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 |
Transaction Fee
Followrs0%
Gumroad10% flat
Monthly Fee
FollowrsFree
GumroadFree
Payment Processing
Followrs+Stripe fees only
Gumroad+2.9% + 30¢
Link in Bio
FollowrsBuilt-in
GumroadNot included
Payout Speed
FollowrsInstant (via Stripe)
GumroadWeekly
Email Capture
FollowrsBuilt-in
GumroadBasic
Real Creator Scenarios
Ebook Author
The $10 PDF Seller
Sell a $10 ebook. Gumroad takes $1. Followrs takes $0. On 100 sales, that's $100 you keep.
Template Creator
The Template Maker
Notion and Canva templates are your thing. Keep every dollar instead of giving Gumroad a cut.
New Creator
The First-Timer
Launching your first product is scary enough. Don't let fees eat your first profits.
Get Started in Minutes
1
Sign up
Free account, no credit card, 30 seconds.
2
Upload your product
Any digital file — PDF, ZIP, whatever.
3
Connect Stripe
Get paid directly. No middleman holding your money.
4
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