Gumroad

Gumroad pioneered the creator economy payment model: upload a product, share a link, get paid. It's the simplest way to start selling digital products without building infrastructure.

Key Features:

• Instant Setup - Selling in minutes, not days
• No Monthly Fees - Pay only when you sell
• Audience Building - Email collection and updates
• Flexible Products - Digital downloads, memberships, courses

What you can sell:

• Digital Downloads - PDFs, software, assets, templates
• Memberships - Recurring access to content
• Courses - Video and text-based learning
• Pre-orders - Validate ideas before building

Why creators choose Gumroad:

• Simplicity - No technical knowledge required
• Audience Tools - Build email lists alongside sales
• Discover - Marketplace exposure for your products
• Global - Handle international payments automatically

Gumroad is ideal for creators testing ideas, selling info products, or anyone who wants to go from zero to selling as fast as possible. The platform fees are higher than building your own, but the speed and simplicity often justify the cost.