Payhip vs Sellfy: fees & take-home (2026-07)

At $3,000/month over 60 sales, Sellfy leaves you $121/month more than Payhip. Here's the full breakdown — and where that flips.

PayhipSellfy
TypeDigital-product platformsStorefronts
Entry priceFree · paid from $29/mofrom $29/mo
Platform feeFree 5%; Plus ($29) 2%; Pro ($99) 0%. Stripe/PayPal on top of all.0% on all plans; only processor fee applies
Take-home on $3k/60 sales$2,745$2,866
Effective take rate8.5%4.5%
Affiliate payout50% recurring25% recurring
Best forCreators wanting a free/low-cost all-in-one storefront who can zero out fees by upgradingCreators wanting a polished standalone storefront with zero transaction fees and built-in merch/POD

Who keeps you more?

Modeled on each platform's entry tier, Sellfy wins at $3k/month. But the Payhip/Sellfy 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 Sellfy if…

Creators wanting a polished standalone storefront with zero transaction fees and built-in merch/POD.

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