FileFreightCompare FileFreight with SendOwl, Gumroad, Payhip, and Lemon Squeezy
Choosing where to sell your digital downloads comes down to three things: what each sale costs you, what features you get, and whether the platform fits how you sell. These comparisons are written to be honest — each one has a "who should stay" section, because the right answer isn't always us.
- FileFreight vs SendOwlMonthly pricing, the $20-sale fee math, revenue caps, and features.
- FileFreight vs GumroadWhat a $20 sale really costs, break-even math, and the Discover tradeoff.
- FileFreight vs PayhipFee-for-fee comparison across Payhip's Free, Plus, and Pro tiers.
- FileFreight vs Lemon Squeezy5% + 50¢ with tax handling vs $19/month flat: the merchant-of-record tradeoff.
- FileFreight vs SellfyTwo flat-fee tools head to head: Sellfy's revenue-capped tiers vs Pro's $19 flat.
- FileFreight vs PodiaMover's 5%-plus-$49 fee stack and Shaker's $99 flat vs Pro's $19: the schoolhouse-vs-pipe math.
- FileFreight vs ThriveCart$495 lifetime license vs $19/month flat: checkout software vs secure delivery.
- FileFreight vs Kajabi$179+/month all-in-one vs $19/month flat: when the course empire is overkill.
- FileFreight vs TeachableStarter's 7.5% fee ladder vs $19/month flat: course prices for download sellers.
- FileFreight vs ThinkificThe own-Stripe surcharge and 5-download cap vs $19/month flat, unlimited.
- 7 SendOwl alternativesA ranked roundup of SendOwl alternatives by cost at $1,000/month in sales.
- How to sell digital downloadsA 7-step guide that works no matter which platform you pick.
- Switching from SendOwlA step-by-step migration guide: re-upload products, repoint links, test, and cancel.
- How to sell printablesMake, price, and deliver printables securely: licensing, delivery, and where to sell.
- Fee calculatorPlug in your sales volume and average order value — which platform costs least per month?
What does a $20 sale cost on each platform?
| Platform | Per-sale platform cost | Monthly fee |
|---|---|---|
| Gumroad direct | 10% + 50¢ (≈ $2.50) | $0 |
| Gumroad Discover | 30% flat ($6.00) | $0 |
| SendOwl Launch | 0% — about $0.88 card processing on your account | $39 |
| Payhip Free | 5% ($1.00) | $0 |
| Payhip Plus | 2% ($0.40) | $29 |
| Payhip Pro | 0% | $99 |
| Podia Mover | 5% ($1.00) | $49 |
| Podia Shaker | 0% | $99 |
| Lemon Squeezy | 5% + 50¢ ($1.50) | $0 |
| FileFreight Free | 5% ($1.00) | $0 |
| FileFreight Pro | 0% | $19 |
Card processing of about 2.9% + 30¢ (≈ $0.88 on a $20 sale) sits on top of most of these, paid to your own payment account — except on Gumroad Discover, where the 30% already includes processing.
Frequently asked questions
Which platform is cheapest for selling digital downloads?
It depends on your volume. Per sale, Gumroad direct costs the most at about $3.38 on a $20 product. Lemon Squeezy costs $1.50 (5% + 50 cents, tax handling included). FileFreight Free and Payhip Free cost about $1.88. SendOwl Launch and FileFreight Pro cost about $0.88 per sale plus $39 and $19 a month respectively.
Is FileFreight really free?
The free plan is $0 a month with a 5% per-sale fee deducted by Stripe, and payments go to your own Stripe account. Pro is $19 a month with no per-sale fee.
Are these comparisons honest?
We wrote a "who should stay" section for each competitor, list our sources, and mark when pricing was last checked. Where a fact was unverified, we left it out rather than guessing.
How often is competitor pricing re-checked?
Each page notes its last check date — currently September 2026. If a competitor changes plans, the tables may lag until the next check.
Pricing last checked September 2026.
Ready to try FileFreight? The free plan is $0 a month with a 5% per-sale fee — no card required. Upgrade to Pro ($19/month, 0% fees) whenever the math says it pays for itself.