Gumroad features: tier-by-tier list (2026)
No monthly fee creator commerce platform with transaction-only billing. Marketplace traffic is significantly more expensive than direct sales.
Core capabilities (17)
Create a home here
No site? No problem. Use our flexible page editor to build a storefront and customize your site's colors, and more.
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Money, incoming
Once you get set up, it's easy to ring the register. Here's how you can sell and get paid, fast.
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Create simple memberships
Give customers access to a library of content for as long as they're subscribed.
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Sell multiple versions
Allow buyers to pick from PDF, ePub, and Mobi. Even charge more for lossless audio.
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Protect your work
We can create lightweight DRM to help keep customers honest. Comprehensive Platform
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From start to finesse
We've spent ten years building an end-to-end platform so you can start selling in seconds.
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Sell anything
We don't limit your ideas. Whether it's a digital download, eBook, course, or monthly membership, we make sure it checks out.
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Bring your friends
Already have fans? Easily import your existing email list—and export your followers and customers at any time.
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Be ready when they are
All payments are secure and smooth, so your customers can read, listen, or watch their purchase immediately.
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Grow your audience
Post new updates, send email broadcasts, and use powerful automated workflows to connect and grow your audience.
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Creators on Gumroad
[ edit ] A variety of major and independent musicians, [ 12 ] [ 13 ] film distributors, [ 14 ] [ 15 ] and authors [ 16 ] [ 17 ] have distributed content or sold products on Gumroad.
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Gumroad is an e-commerce platform that allows creators
Gumroad is an e-commerce platform that allows creators to sell products directly to their audience .
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We're a Merchant of Record
Since January 1, 2025, Gumroad handles ALL your tax obligations. Yes, you read that right – we manage sales tax collection and remittance worldwide.
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Can I use Gumroad for memberships
Yes! Whether it's for a podcast, online course, or SaaS subscriptions, Gumroad makes it easy to manage memberships.
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What's changing with taxes
We're becoming your merchant of record, which means Gumroad will automatically handle all sales tax collection and remittance worldwide.
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What about international sales
We'll handle all tax obligations for your global sales automatically. You don't need to worry about VAT, GST, or any other international tax requirements.
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Will Gumroad collect taxes everywhere
We'll collect taxes in regions where we have tax obligations as a merchant of record.
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Integrations (3)
Your store, your way
Gumroad plays well with others. Set up your store on our platform, or easily embed it on your existing site.
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Power-up your page
You can easily embed our payment platform and 'follow' button on your existing site. motionbynick
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Tools to get going fast
Create a profit-making machine in no time with our flexible page editor or easily embed a 'Follow' button onto your existing site.
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Collaboration (1)
Share your work. Someone out there needs it
Start selling Subscribe to get tips and tactics to grow the way you want. → Ⓒ Gumroad, Inc.
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Reporting and analytics (2)
Make decisions with your data
Dive deeper into your sales with analytics that can help you improve your products and messaging.
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Need a Reseller Certificate from Gumroad
Some creators may have an obligation to file sales tax (or other indirect tax) returns already, and will need to report their sales on Gumroad as "sales to other retailers for purposes of resale", which are not taxable.
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Security and compliance (1)
What this means for you
Build your creative business with confidence. We're taking care of all tax complexity worldwide, so you can focus on what you do best: creating. → No more tax headaches - we handle everything → Simplified global selling - we manage international tax compliance
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See Gumroad pricing in detail
This page lists what Gumroad does. For per-seat math, tier comparison, and the full hidden-fee list, see the Gumroad pricing breakdown.
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Sources
Features evolve. Confirm directly with the vendor before purchase decisions. This list was last refreshed on 2026-05-27.
Frequently asked questions
What features does Gumroad include?
This page tracks 24 verified Gumroad features across 5 categories, sourced from Gumroad's official site and Wikipedia.
Which tier do I need for Gumroad?
Gumroad's feature availability varies by plan. Compare the public Gumroad tiers, calculator, and hidden fees on the Gumroad pricing page.
How does Gumroad compare on features to alternatives?
Buyers commonly compare Gumroad against Lemon Squeezy, Paddle, Sellfy. Each alternative's feature page is linked below where we cover it.