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Updated September 2026

Payhip review

Storefront platform for selling digital downloads, courses, memberships and physical products with built-in VAT handling. Best for sellers wanting a full-featured free plan with automatic EU/UK VAT compliance. Starts at Free + 5% fee.

Key features

  • Digital downloads
  • Online courses
  • Memberships
  • Physical product/inventory management
  • Coaching sessions
  • Store builder & embeds

Pros

  • Free plan includes all features, unlimited products
  • Automatic EU VAT/UK tax compliance
  • Flat $99/mo Pro plan removes transaction fee entirely

Cons

  • 5% transaction fee on free plan
  • PayPal/Stripe processing fees still apply on top
  • Smaller integration ecosystem than larger platforms

Payhip alternatives

  • Stan Store

    $29

    Monetization · Link in bio

    Stan Store is a link-in-bio storefront built for creators to sell digital products, coaching, and courses with one-tap checkout.

    • Instagram
    • TikTok
    • YouTube
    • X (Twitter)
    • Facebook

  • Gumroad

    Free · $0.5+

    Monetization · Link in bio

    E-commerce platform for selling digital products, courses, and memberships directly to an audience.

  • LTK

    Free

    Monetization · Link in bio

    An invite/application-based shoppable-link platform where creators earn affiliate commission and brand partnership fees from product recommendations.

    • Instagram
    • TikTok
    • YouTube
    • Pinterest
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