Gumroad

Gumroad is the simplest platform for indie creators and solo founders selling digital products and running membership subscriptions. With no monthly fees and a straightforward 10% transaction fee on direct sales (plus payment processor costs), Gumroad eliminates the complexity of setting up a payment infrastructure. As a merchant of record since 2025, it automatically handles global tax compliance (VAT, GST, sales tax), removing a major pain point for solo developers.\n\nThe platform includes built-in features like email marketing, affiliate tools, automated product delivery, and customer relationship management. While the 10% fee is higher than some alternatives, the all-in-one nature and merchant of record status justify it for founders who prioritize simplicity over absolute lowest fees. Best suited for creators with under $10K/month in revenue.