The fee difference that matters
Marketplace platforms typically take a percentage of every sale on top of payment processing. Gumroad’s creator fees have commonly landed around the ~10% range (plans and promotions change — always check their current pricing).
PayWallPage takes 0% of your sales volume. Buyers pay your Stripe account directly. You still pay Stripe’s processing fee. Optional Pro is $18/mo for domain and branding — not a cut of GMV.
Competitor fees change. Verify current Gumroad pricing on their site before switching.
Side-by-side
| PayWallPage | Gumroad | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform take on sales | 0% of GMV | Percentage of each sale (varies) |
| Who gets paid | Your Stripe account | Platform payout flow |
| Shape | One page + paywalled listings | Full product marketplace |
| URL | paywall.page/you (+ custom domain on Pro) | gumroad.com / your storefront |
| Best when | You want a simple sell link and keep the money | You want marketplace discovery and a full shop stack |
When PayWallPage is the better Gumroad alternative
- You sell guides, templates, PDFs, private links, or packs
- You already have (or want) your own Stripe account
- You care more about fee math than marketplace browsing traffic
- You want “a page, not a storefront project”
When to stay on Gumroad
- You rely on Gumroad’s discovery / audience features
- You need a deeper catalog, memberships, or tooling we don’t offer
- You prefer the platform to handle merchant-of-record complexity
FAQ
- Is PayWallPage a free Gumroad alternative?
- You can start on Free ($0/mo) with a watermark and paywall.page URL. Pro is $18/mo. Either way, platform fee on sales is 0%.
- Do I keep my Stripe customers?
- Yes. Buyers check out on your Stripe account. Sales land with you, not as platform-held funds.
- Can I sell the same digital products?
- Yes for files, links, and text unlocks. See sell digital products online and how to paywall a PDF.