Gumroad alternative
A Gumroad alternative that sells more than downloads
Love selling digital products, but want to sell bookings, memberships, tickets, and physical goods too? Shopstar does it all from one creator-friendly page — with local payments and your own brand.
- Digital + so much more
- Local payments
- Your own brand
Everything you need, built in
How they compare
Shopstar vs Gumroad
See how Shopstar stacks up against Gumroad for independent sellers and creators.
| Feature | Shopstar | Gumroad |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan to start | ||
| Sell digital downloads | ||
| Memberships & subscriptions | ||
| Sell physical products | Limited | |
| Bookings & appointments | ||
| Event tickets | ||
| Local South African payment methods | Limited | |
| Custom domain | Limited | |
| AI store builder | ||
| One page for everything you sell | Digital-first |
Comparison based on publicly available information and general plan features; providers change features and pricing, so please verify current details on each provider’s website.
Why Shopstar
Grow beyond digital downloads
Everything an independent seller needs to launch, get paid, and grow — without a developer or a website project.
Launch in minutes
Create a beautiful, mobile-first selling page and share the link anywhere. No build, no code, no hosting to manage.
Start free
Begin on the free plan and only pay more as you grow. No monthly fee to get your first sale.
Get paid your way
Accept cards and local payment methods, with automatic payouts to your bank account.
AI store builder
Generate your store, product descriptions, and branding with AI — then make it yours.
Ready for AI shopping agents
Your catalog is discoverable and buyable by AI assistants through open agentic-commerce protocols.
Your brand, your domain
Customise your look and connect your own custom domain, or start on a free Shopstar link.
FAQ
Shopstar vs Gumroad, answered
- Can I still sell digital products like on Gumroad?
- Absolutely — Shopstar delivers digital downloads automatically and securely, just like you would expect.
- What else can I sell?
- Physical products, bookings, memberships, and event tickets — all from the same page.
- Can I take local payments?
- Yes. Shopstar supports local payment methods, which is ideal for selling in South Africa.
- What does it cost?
- Start free and pay per sale, or subscribe for lower per-sale fees. See pricing for details.
Sell anything
One page for everything you sell
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Sell more than downloads
Bring everything you sell onto one Shopstar page. Start free.