Gumroad
3.5 / 5
A simple platform for selling digital products like ebooks, courses, templates and memberships, with no monthly fee.
Monthly cost
$0Category
Online selling platformLast updated
October 13, 2026Pros
- $0 a month: you only pay when you sell
- Very easy to set up a product page
- Handles sales tax worldwide for you
- Good for ebooks, templates and small courses
Cons
- Takes 10% plus 50 cents on every direct sale
- Sales through its Discover marketplace cost 30%
- Card processing fees can add more
- You need to bring most of your own buyers
Verdict
Gumroad is one of the easiest ways to sell your first digital product.
The fees are high, so it fits best while you're testing an idea or selling small amounts.
Questions
What are Gumroad's fees?
Gumroad says direct sales cost 10% plus 50 cents per sale with no monthly fee. Sales through its Discover marketplace cost 30%.
Does Gumroad handle sales tax?
Yes. Gumroad says it handles sales tax worldwide as Merchant of Record at no extra cost.
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