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

At $3,000/month over 60 sales, Sellfy leaves you $163/month more than Podia. Here's the full breakdown — and where that flips.

PodiaSellfy
TypeDigital-product platformsStorefronts
Entry pricefrom $42/mofrom $29/mo
Platform feeMover 5%; Shaker & Earthquaker 0%0% on all plans; only processor fee applies
Take-home on $3k/60 sales$2,703$2,866
Effective take rate9.9%4.5%
Affiliate payout30% recurring25% recurring
Best forCreators selling a mix of digital downloads, courses and memberships wanting an easy storefront + emailCreators 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 Podia/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 Podia if…

Creators selling a mix of digital downloads, courses and memberships wanting an easy storefront + email.

Choose Sellfy if…

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

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