Sellers switch to Lemon Squeezy for lower fees (5% + $0.50 vs 10% + $0.50). Gain: half the platform fees, modern interface, better global support, free migration help. Conversion rates reportedly 3x higher after switching.

Sellers switch to Payhip for even lower fees. Gain: 5% on free plan, 0% on $99/mo Pro plan, built-in affiliate marketing, course hosting. Trade-off: less discovery traffic.

SaaS sellers switch to Paddle for merchant of record services. Gain: 5% + $0.50 fee, full tax liability handling, customer billing support. Trade-off: more complex, SaaS-focused.

Sellers wanting full e-commerce switch to Shopify for complete control. Gain: full store customization, robust apps ecosystem, better scalability. Trade-off: monthly fees, more complex setup.

Casual creators switch to Ko-fi for simplicity with community. Gain: free tier with no fees on tips, community features, lower pressure. Trade-off: less professional for serious sellers.

Digital product sellers switch to Sellfy for flat monthly pricing. Gain: no transaction fees on Starter+, better storefront, print-on-demand. Trade-off: monthly subscription required.