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PersonaCart vs Gumroad
Facts checked 12 October 2026. Every Gumroad figure links to its source.
Choose Gumroad if
you sell a few digital products, want no monthly bill, and your sales are small enough that a percentage fee costs less than a plan.
Choose PersonaCart if
your monthly sales are large enough that a flat plan with a 2% to 0.5% fee beats a 10% cut, or you need a store, courses and an Academy.
Fact table
| Topic | PersonaCart | Gumroad | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly price of the paid plans | Starter $59/mo, Pro $149/mo, Scale $299/mo (monthly billing) | No monthly fee. | gumroad.com |
| Fee taken on each sale | 2% / 1% / 0.5% on Starter / Pro / Scale, plus standard Stripe processing | 10% + $0.50 per transaction on direct sales; 30% on sales that come through Gumroad Discover. | gumroad.com |
| Free way to start | BioLink Free: 8% per sale, no monthly fee | No subscription; you pay only per sale. | gumroad.com |
PersonaCart figures come from PersonaCart live plans API (personacart.com/pricing) and are in USD. Gumroad figures are from its public pricing page, read on 2026-10-12, and may have changed. Not affiliated with Gumroad.
Selling courses, products and sessions
Gumroad is a pay-per-sale seller tool with no subscription. PersonaCart is a plan plus a small fee, with a full store, courses, memberships and bookings.
Running an academy or studio
PersonaCart Academy runs teams, schedules, attendance and parent accounts and is included in every paid plan; coaches are free and never use a staff seat. We compared pricing pages only, so check this platform's own site for whether it covers that.
Questions
Is PersonaCart cheaper than Gumroad?
It depends on what you sell and how much. PersonaCart is Starter $59/mo, Pro $149/mo, Scale $299/mo (monthly billing); fees 2% / 1% / 0.5% on Starter / Pro / Scale, plus standard Stripe processing. Gumroad: No monthly fee. 10% + $0.50 per transaction on direct sales; 30% on sales that come through Gumroad Discover. Compare the plan you would actually pick, using the table on this page.
Can I run an academy or studio on PersonaCart instead of Gumroad?
PersonaCart Academy runs teams, schedules, attendance and parent accounts and is included in every paid plan; coaches are free and never use a staff seat. We compared pricing pages only, so check this platform's own site for whether it covers that.
Should I choose Gumroad or PersonaCart?
Choose Gumroad if you sell a few digital products, want no monthly bill, and your sales are small enough that a percentage fee costs less than a plan. Choose PersonaCart if your monthly sales are large enough that a flat plan with a 2% to 0.5% fee beats a 10% cut, or you need a store, courses and an Academy.
When were the Gumroad figures checked?
Gumroad's own pricing page (https://gumroad.com/pricing) was read on 12 October 2026. Plans and prices change; check Gumroad's site before you decide.
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