record.
Suits: Creators selling paid community access with courses and chat
Limits worth knowing in Gumroad
- Gumroad keeps 10% + $0.50 of every direct sale plus 2.9% + $0.30 card processing; Discover marketplace sales cost a flat 30%.
- Physical goods are not allowed: Gumroad is for digital products, memberships and services only.
- Payouts go out by direct deposit or PayPal depending on the seller's country.
- The mobile apps track sales and open purchases, but accounts and products are set up on the web.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Gumroad?
The alternatives to Gumroad in this directory are Lemon Squeezy, Payhip, Sellfy, Ko-fi, Stan, Buy Me a Coffee, Patreon, Polar, SendOwl and Whop. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Gumroad.
Is there a free alternative to Gumroad?
Yes. Buy Me a Coffee, Patreon and Whop are free to use. Lemon Squeezy, Payhip, Ko-fi and Polar have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Is there an open-source alternative to Gumroad?
Polar is described as open source on its own site.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 18, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.