Gumroad

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Gumroad is a storefront where creators sell digital files, courses, or membership subscriptions directly to their audience. It handles payment processing, product hosting, and licensing enforcement for files. The platform also includes discovery features that help new creators find audiences within the Gumroad community itself, reducing cold-start friction compared to solo hosting.

Ideal for indie developers, writers, and educators who want a simpler alternative to building their own store or membership site. It's lighter than Shopify but more polished than DIY solutions, with straightforward pricing (just a percentage cut per sale). Use Gumroad when audience discovery and ease of setup matter more than deep customization options.

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