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Gumroad vs Sellfy
A detailed comparison to help you choose between Gumroad and Sellfy.
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| Feature | Gumroad | Sellfy |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing Model | Free | Paid |
| Free Tier | Yes | No |
| Monthly Cost (Solo) | $0 | $29 |
| Target Audience | solopreneurs, creators | creators, solopreneurs, creators |
| Verified | Yes | No |
| Solo-Friendly | Yes | Yes |
| Open Source | No | No |
| Editorial Rating | 4.2/5 | 3.8/5 |
| Categories | E-Commerce, No-Code | E-Commerce |
| Key Features | Digital product sales, Memberships & subscriptions, Email marketing, Affiliate program, Custom checkout | Digital product delivery, Print-on-demand, Subscription products, Built-in storefront, Embed buy buttons anywhere |
| Free Tier Quality | excellent | None |
Pricing Breakdown
Gumroad
No monthly fee. 10% transaction fee on every sale (includes payment processing). No setup costs.
Sellfy
Starter: $29/month ($10K/year cap). Business: $79/month ($50K/year). Premium: $159/month ($200K/year). No transaction fees.
Integration Overlap
Shared Integrations (3)
StripePayPalZapier
Only in Gumroad (7)
ConvertKitMailchimpDiscordCircleWordPressNotionCustom webhooks
Only in Sellfy (5)
Google AnalyticsFacebook PixelTwitter PixelWebhooksCustom domains
Use Case Fit
Gumroad
- * Selling ebooks and digital downloads
- * Course and tutorial sales
- * Software license distribution
- * Membership and subscription products
- * Pay-what-you-want pricing
Sellfy
- * Selling digital downloads
- * Print-on-demand merchandise
- * Creator storefronts
- * Subscription products
- * Embedded buy buttons
Gumroad
Pros
- + Zero monthly fees
- + Dead simple to set up
- + Built-in email marketing
- + Handles tax compliance
Cons
- - 10% transaction fee is high
- - Limited storefront customization
- - No free trial for physical products
Sellfy
Pros
- + All-in-one for creators
- + Print-on-demand built in
- + No transaction fees
- + Simple and fast setup
Cons
- - Limited storefront customization
- - Basic analytics
- - No app/plugin marketplace
- - Limited to 10K products on starter
Editorial Verdict
Gumroad takes the lead for solo founders — it offers better value and is explicitly solo-friendly. Sellfy may still be the right pick if you need deep E-Commerce features or plan to scale to a larger team.
SaaSLens Editorial Team
Editorial Team