On Gumroad
Gumroad is a no-code storefront for selling digital products. Upload a file, set a price, and start accepting payments in any currency. It takes a 10% cut on each sale plus a $0.50 transaction fee. Gumroad also acts as the merchant of record for sales tax worldwide, removing that burden from creators. The platform supports one-time payments, fixed-length subscriptions, and pay-what-you-want pricing, and lets you embed checkout on your own site or use its hosted storefront. Creators span indie artists, writers, musicians, and SaaS founders who use Gumroad to launch and iterate products quickly.
Gumroad is the simplest way to start selling digital stuff online without learning e-commerce or dealing with taxes. The 10% + $0.50 fee is steep once you scale, and the 30% marketplace cut hurts discoverability, but for creators who just want to upload a file and collect money, it’s hard to beat the speed and zero upfront cost.
Key features
- 10% + $0.50 transaction fee
- Global tax handling as merchant of record
- One-time, recurring, and pay-what-you-want pricing
- Hosted storefront or embeddable checkout
- Instant weekly payouts to your bank
- Marketplace with 30% fee on discovered sales
Pros and cons
- No monthly fees or setup costs
- Instant payouts every Friday to your bank
- Handles global sales tax collection and remittance
- Supports one-time, recurring, and pay-what-you-want pricing
- Embed checkout on your own site or use a hosted storefront
- Simple 10% + $0.50 fee structure
- 10% + $0.50 fee on every sale is higher than many competitors
- 30% fee on marketplace-discovered sales reduces margins further
- Limited built-in marketing tools compared to full e-commerce platforms
- No native CRM or advanced analytics dashboards
- Support can be slow for non-enterprise creators
Pricing
- 10% + $0.50 transaction fee on all sales through your profile or direct links
- 30% fee when new customers discover and buy from you in the marketplace
- Global tax collection and remittance handled by Gumroad
- One-time, recurring, or pay-what-you-want pricing
- Instant payouts to your bank every Friday
Best for
Integrations & platforms
Direct payment processors (Stripe, PayPal) · Tax automation (handled by Gumroad as merchant of record) · Embeddable checkout on any website · API for custom integrations
Frequently asked questions
What can I sell on Gumroad?
Digital products like ebooks, courses, tutorials, music, brushes, templates, Notion add-ons, and more. Physical goods aren’t supported.
Does Gumroad handle sales tax?
Yes. Since January 1, 2025, Gumroad acts as the merchant of record and handles all sales tax collection and remittance worldwide.
How often do I get paid?
Payouts land in your bank account every Friday.
Can I use my own domain or embed Gumroad on my site?
Yes. You can embed checkout on your own site or use a hosted Gumroad storefront.
What payment methods do buyers see?
Buyers can pay in their own currency. Gumroad supports one-time, recurring, or fixed-length payments.
