Gumroad
A Gumroad alternative that helps you grow your business.
Podia is a Gumroad alternative that gives you more features, faster support, and a platform you can rely on.
Operate your business bug-free.
Butterflies are cute, but bugs in your business? Not so much. Podia has all the same features of Gumroad, minus the bugs you don’t want anywhere near your products, customers, or sales.
Sell everything under one roof.
Podia lets you sell a lot more than just digital downloads. Run your entire business on a single platform where you can sell courses, downloads, webinars, and memberships. Plus, Podia includes a complete site builder, advanced email marketing tools, and more, helping many creators replace 3-6+ tools, including Gumroad.
A custom site you can be proud of.
Feel confident knowing your audience will love the look and feel of your site, from their first visit through final delivery of your digital products (and beyond!).
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Podia in action
Wondering if Podia is a better platform for you? Go behind the scenes in this video walkthrough, where Ben will show you the ins and outs of Podia’s software and how it can help your business.
Comparing Podia vs. Gumroad
Podia
Gumroad
Price
Podia isStarts at $39/mo
Gumroad isStarts at $10/mo
“Free” plan
Podia is no
Gumroad isYes, with limited features and 5% + transaction fee
Free migrations
Podia is yes
Gumroad is no
Online courses
Podia is yes
Gumroad is no
Memberships
Podia is yes
Gumroad is yes
Downloads
Podia is yes
Gumroad is yes
Webinars
Podia is yes
Gumroad is yes
Email marketing
Podia is yes
Gumroad is yes
Unlimited products
Podia is yes
Gumroad is yes
Unlimited customers
Podia is yes
Gumroad isYes, for a fee (up to $250/mo)
Unlimited membership plans
Podia is yes
Gumroad is yes
Your own website
Podia is yes
Gumroad is no
Teammates
Podia is yes
Gumroad is no
Buy buttons
Podia is yes
Gumroad is no
Messaging
Podia is yes
Gumroad is yes
Built-in affiliate program
Podia is yes
Gumroad is yes
Live chat support
Podia is yes
Gumroad is no
Transaction fees
Podia is no
Gumroad isYes, 3.5% - 18.5%
Why creators are making the switch from Gumroad to Podia.
Here are some more of the reasons creators have shared for why they’ve chosen Podia to power their business.
The happiest customers on the internet.
Podia’s customer satisfaction (NPS) scores are in the top 0.01% of all companies on the internet. Feel free to Google our reviews and see for yourself!
No extra transaction fees, no matter how much you sell.
We don’t take a cut of your sales, because you earned it, and you deserve to keep it.
A support team that's here for you.
The number one reason people cite for loving Podia? Our customer service. We’re always here to help with real people offering live chat support, 7 days a week.
Free migrations.
Sit back, relax, and let us do the heavy lifting. Our migration service makes switching to Podia easy, and is completely free on all annual plans.
Coming from Gumroad, Podia is a breath of fresh air. Their fees are reasonable, and their tech support is fast and top-notch!
— Gary Friedman, photographer & writer
Podia vs. Gumroad: What's right for me?
Great question! We obviously think we’re pretty great, but here’s an honest answer:
Both platforms allow you to sell digital downloads. Both give you landing pages, affiliate marketing, and helpful selling features like coupons and payment plans.
But while Gumroad is digital download platform, Podia is an all-in-one platform that replaces many tools for your business, including your website builder, email marketing platform, online course platform, membership hosting platform, live chat tool, and much more.
The best platform choice comes down to what’s most important for you.
If you’re looking for an all-in-one platform that makes it simple to run your online business in one place, has world-class customer service, and is affordable whether you’re just starting out or growing fast, then we built Podia just for you.
If you want to sell a single downloadable file and would rather pay commissions than a flat monthly fee, then Gumroad might be best for you.
Another thing to consider is where you expect your business to be a few months from today. If you’re just starting out, Gumroad’s free plan is cheaper than Podia’s $39/mo Mover plan. However, with Gumroad’s 5% transaction fee, their plan will get more expensive as soon as you begin making more than $195 per month in sales. Plus, you’ll need to pay for additional tools for email marketing and site hosting, which could cost another several hundred dollars per year. Meanwhile, Podia’s Mover plan, which includes all of our digital download selling features (plus online courses, email marketing, a site builder, and more) costs only $39/mo. And when you’re ready to grow your business by adding memberships, Zoom webinars, a blog, third-party code, and offsite buy buttons, our premium plan (Shaker) is just $79/mo.
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We would LOVE to have you join us on our live weekly demo, every Tuesday at 2PM ET. Register here. If that time isn’t convenient for you, you can still register and receive a replay in your email inbox a few hours after the demo.
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Podia is completely free to try for 14 days, no credit card required and no strings attached. If you’re not head-over-heels in love with it at the end of your trial, you don’t pay a dime!
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Yes! We offer free (and hassle-free) migrations on any annual plan. Get started here.
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We’d love to. Podia’s customer support is here for you, seven days a week. Just reach out to us on live chat and a real, friendly person will be delighted to help you out.