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Payloadz alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Payloadz alternative for most people is Payhip (2.6 GPA), second in our ranking of tools for selling digital products. It's also the best free one.
Payloadz compared with 5 alternatives: SendOwl, E-junkie, Payhip, Sellfy and Gumroad.
Payloadz is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $49 per month. 2 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
Price against what you get
Payloadz starts at $49 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 3 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: SendOwl, Sellfy and Gumroad.
E-junkie and Payhip 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 Payloadz
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).
- SendOwl does not cover popups, which Payloadz does.
Suits: Sellers adding digital delivery to a site or Shopify store
E-junkie
Sell downloads and goods with buttons, carts or a shop
- E-junkie starts at $8 per month for up to 10 products.
- E-junkie also covers shipping labels.
- E-junkie does not cover popups, which Payloadz does.
Suits: Small sellers who want a buy button on a site they already have
Payhip
Store for downloads, courses and memberships, with a free plan
- Payhip starts at $29 per month.
- Payhip has a free plan, which Payloadz lacks.
- Payhip also covers online courses.
- Payhip does not cover popups, which Payloadz 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 also covers email campaigns and print on demand.
- Sellfy does not cover popups, which Payloadz does.
Suits: Creators who sell files, subscriptions and merch from one store
Gumroad
Sell downloads, memberships and courses for a cut of each sale
- Gumroad is free.
- Gumroad has a free plan, which Payloadz lacks.
- Gumroad also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Gumroad also covers email campaigns and merchant of record.
- Gumroad does not cover online store and popups, which Payloadz does.
Suits: Creators testing a first product who want no monthly bill
Limits worth knowing in Payloadz
- The $1 trial lasts 14 days; after it the plan is $49 per month with no cheaper tier.
- Payments go through PayPal, whose standard processing fees still apply.
- Accounts include 1 TB of file transfer a month for delivered orders.
- It is not a merchant of record, so tax collection is left to the seller.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Payloadz?
The alternatives to Payloadz in this directory are SendOwl, E-junkie, Payhip, Sellfy and Gumroad. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Payloadz.
Is there a free alternative to Payloadz?
Yes. Gumroad is free to use. Payhip has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Payloadz alternatives work on Android?
The Payloadz listing does not include an Android app. Gumroad lists one.
Which Payloadz alternatives work on iOS?
The Payloadz listing does not include an iOS app. Gumroad lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.