Digital Product Selling Platforms
These platforms sell things that download or grant access rather than ship, such as ebooks, presets, templates, software keys, music and paid access. Creators, indie developers and small publishers use them because files and licenses go out automatically after payment. Fee structure is the first comparison, between a percentage per sale and a flat monthly plan, which flips in value as revenue grows. Tax handling is the second, since some act as merchant of record and take over VAT and sales tax worldwide, while others leave it to the seller. Third is storefront versus checkout, as some provide a full branded shop and others only a payment page to embed elsewhere. Gumroad, Sellfy, SendOwl and Easy Digital Downloads represent those models.
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A platform for selling digital downloads, courses, and memberships with no monthly fee, charging 10% plus 50 cents on direct sales and 30% through its Discover marketplace.
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Stan Store is a link-in-bio storefront for creators selling digital products, bookings, courses and memberships, priced at $29 or $99 a month with a 0% platform fee.
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Sellfy is a drag-and-drop store builder for creators who sell digital downloads, subscriptions and print-on-demand merch from one store, with plans from $22 a month and a 14-day free trial.
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ThriveCart is a checkout and funnel platform for selling digital products, subscriptions and courses, with order bumps, upsells, affiliates, tax automation and a built-in course system called Learn.
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A checkout, sales page, and course platform for digital sellers with an AI assistant built in, starting at $79 a month for the Core plan.
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A creator storefront platform for merch, digital downloads, memberships, and donations, with a free plan carrying a 5% fee on digital sales and a $19 a month Pro plan.
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SendOwl delivers and sells digital products through its own checkout or a Stripe app, with plans from $39 a month sized by orders and sales, all features included.
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A WordPress plugin for selling digital products, courses, and software licenses from your own site, with no platform fees on sales and paid Pro plans from $99.50 a year.
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SellApp is a hosted digital storefront with an AI store builder for selling ebooks, software, memberships and paid Discord, Telegram, WhatsApp or Slack communities, with a 3% platform fee.
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A no-code suite for selling digital products on top of your own Stripe account, with checkout, AI-drafted product sites, email campaigns, courses and a free checkout plan.
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A checkout for digital product sellers with direct Stripe and PayPal payouts, no platform fee on sales, free during beta, then $10 to $30 per year.
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A no-code store for creators selling digital products, coaching, services and webinars, with 0% platform commission on every plan, a free plan and paid plans from $19 to $79 monthly.
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A link-in-bio creator store for selling digital downloads, courses, coaching and memberships, with a free plan at a 5% transaction fee and paid plans at $29 and $79 per month.
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A no-code store for selling digital products, with a free plan at 5% commission or $89 a year for 0% commission, paid straight into your own Stripe or PayPal account.
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Sellup is a hosted storefront for selling serial codes, file downloads and service products, with 8 store templates, 14 payment methods listed, a free plan and no transaction fees.
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A no-code storefront and website builder for creators selling digital products, 3D models, software, games and bookable services, with instant payouts and an 8% sales fee or flat plan.
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Paage is an AI-assisted link-in-bio and storefront platform for creators and small businesses, with email marketing, CRM, digital and physical product sales, appointments, and event ticketing in one account.
Frequently asked questions
How do the different fee structures work for these platforms?
Some platforms charge a percentage commission on every sale, while others use a monthly subscription model. You can find options with 0% platform commission, those with a flat monthly fee, or setups that combine a small transaction fee with a subscription.
Can I sell more than just downloadable files?
Yes, many of these platforms allow you to sell services, coaching, memberships, and webinars. Some even support specialized access for communities on Discord, Telegram, WhatsApp, or Slack.
Will I get my money directly or does the platform hold it?
Many options allow for direct payouts to your own Stripe or PayPal account. Some platforms offer instant payouts, while others charge a fee to use their built-in marketplace to find customers.
Do I need to know how to code to set up my store?
No, these are all no-code solutions designed for creators and indie developers. Many include tools like drag-and-drop builders, AI-drafted product sites, or link-in-bio interfaces to help you get started quickly.
Are there any free options to start selling?
Several platforms offer free plans that allow you to start selling immediately in exchange for a transaction fee. Some even offer free plans with no platform fees on sales during beta periods or through specific plugin setups.