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Stan alternatives
Stan compared with 8 alternatives: Gumroad, Payhip, Ko-fi, Podia, Whop and 3 more.
Stan is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $29 per month ($300 billed yearly). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| StanThis tool | Free trial · from $29/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS |
| Gumroad | Free | Free | Web, iOS, Android |
| Payhip | Free plan · from $29/mo | Yes | Web |
| Ko-fi | Free plan | Yes | Web |
| Podia | Free trial · from $42/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Whop | Free | Free | Web, iOS |
| Buy Me a Coffee | Free | Free | Web, iOS, Android |
| SamCart | Free trial · from $79/mo | Trial only | Web |
| ThriveCart | Free trial · from $37/mo | Trial only | Web |
Price against what you get
Stan starts at $29 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 6 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Whop.
Gumroad and Buy Me a Coffee 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 Stan
- Free
Gumroad
Sell downloads, memberships and courses for a cut of each sale
- Gumroad is free. Stan starts at $29 per month ($300 billed yearly).
- Gumroad has a free plan. Stan does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Gumroad lists an Android app.
- Gumroad also covers merchant of record.
- Stan also covers online courses, community and appointment booking.
Suits: Creators testing a first product who want no monthly bill
- Free plan · from $29/mo
Payhip
Store for downloads, courses and memberships, with a free plan
- Payhip starts at $29 per month. Stan starts at $29 per month ($300 billed yearly).
- Payhip has a free plan. Stan does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Stan lists an iOS app.
- Payhip also covers online store.
- Stan also covers email campaigns, community and appointment booking.
Suits: New sellers who want a free store and pay only when they sell
- Free plan
Ko-fi
Creator page for tips, memberships, a shop and paid commissions
- Ko-fi has a free plan. Stan does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Stan lists an iOS app.
- Ko-fi also covers online store.
- Stan also covers email campaigns, online courses, community, appointment booking and affiliate tracking.
Suits: Artists and streamers who want tips and memberships on one page
- 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). Stan starts at $29 per month ($300 billed yearly).
- Only Stan lists an iOS app.
- Podia also covers marketing automation.
- Stan also covers appointment booking, affiliate tracking and digital downloads.
Suits: Creators who want site, store, community and email in one bill
- Free
Whop
Storefront, checkout and payouts for paid communities and products
- Whop is free. Stan starts at $29 per month ($300 billed yearly).
- Whop has a free plan. Stan does not, though it has a free trial.
- Stan also covers email campaigns and appointment booking.
Suits: Creators selling paid community access with courses and chat
- Free
Buy Me a Coffee
Creator page for tips, memberships and a simple shop
- Buy Me a Coffee is free. Stan starts at $29 per month ($300 billed yearly).
- Buy Me a Coffee has a free plan. Stan does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Buy Me a Coffee lists an Android app.
- Buy Me a Coffee also covers paid newsletters.
- Stan also covers email campaigns, online courses, community, appointment booking and affiliate tracking.
Suits: Creators who want tips and memberships without a monthly bill
- Free trial · from $79/mo
SamCart
Checkout and sales page builder with courses and an AI assistant
- SamCart starts at $79 per month. Stan starts at $29 per month ($300 billed yearly).
- Only Stan lists an iOS app.
- SamCart also covers a/B testing.
- Stan also covers email campaigns, community and appointment booking.
Suits: Course and ebook sellers who want checkout, pages and hosting together
- 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). Stan starts at $29 per month ($300 billed yearly).
- Only Stan lists an iOS app.
- ThriveCart also covers a/B testing.
- Stan also covers email campaigns and appointment booking.
Suits: Course sellers who want checkout, funnels and course hosting together
Limits worth knowing in Stan
- No free plan; Stan takes 0% of sales, but Stripe charges US sellers 2.9% + $0.30 a sale, plus 1.5% for buyers abroad.
- Discount codes, upsells, funnels, affiliates, email broadcasts and email flows all need Creator Pro at $99 a month.
- Physical products have no shipping or stock tools: sellers collect addresses at checkout and fulfill by hand.
- The mobile app is on iPhone and iPad only; there is no Android app.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Stan?
The alternatives to Stan in this directory are Gumroad, Payhip, Ko-fi, Podia, Whop, Buy Me a Coffee, SamCart and ThriveCart. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Stan.
Is there a free alternative to Stan?
Yes. Gumroad, Whop and Buy Me a Coffee are free to use. Payhip and Ko-fi have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Stan alternatives work on Android?
The Stan listing does not include an Android app. Gumroad and Buy Me a Coffee list one.
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.