Compare
Fanvault vs Gumroad.
The simplest way to put a digital product behind a checkout link.
Rates verified 2026-08-15
The short answer
Gumroad charges a flat 10% with no subscription and Fanvault charges a flat 8% with no subscription, so the structures match and Fanvault is two points cheaper. The real difference is scope. Gumroad is a checkout link for digital files and does that with less setup than anything else; Fanvault is a full storefront that also handles physical fulfillment, auctions, subscriptions and a wishlist, and puts them behind one bio link.
At a glance
| Feature | Fanvault | Gumroad |
|---|---|---|
| Platform fee | 8% flat | 10% on Standard |
| Monthly cost | None | None |
| Listing fee | None | None |
| Payouts | Stripe Connect, on settlement | Weekly payouts on a set schedule, with a minimum balance. |
| Physical fulfillment | Prepaid labels and tracking | Not included |
| Auctions | Proxy bidding, anti-snipe | No |
| What they sell | Digital, physical, auctions, subscriptions, tips, wishlist | Digital downloads, Courses, Memberships, Software licences, Physical goods, unfulfilled |
What you keep
The same sale, run through both platforms. Fanvault's column is computed from the live platform rate, and Gumroad's from their published Standard rate.
| Feature | Fanvault | Gumroad |
|---|---|---|
| $25 sale | $23 | $22.50 |
| $100 sale | $92 | $90 |
| $500 sale | $460 | $450 |
| $2,500 sale | $2,300 | $2,250 |
Gumroad pricing tiers
| Feature | Monthly | Annual | Seller fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | Free | Same | 10% |
Where Gumroad wins
- Time to first sale. You can have a file behind a paid link in about five minutes, with no application and no approval step, and Fanvault is invite-only for creators.
- Licence keys and software delivery are first-class, which Fanvault does not do at all.
- It is genuinely global. Gumroad pays creators in most countries; Fanvault is US-only today.
- A large existing buyer base browses Gumroad directly, so some sales arrive without you sending them.
How to pick
Choose Gumroad if
- You sell one or two digital files and want them live today
- You sell software and need licence key delivery
- You are outside the US
Choose Fanvault if
- You sell physical items and want labels and tracking handled
- You want auctions
- You want a storefront and bio page, not just a checkout link
- You would rather keep 92% than 90%
Switching
Digital products move over as files and prices, which Fanvault AI can set up from a description in one conversation. Keep the Gumroad links alive while you switch so no existing buyer hits a dead URL.
Fanvault vs Gumroad: common questions
- Is Fanvault cheaper than Gumroad?
- Yes, on the same terms. Both are free to join with no monthly fee. Gumroad takes 10% of a sale and Fanvault takes 8%, so on $2,000 a month you keep $1,800 there and $1,840 here.
- Can Gumroad ship physical products?
- It can take payment for one and collect an address, but you do the fulfillment yourself: no label generation, no tracking, no carrier integration. Fanvault generates a prepaid label and tracks the order through to delivery.
- Which is faster to set up?
- Gumroad, comfortably. It is open signup and you can be selling in minutes. Fanvault creator accounts are invite-only with a short application, which is a genuine speed cost on our side and the trade for a more curated marketplace.
- Can I sell courses on Fanvault?
- Yes, with lessons, a viewer and access control. Both platforms handle courses; Fanvault adds physical goods and auctions alongside them in the same storefront.
Sources
Gumroad rates below were read from their own published pages on 2026-08-15. Prices change, so check theirs before deciding.
Other comparisons in this category
Free to start. Keep 92% of every sale.