Direct Sales

Gumroad vs Sellfy

Gumroad charges a 10% plus $0.50 per-sale fee with no monthly cost, making it ideal for lower-volume sellers who want minimal upfront commitment. Sellfy offers a free tier but its paid plans ($29–$119/mo) remove transaction fees and provide a full storefront, including support for physical goods and print-on-demand. While Gumroad focuses on simple digital checkout, Sellfy gives you more control over design and product types. For a self-published author, the choice hinges on whether you prefer a low-risk pay-per-sale model or a fixed monthly investment for a more feature-rich store.

Pick Gumroad

Pick Gumroad if you want zero monthly fees and are selling primarily digital products like ebooks with a simple checkout, accepting the per-sale commission.

Pick Sellfy

Pick Sellfy if you want a customizable storefront with no per-sale fees, plan to sell physical or print-on-demand books, and are comfortable with a monthly subscription.

At a glance

GumroadSellfy
Pricing10% + $0.50/saleFree; $29–$119/mo
Pricing modelPaidFreemium
Free optionNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb
Best forDirect SalesDirect Sales
AI featuresNoNo
Open sourceNoNo

Gumroad

gumroad.com

Simple creator checkout for digital products.

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Sellfy

sellfy.com

Standalone storefront for digital/physical/POD.

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