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Clear, current, no-fluff guides for Gumroad creators. We keep the fee numbers accurate to 2026 and link every claim to the math.
Fees
Gumroad Fees Explained (2026): What You Actually Keep
Gumroad charges 10% + $0.50 per transaction on direct sales — all-inclusive, no extra processing fee. Here's exactly how the math works in 2026, what goes to Gumroad vs what lands in your pocket, with worked examples at every price point.
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Comparison
Gumroad vs Lemon Squeezy vs Payhip: Fees Compared (2026)
Side-by-side seller fees for the three most popular digital product platforms, with the exact 2026 numbers and what you actually take home on a $29 ebook, a $99 course, and a $499 template pack. The gap is larger than most creators expect.
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Strategy
How to Price on Gumroad So the 10% Fee Doesn't Kill Your Margin
Gumroad's flat 10% + $0.50 hits harder on low-priced products than high-ticket ones — which changes how you should price. A practical playbook: floor-price math, the Discover fee trap, price anchoring, and the mistakes that quietly shrink every payout.
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