Gumroad Alternative for Micro Creators: Sell Without the Fees
Gumroad takes 10% of every sale. When you're starting out, that's the difference between profit and breaking even. Followrs takes 0%.
Best For
- Micro creators selling their first products
- Anyone tired of Gumroad's 10% cut
- Creators who want bio link + store in one
- Selling directly from social media
Avoid If
- You need subscription/membership features
- You sell software licenses
Fastest Path
Sign up → Upload file → Set price → Share link
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Followrs | Gumroad |
|---|---|---|
| Transaction Fee | 0% | 10% flat |
| Monthly Fee | Free | Free |
| Payment Processing | +Stripe fees only | +2.9% + 30¢ |
| Link in Bio | Built-in | Not included |
| Payout Speed | Instant (via Stripe) | Weekly |
| Email Capture | Built-in | Basic |
Real Creator Scenarios
The $10 PDF Seller
Sell a $10 ebook. Gumroad takes $1. Followrs takes $0. On 100 sales, that's $100 you keep.
The Template Maker
Notion and Canva templates are your thing. Keep every dollar instead of giving Gumroad a cut.
The First-Timer
Launching your first product is scary enough. Don't let fees eat your first profits.
Get Started in Minutes
Sign up
Free account, no credit card, 30 seconds.
Upload your product
Any digital file — PDF, ZIP, whatever.
Connect Stripe
Get paid directly. No middleman holding your money.
Share your link
One link for your bio. Sells and captures emails.
What You'll Move Over
Everything you need, nothing you don't
- Download your product files from Gumroad
- Export your customer emails
- Copy your product descriptions
- Note your pricing
- Update your bio links
Frequently Asked Questions
We make money from optional Pro features, not from taxing your sales. When you win, we want you to keep your winnings.
Followrs has built-in email capture. For advanced email marketing, connect to your favorite tool (ConvertKit, Mailchimp, etc.).
Yes. PDFs, ebooks, templates, presets, guides — if Gumroad can sell it, Followrs can too.