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Sellfy vs Gumroad
A detailed comparison to help you choose between Sellfy and Gumroad.
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| Feature | Sellfy | Gumroad |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing Model | Paid | Free |
| Free Tier | No | Yes |
| Monthly Cost (Solo) | $29 | $0 |
| Target Audience | creators, solopreneurs, creators | solopreneurs, creators |
| Verified | No | Yes |
| Solo-Friendly | Yes | Yes |
| Open Source | No | No |
| Editorial Rating | 3.8/5 | 4.2/5 |
| Categories | E-Commerce | E-Commerce, No-Code |
| Key Features | Digital product delivery, Print-on-demand, Subscription products, Built-in storefront, Embed buy buttons anywhere | Digital product sales, Memberships & subscriptions, Email marketing, Affiliate program, Custom checkout |
| Free Tier Quality | None | excellent |
Pricing Breakdown
Sellfy
Starter: $29/month ($10K/year cap). Business: $79/month ($50K/year). Premium: $159/month ($200K/year). No transaction fees.
Gumroad
No monthly fee. 10% transaction fee on every sale (includes payment processing). No setup costs.
Integration Overlap
Shared Integrations (3)
PayPalStripeZapier
Only in Sellfy (5)
Google AnalyticsFacebook PixelTwitter PixelWebhooksCustom domains
Only in Gumroad (7)
ConvertKitMailchimpDiscordCircleWordPressNotionCustom webhooks
Use Case Fit
Sellfy
- * Selling digital downloads
- * Print-on-demand merchandise
- * Creator storefronts
- * Subscription products
- * Embedded buy buttons
Gumroad
- * Selling ebooks and digital downloads
- * Course and tutorial sales
- * Software license distribution
- * Membership and subscription products
- * Pay-what-you-want pricing
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
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
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