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SendOwl alternatives
SendOwl compared with 8 alternatives: Gumroad, Lemon Squeezy, Payhip, Sellfy, SamCart and 3 more.
SendOwl is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $32.50 per month for up to $10k sales a year, billed annually ($39 monthly). 5 of the 8 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
8 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 18, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| SendOwlThis tool | Free trial · from $32.50/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Gumroad | 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 |
| SamCart | Free trial · from $79/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Easy Digital Downloads | Free plan · from $199/yr | Yes | Web |
| Polar | Free plan · from $20/mo | Yes | Web |
| ThriveCart | Free trial · from $37/mo | Trial only | Web |
Price against what you get
SendOwl starts at $0.83 a month when paid by the year and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 8 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Gumroad starts 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 SendOwl
- Free
Gumroad
Sell downloads, memberships and courses for a cut of each sale
- Gumroad is free. SendOwl starts at $32.50 per month for up to $10k sales a year, billed annually ($39 monthly).
- Gumroad has a free plan. SendOwl does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Gumroad lists iOS and Android apps.
- Gumroad also covers email campaigns and merchant of record.
- SendOwl also covers online store.
Suits: Creators testing a first product who want no monthly bill
- 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. SendOwl starts at $32.50 per month for up to $10k sales a year, billed annually ($39 monthly).
- Lemon Squeezy has a free plan. SendOwl does not, though it has a free trial.
- Lemon Squeezy also covers email campaigns and merchant of record.
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. SendOwl starts at $32.50 per month for up to $10k sales a year, billed annually ($39 monthly).
- Payhip has a free plan. SendOwl does not, though it has a free trial.
- Payhip also covers online courses.
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). SendOwl starts at $32.50 per month for up to $10k sales a year, billed annually ($39 monthly).
- Sellfy also covers email campaigns and print on demand.
Suits: Creators who sell files, subscriptions and merch from one store
- Free trial · from $79/mo
SamCart
Checkout and sales page builder with courses and an AI assistant
- SamCart starts at $79 per month. SendOwl starts at $32.50 per month for up to $10k sales a year, billed annually ($39 monthly).
- SamCart also covers online courses and a/B testing.
- SendOwl also covers online store.
Suits: Course and ebook sellers who want checkout, pages and hosting together
- 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. SendOwl starts at $32.50 per month for up to $10k sales a year, billed annually ($39 monthly).
- Easy Digital Downloads has a free plan. SendOwl does not, though it has a free trial.
- SendOwl also covers 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. SendOwl starts at $32.50 per month for up to $10k sales a year, billed annually ($39 monthly).
- Polar has a free plan. SendOwl does not, though it has a free trial.
- Polar is open source, according to its own site.
- Polar also covers merchant of record.
- SendOwl also covers affiliate tracking and online store.
Suits: Developers selling software, licenses or SaaS subscriptions worldwide
- 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). SendOwl starts at $32.50 per month for up to $10k sales a year, billed annually ($39 monthly).
- ThriveCart also covers online courses, community and a/B testing.
- SendOwl also covers online store.
Suits: Course sellers who want checkout, funnels and course hosting together
Limits worth knowing in SendOwl
- No free plan; plans are capped by orders and sales over the trailing 12 months, and going over moves you up a tier.
- Downloads past the monthly bandwidth allowance cost $1 per GB; the pricing page gives two different allowances for Launch and Grow.
- Stripe or PayPal processing fees come on top, and SendOwl acts as a technology provider rather than the merchant of record.
- Business plans, from $299 a month, are needed once yearly sales pass $100,000.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to SendOwl?
The alternatives to SendOwl in this directory are Gumroad, Lemon Squeezy, Payhip, Sellfy, SamCart, Easy Digital Downloads, Polar and ThriveCart. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with SendOwl.
Is there a free alternative to SendOwl?
Yes. Gumroad is free to use. Lemon Squeezy, Payhip, Easy Digital Downloads and Polar have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which SendOwl alternatives work on Android?
The SendOwl listing does not include an Android app. Gumroad lists one.
Which SendOwl alternatives work on iOS?
The SendOwl listing does not include an iOS app. Gumroad lists one.
Is there an open-source alternative to SendOwl?
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.