How to Cancel Gumroad 2026 — Escape the 10% Fee Before It Eats Your Profits
Updated March 2026 • 7 min read
Gumroad was once the darling of the creator economy — a simple way to sell digital products. Then they raised their fee to a flat 10% on every sale (plus payment processing). If you're selling $10,000/year on Gumroad, that's $1,000 going to Gumroad alone, before Stripe's cut. Alternatives charge 0-5%. The math is simple.
💰 The fee comparison: On a $50 digital product sale — Gumroad takes $5.00 (10%) + ~$1.75 (Stripe) = $6.75 total. Lemonsqueezy takes $2.50 (5%) + processing. Shopify takes $0 (on Basic plan) + $1.75 (Stripe). Selling directly via Stripe takes $0 + $1.75. On $10K/year in sales, you'd save $500-1,000 switching.
How to Cancel Gumroad (As a Seller)
- Export your customer list: Go to Audience → Export — download all customer emails and purchase history
- Download your product files: Make sure you have local copies of everything you sell
- Set up on your new platform first (see alternatives below)
- Redirect your Gumroad links: Update your website, social bios, and email sequences
- Deactivate products: Edit each product and set to "Unpublished"
- Delete your account: Settings → Delete Account (or email support@gumroad.com)
⚠️ Handle existing subscribers carefully: If you have customers on recurring subscriptions through Gumroad, you need to migrate them gracefully. Email them with new purchase links, offer a migration discount, and give them time to switch before deactivating Gumroad products.
How to Cancel Gumroad (As a Buyer)
- Log into gumroad.com with the email you used to purchase
- Go to Library → Subscriptions
- Find the subscription and click Cancel
- Or click the "Manage subscription" link in any Gumroad receipt email
Better Platforms for Selling Digital Products
- Lemonsqueezy: 5% + processing — handles global tax compliance (VAT/GST), clean UI
- Shopify: $39/month + 0% commission — better for higher volume ($1K+/month)
- Payhip: Free plan (5% fee) or $29/month (0% fee) — closest Gumroad alternative
- Ko-fi: 0% commission on the free tier — good for small creators, tips + digital sales
- Sellfy: $29/month, 0% commission — digital products, subscriptions, print-on-demand
- Your own website + Stripe: 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction — maximum profit, requires technical setup
- Stan Store: $29/month, 0% commission — link-in-bio + storefront combo
The Revenue Impact
For a creator selling $50K/year in digital products:
- Gumroad: $5,000 (10%) + ~$1,750 (processing) = $6,750 in fees — you keep $43,250
- Lemonsqueezy: $2,500 (5%) + ~$1,750 (processing) = $4,250 — you keep $45,750
- Payhip Pro ($29/mo): $348 (subscription) + ~$1,750 (processing) = $2,098 — you keep $47,902
- Direct Stripe: $0 + ~$1,750 (processing) = $1,750 — you keep $48,250
✅ Bottom line: If you're making more than $500/month on Gumroad, switching to almost any alternative saves you $600-5,000/year. Gumroad's 10% fee was acceptable when they were the only simple option. In 2026, they're just expensive.
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