Gumroad Fees Too High: What You Really Pay

How to fix it

Try these in order — the most common fix is first.

1. 1. Work out your real fee

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   1. Fee = 10% x price + $0.50 per sale; on a $5 product that is 20%
   2. Add refunds, since fees are not returned
   Did this fix it? Yes No

2. 2. Avoid the 30% fee

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   1. Send your own audience to your direct link or profile so sales count as direct
   2. Opt out of Discover in product settings where available
   Did this fix it? Yes No

3. 3. Reduce the cost

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   1. Raise prices or bundle low-priced items
   2. Use bank payout instead of PayPal
   3. Compare Lemon Squeezy, Payhip or Sellfy if volume is high
   Did this fix it? Yes No

Symptoms

Payouts are noticeably smaller than expected.

Why it happens

• Flat $0.50 per sale hits low-priced products hardest
• Discover sales are charged 30%
• Fees are not returned on refunds
• PayPal payouts carry a 2% fee

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