Payhip vs Podia: fees & take-home (2026-07)
At $3,000/month over 60 sales, Payhip leaves you $42/month more than Podia. Here's the full breakdown — and where that flips.
| Payhip | Podia | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Digital-product platforms | Digital-product platforms |
| Entry price | Free · paid from $29/mo | from $42/mo |
| Platform fee | Free 5%; Plus ($29) 2%; Pro ($99) 0%. Stripe/PayPal on top of all. | Mover 5%; Shaker & Earthquaker 0% |
| Take-home on $3k/60 sales | $2,745 | $2,703 |
| Effective take rate | 8.5% | 9.9% |
| Affiliate payout | 50% recurring | 30% recurring |
| Best for | Creators wanting a free/low-cost all-in-one storefront who can zero out fees by upgrading | Creators selling a mix of digital downloads, courses and memberships wanting an easy storefront + email |
Who keeps you more?
Modeled on each platform's entry tier, Payhip wins at $3k/month. But the Payhip/Podia gap depends on your revenue and sales volume — platforms with a monthly fee but 0% cut pull ahead as you scale, while free/percentage platforms win at low volume. Run your exact numbers →
Choose Payhip if…
Creators wanting a free/low-cost all-in-one storefront who can zero out fees by upgrading.
Choose Podia if…
Creators selling a mix of digital downloads, courses and memberships wanting an easy storefront + email.