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Payhip alternatives
Payhip compared with 9 alternatives: Gumroad, Sellfy, Lemon Squeezy, SendOwl, Podia and 4 more.
Payhip has a free plan. Paid plans start at $29 per month. 4 of the 9 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 5 more offer a free trial.
9 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 18, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| PayhipThis tool | Free plan · from $29/mo | Yes | Web |
| Gumroad | Free | Free | Web, iOS, Android |
| Sellfy | Free trial · from $22/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Lemon Squeezy | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web |
| SendOwl | Free trial · from $32.50/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Podia | Free trial · from $42/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Easy Digital Downloads | Free plan · from $199/yr | Yes | Web |
| Polar | Free plan · from $20/mo | Yes | Web |
| Stan | Free trial · from $29/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS |
| ThriveCart | Free trial · from $37/mo | Trial only | Web |
Price against what you get
Payhip starts at $29 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 4 of the 8 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Gumroad, Sellfy, Lemon Squeezy and SendOwl.
Stan and ThriveCart score higher without starting lower. Easy Digital Downloads and Polar start lower without scoring higher.
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 Payhip
- Free
Gumroad
Sell downloads, memberships and courses for a cut of each sale
- Gumroad is free. Payhip starts at $29 per month.
- Only Gumroad lists iOS and Android apps.
- Gumroad also covers email campaigns and merchant of record.
- Payhip also covers online courses and online store.
Suits: Creators testing a first product who want no monthly bill
- 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). Payhip starts at $29 per month.
- Payhip has a free plan. Sellfy does not, though it has a free trial.
- Sellfy also covers email campaigns and print on demand.
- Payhip also covers online courses.
Suits: Creators who sell files, subscriptions and merch from one store
- 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. Payhip starts at $29 per month.
- Lemon Squeezy also covers email campaigns and merchant of record.
- Payhip also covers online courses.
Suits: Software makers selling licenses or 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). Payhip starts at $29 per month.
- Payhip has a free plan. SendOwl does not, though it has a free trial.
- Payhip also covers online courses.
Suits: Sellers adding digital delivery to a site or Shopify store
- Free trial · from $42/mo
Podia
Website, store, courses, community and email for creators in one place
- Podia starts at $42 per month for up to 100 subscribers, billed annually ($49 monthly). Payhip starts at $29 per month.
- Payhip has a free plan. Podia does not, though it has a free trial.
- Podia also covers marketing automation, email campaigns and community.
- Payhip also covers affiliate tracking, online store and digital downloads.
Suits: Creators who want site, store, community and email in one bill
- Free plan · from $199/yr
Easy Digital Downloads
WordPress plugin for selling digital downloads from your own site
- Easy Digital Downloads starts at $199 per year at renewal, after a first year for $99.50. Payhip starts at $29 per month.
- Payhip also covers online courses and affiliate tracking.
Suits: WordPress site owners who want to sell files from their own site
- 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. Payhip starts at $29 per month.
- Polar is open source, according to its own site.
- Polar also covers merchant of record.
- Payhip also covers online courses, affiliate tracking and online store.
Suits: Developers selling software, licenses or SaaS subscriptions worldwide
- 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). Payhip starts at $29 per month.
- Payhip has a free plan. Stan does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Stan lists an iOS app.
- Stan also covers email campaigns, community and appointment booking.
- Payhip also covers online store.
Suits: Social media creators who sell from a link in their bio
- Free trial · from $37/mo
ThriveCart
Checkout, funnel and course platform with a lifetime licence option
- ThriveCart starts at $37 per month, billed annually ($47 monthly). Payhip starts at $29 per month.
- Payhip has a free plan. ThriveCart does not, though it has a free trial.
- ThriveCart also covers community and a/B testing.
- Payhip also covers online store.
Suits: Course sellers who want checkout, funnels and course hosting together
Limits worth knowing in Payhip
- The free plan takes 5% of each sale and Plus takes 2%, on top of PayPal or Stripe fees; only Pro at $99 a month removes Payhip's fee.
- Payhip has no built-in email campaigns: a newsletter block collects followers for export, and buyers sync to a separate email service.
- Payments go through the seller's own PayPal, Stripe or regional gateway account, such as Square, Razorpay or Paystack.
- Sellers with a physical presence in a US state may still have to file a zero-dollar sales tax return there, Payhip's help center says.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Payhip?
The alternatives to Payhip in this directory are Gumroad, Sellfy, Lemon Squeezy, SendOwl, Podia, Easy Digital Downloads, Polar, Stan and ThriveCart. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Payhip.
Is there a free alternative to Payhip?
Yes. Gumroad is free to use. Lemon Squeezy, Easy Digital Downloads and Polar have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Payhip alternatives work on Android?
The Payhip listing does not include an Android app. Gumroad lists one.
Which Payhip alternatives work on iOS?
The Payhip listing does not include an iOS app. Gumroad and Stan list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Payhip?
Polar is described as open source on its own site.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Oct 18, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.