{ "batch": "976-digital-products-how-to-start", "articles": [ { "id": "learn_r976_digital_products_how_to_start_gumroad_fee_direct_sales", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Gumroad: Per-sale fee on direct/profile sales", "summary": "Gumroad's pricing page lists a fee of 10% + $0.50 per transaction for sales made through a creator's profile or direct links.", "body": "Gumroad's pricing page lists a fee of 10% + $0.50 per transaction for sales made through a creator's profile or direct links.\n\nWhat Gumroad, Inc. actually says:\n\n“10% + $0.50 … Per transaction for all sales through your profile or direct links to your customers.”\n\nNote: The same page FAQ says: \"Unlike other platforms, Gumroad doesn't charge you a monthly fee.\"", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://gumroad.com/pricing", "last_verified": "2026-09-25", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Gumroad, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "10% + $0.50 … Per transaction for all sales through your profile or direct links to your customers.", "volatility": "high", "from_batch": "976-digital-products-how-to-start", "subject": "Gumroad", "topic": "Per-sale fee on direct/profile sales", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "The pricing page does not break out card or PayPal processing separately. See could_not_verify.", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "gumroad", "topic": [ "money.fees" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r976_digital_products_how_to_start_gumroad_fee_discover_marketplace", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Gumroad: Fee on Discover marketplace sales", "summary": "Gumroad charges 30% per transaction when a new customer finds and buys through its Discover marketplace.", "body": "Gumroad charges 30% per transaction when a new customer finds and buys through its Discover marketplace.\n\nWhat Gumroad, Inc. actually says:\n\n“30% … Per transaction when new customers find and buy from you through our discover marketplace.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://gumroad.com/pricing", "last_verified": "2026-09-25", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Gumroad, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "30% … Per transaction when new customers find and buy from you through our discover marketplace.", "volatility": "high", "from_batch": "976-digital-products-how-to-start", "subject": "Gumroad", "topic": "Fee on Discover marketplace sales", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "gumroad", "topic": [ "money.fees" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r976_digital_products_how_to_start_payhip_plan_free", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Payhip: Free plan transaction fee", "summary": "Payhip's Free Forever plan charges a 5% transaction fee.", "body": "Payhip's Free Forever plan charges a 5% transaction fee.\n\nWhat Payhip actually says:\n\n“Free Forever … +5% transaction fee”\n\nNote: The page shows the price as \"$ 0 /mo\".", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://payhip.com/pricing", "last_verified": "2026-09-25", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Payhip", "evidence_quote": "Free Forever … +5% transaction fee", "volatility": "high", "from_batch": "976-digital-products-how-to-start", "subject": "Payhip", "topic": "Free plan transaction fee", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "PayPal/Stripe processing is charged on top (see payhip.fees.processor).", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "payhip", "topic": [ "money.fees", "money.pricing" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r976_digital_products_how_to_start_payhip_plan_plus", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Payhip: Plus plan price and transaction fee", "summary": "Payhip's Plus plan costs $29 per month plus a 2% transaction fee.", "body": "Payhip's Plus plan costs $29 per month plus a 2% transaction fee.\n\nWhat Payhip actually says:\n\n“$ 29 /mo … +2% transaction fee”\n\nNote: The quote is taken from the Plus column of the pricing page.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://payhip.com/pricing", "last_verified": "2026-09-25", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Payhip", "evidence_quote": "$ 29 /mo … +2% transaction fee", "volatility": "high", "from_batch": "976-digital-products-how-to-start", "subject": "Payhip", "topic": "Plus plan price and transaction fee", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "payhip", "topic": [ "money.fees", "money.pricing" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r976_digital_products_how_to_start_payhip_plan_pro", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Payhip: Pro plan price and transaction fee", "summary": "Payhip's Pro plan costs $99 per month and has no transaction fee.", "body": "Payhip's Pro plan costs $99 per month and has no transaction fee.\n\nWhat Payhip actually says:\n\n“$ 99 /mo … No transaction fee”\n\nNote: The page says all plans have the same features.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://payhip.com/pricing", "last_verified": "2026-09-25", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Payhip", "evidence_quote": "$ 99 /mo … No transaction fee", "volatility": "high", "from_batch": "976-digital-products-how-to-start", "subject": "Payhip", "topic": "Pro plan price and transaction fee", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "payhip", "topic": [ "money.fees", "money.pricing" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r976_digital_products_how_to_start_payhip_fees_processor", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Payhip: Payment processor fees on top of plan fees", "summary": "Payhip states that PayPal and Stripe still charge their standard rates on every plan.", "body": "Payhip states that PayPal and Stripe still charge their standard rates on every plan.\n\nWhat Payhip actually says:\n\n“Yes, PayPal and Stripe will still charge at their standard rates once they complete a transaction. This applies for all plans.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://payhip.com/pricing", "last_verified": "2026-09-25", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Payhip", "evidence_quote": "Yes, PayPal and Stripe will still charge at their standard rates once they complete a transaction. This applies for all plans.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "976-digital-products-how-to-start", "subject": "Payhip", "topic": "Payment processor fees on top of plan fees", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "payhip", "topic": [ "money.fees" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r976_digital_products_how_to_start_payhip_payout_timing", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Payhip: When sellers get paid", "summary": "Payhip says it deposits sales to the seller immediately after a transaction is completed.", "body": "Payhip says it deposits sales to the seller immediately after a transaction is completed.\n\nWhat Payhip actually says:\n\n“We will deposit your sales to you immediately after a transaction has been completed.”\n\nNote: Related page https://help.payhip.com/article/173-how-do-i-get-paid (last updated March 3, 2026): \"Before you can sell through Payhip, you will need to connect to one of our supported payment processors.\"", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://payhip.com/pricing", "last_verified": "2026-09-25", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Payhip", "evidence_quote": "We will deposit your sales to you immediately after a transaction has been completed.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "976-digital-products-how-to-start", "subject": "Payhip", "topic": "When sellers get paid", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "The help centre says sellers must connect a supported payment processor before they can sell.", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "payhip", "topic": [ "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r976_digital_products_how_to_start_etsy_fee_listing", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Etsy: Listing fee and listing duration", "summary": "Etsy charges a $0.20 USD listing fee for each item listed, and Etsy.com listings expire after four months.", "body": "Etsy charges a $0.20 USD listing fee for each item listed, and Etsy.com listings expire after four months.\n\nWhat Etsy, Inc. actually says:\n\n“You will be charged a listing fee of $0.20 USD for each item that you list for sale on Etsy.com or Etsy's mobile apps. … Etsy.com listings expire after four months.”\n\nNote: Fetched as https://www.etsy.com/legal/fees?region=US (canonical is /legal/fees/). The page is marked \"Last updated on Feb 13, 2026\". It also mentions a one-time set-up fee but gives no amount.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.etsy.com/legal/fees/", "last_verified": "2026-09-25", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Etsy, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "You will be charged a listing fee of $0.20 USD for each item that you list for sale on Etsy.com or Etsy's mobile apps. … Etsy.com listings expire after four months.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "976-digital-products-how-to-start", "subject": "Etsy", "topic": "Listing fee and listing duration", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Fees are listed exclusive of VAT and similar taxes.", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "etsy", "topic": [ "money.fees" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r976_digital_products_how_to_start_etsy_fee_transaction", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Etsy: Transaction fee per sale", "summary": "Etsy charges a 6.5% transaction fee on the displayed listing price plus any shipping and gift-wrapping charges.", "body": "Etsy charges a 6.5% transaction fee on the displayed listing price plus any shipping and gift-wrapping charges.\n\nWhat Etsy, Inc. actually says:\n\n“When you make a sale through Etsy.com, you will be charged a transaction fee of 6.5% of the price you display for each listing plus the amount you charge for shipping and gift wrapping.”\n\nNote: Payment processing fees are charged separately (see etsy.fee.processing_us).", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.etsy.com/legal/fees/", "last_verified": "2026-09-25", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Etsy, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "When you make a sale through Etsy.com, you will be charged a transaction fee of 6.5% of the price you display for each listing plus the amount you charge for shipping and gift wrapping.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "976-digital-products-how-to-start", "subject": "Etsy", "topic": "Transaction fee per sale", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "For US sellers the fee does not apply to sales tax. Outside the US it applies to the tax-inclusive listing price.", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "etsy", "topic": [ "money.fees" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r976_digital_products_how_to_start_etsy_fee_processing_us", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Etsy Payments processing fee (US bank account)", "summary": "Etsy's payment processing fee depends on where the seller's bank account is, and the rate for United States accounts is 3% + 0.25 USD.", "body": "Etsy's payment processing fee depends on where the seller's bank account is, and the rate for United States accounts is 3% + 0.25 USD.\n\nWhat Etsy, Inc. actually says:\n\n“Payment Processing Fees vary based on the location of a seller’s bank account. … 3% + 0.25 USD”\n\nNote: \"3% + 0.25 USD\" appears only once on the page, in the \"United States\" table row. The page is marked \"Last updated on Jul 31, 2026\". The same page says deposits can be daily, weekly, biweekly or monthly, with a USD 25.00 daily-disbursement threshold.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.etsy.com/legal/etsy-payments", "last_verified": "2026-09-25", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Etsy, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "Payment Processing Fees vary based on the location of a seller’s bank account. … 3% + 0.25 USD", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "976-digital-products-how-to-start", "subject": "Etsy", "topic": "Etsy Payments processing fee (US bank account)", "applies_to_country": "US", "applies_to_scope": "The rate comes from the United States row of the fee table. Other countries have different rates.", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "etsy", "topic": [ "money.fees" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r976_digital_products_how_to_start_etsy_rules_digital_items", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Etsy: What digital items can be sold", "summary": "Etsy allows sellers to offer their own original designs as digital downloads, and digital items must be made or designed by the seller.", "body": "Etsy allows sellers to offer their own original designs as digital downloads, and digital items must be made or designed by the seller.\n\nWhat Etsy, Inc. actually says:\n\n“As a seller, you can offer your original design as a digital download, or use a third party to produce or print your design onto a physical item. … Digital items listed in your store must be made and/or designed by you, the seller.”\n\nNote: Etsy's How to Create a Listing help page says sellers can add up to 5 files per digital listing and that variations are unavailable for digital listings.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.etsy.com/hc/en-us/articles/360024112614-What-Can-I-Sell-on-Etsy", "last_verified": "2026-09-25", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Etsy, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "As a seller, you can offer your original design as a digital download, or use a third party to produce or print your design onto a physical item. … Digital items listed in your store must be made and/or designed by you, the seller.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "976-digital-products-how-to-start", "subject": "Etsy", "topic": "What digital items can be sold", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "The page also says seller-prompted AI creations must disclose the use of AI.", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "etsy", "topic": [ "rules.content" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r976_digital_products_how_to_start_etsy_signup_id_verification", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Etsy: Identity verification when opening a shop", "summary": "Etsy requires new sellers to verify their identity with a photo of a government ID and a selfie before setting up their storefront.", "body": "Etsy requires new sellers to verify their identity with a photo of a government ID and a selfie before setting up their storefront.\n\nWhat Etsy, Inc. actually says:\n\n“You need to verify your identity before setting up your storefront. … In order to verify your identity, you’ll need to provide a photo of your government ID and a clear selfie.”\n\nNote: The same page says a one-time, non-refundable shop set-up fee must be paid and that shops can only open in countries where Etsy Payments is available.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.etsy.com/hc/en-us/articles/115015672808-How-to-Open-an-Etsy-Shop", "last_verified": "2026-09-25", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Etsy, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "You need to verify your identity before setting up your storefront. … In order to verify your identity, you’ll need to provide a photo of your government ID and a clear selfie.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "976-digital-products-how-to-start", "subject": "Etsy", "topic": "Identity verification when opening a shop", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "The ID must be unexpired and match the name on the bank account added to get paid.", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "etsy", "topic": [ "access.id", "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r976_digital_products_how_to_start_lemonsqueezy_fee_base", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Lemon Squeezy: Base transaction fee", "summary": "Lemon Squeezy charges a single transaction fee of 5% + 50¢, and says small additional fees may apply in edge cases.", "body": "Lemon Squeezy charges a single transaction fee of 5% + 50¢, and says small additional fees may apply in edge cases.\n\nWhat Lemon Squeezy (Sold through Link, LLC) actually says:\n\n“We consolidate complex platform fees into one simple transaction fee of 5% + 50¢, but there are edge cases where small additional fees may need to be applied.”\n\nNote: The page banner reads \"2026 Update: Lemon Squeezy + Stripe Managed Payments\" and the footer says \"Sold through Link, LLC f/k/a Lemon Squeezy LLC\". Terms may be changing.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.lemonsqueezy.com/pricing", "last_verified": "2026-09-25", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Lemon Squeezy (Sold through Link, LLC)", "evidence_quote": "We consolidate complex platform fees into one simple transaction fee of 5% + 50¢, but there are edge cases where small additional fees may need to be applied.", "volatility": "high", "from_batch": "976-digital-products-how-to-start", "subject": "Lemon Squeezy", "topic": "Base transaction fee", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Lemon Squeezy acts as merchant of record.", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "lemonsqueezy", "topic": [ "money.fees" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r976_digital_products_how_to_start_lemonsqueezy_fee_surcharges", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Lemon Squeezy: Extra platform fees for international and PayPal payments", "summary": "Lemon Squeezy's fees documentation lists an extra 1.5% for transactions outside the US and an extra 1.5% for PayPal transactions.", "body": "Lemon Squeezy's fees documentation lists an extra 1.5% for transactions outside the US and an extra 1.5% for PayPal transactions.\n\nWhat Lemon Squeezy actually says:\n\n“+1.5% for international (outside of the US) transactions … +1.5% for PayPal transactions”\n\nNote: The same list also shows +0.5% for subscription payments. The page lists payout fees too: 1% per payout for non-US bank accounts, and PayPal payouts at $0.50 (US) or 3% capped at $30 (non-US).", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://docs.lemonsqueezy.com/help/getting-started/fees", "last_verified": "2026-09-25", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Lemon Squeezy", "evidence_quote": "+1.5% for international (outside of the US) transactions … +1.5% for PayPal transactions", "volatility": "high", "from_batch": "976-digital-products-how-to-start", "subject": "Lemon Squeezy", "topic": "Extra platform fees for international and PayPal payments", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "International means buyers outside the US.", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "lemonsqueezy", "topic": [ "money.fees" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r976_digital_products_how_to_start_lemonsqueezy_payout_schedule", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Lemon Squeezy: Payout schedule", "summary": "Lemon Squeezy creates payouts twice a month, on the 1st and 15th, and says payouts can take 1-5 days to reach a bank account.", "body": "Lemon Squeezy creates payouts twice a month, on the 1st and 15th, and says payouts can take 1-5 days to reach a bank account.\n\nWhat Lemon Squeezy actually says:\n\n“Payouts are created twice monthly on the 1st and 15th of the month and include all sales since the last payout. … Payouts can take 1-5 days to appear in your bank account.”\n\nNote: The same page states a 13-day hold with payout on the 14th and 28th, and a minimum payout threshold of $50. Those phrases are in bold markup in the source, so they are not quoted here.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://docs.lemonsqueezy.com/help/getting-started/getting-paid", "last_verified": "2026-09-25", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Lemon Squeezy", "evidence_quote": "Payouts are created twice monthly on the 1st and 15th of the month and include all sales since the last payout. … Payouts can take 1-5 days to appear in your bank account.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "976-digital-products-how-to-start", "subject": "Lemon Squeezy", "topic": "Payout schedule", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Payouts are made by bank transfer or to a verified PayPal account, in USD.", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "first_month", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "lemonsqueezy", "topic": [ "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r976_digital_products_how_to_start_lemonsqueezy_signup_activation", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Lemon Squeezy: Store activation before selling", "summary": "New Lemon Squeezy stores start in test mode and must be activated (business questionnaire plus identity verification) before selling; approvals typically take 2-3 business days.", "body": "New Lemon Squeezy stores start in test mode and must be activated (business questionnaire plus identity verification) before selling; approvals typically take 2-3 business days.\n\nWhat Lemon Squeezy actually says:\n\n“Before selling any products, you will need to enable live mode for your store. … Once submitted, approvals typically happen in 2-3 business days.”\n\nNote: The two activation steps listed are: \"Fill in a short questionnaire about your business and customers\" and \"Verify your identity\".", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://docs.lemonsqueezy.com/help/getting-started/activate-your-store", "last_verified": "2026-09-25", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Lemon Squeezy", "evidence_quote": "Before selling any products, you will need to enable live mode for your store. … Once submitted, approvals typically happen in 2-3 business days.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "976-digital-products-how-to-start", "subject": "Lemon Squeezy", "topic": "Store activation before selling", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "The page says most stores selling digital goods fulfilled by Lemon Squeezy (eBooks, PDFs, design assets and so on) are a", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "lemonsqueezy", "topic": [ "access.signup", "access.id" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r976_digital_products_how_to_start_stan_plan_pricing", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Stan Store: Subscription plan prices", "summary": "Stan Store's help centre lists two plans: Creator at $29/month (or $300/year) and Creator Pro at $99/month (or $948/year).", "body": "Stan Store's help centre lists two plans: Creator at $29/month (or $300/year) and Creator Pro at $99/month (or $948/year).\n\nWhat Stan Store actually says:\n\n“Stan Store offers two subscription plans — Creator at $29/month (or $300/year) and Creator Pro at $99/month (or $948/year).”\n\nNote: Plan names are bold in the page markup, and the quote text matches the page's meta description exactly. stan.store/pricing rendered empty (JS).", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.stan.store/article/31-creator-vs-creator-pro", "last_verified": "2026-09-25", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Stan Store", "evidence_quote": "Stan Store offers two subscription plans — Creator at $29/month (or $300/year) and Creator Pro at $99/month (or $948/year).", "volatility": "high", "from_batch": "976-digital-products-how-to-start", "subject": "Stan Store", "topic": "Subscription plan prices", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "The same page answers \"Does Stan offer a free plan?\" with \"Not at the moment!\"", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "stan", "topic": [ "money.pricing" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r976_digital_products_how_to_start_notion_marketplace_fee", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Fee on templates sold through Notion", "summary": "When payments are processed through Notion Marketplace, Notion charges 8% plus 40 cents per transaction, and creators outside the US pay an extra 1% foreign exchange fee on payouts.", "body": "When payments are processed through Notion Marketplace, Notion charges 8% plus 40 cents per transaction, and creators outside the US pay an extra 1% foreign exchange fee on payouts.\n\nWhat Notion Labs, Inc. actually says:\n\n“Notion charges a 8% fee plus 40 cents per transaction to cover operational costs, including payment processing, purchase support, refund handling, and fraud monitoring. … Creators outside the United States pay an additional 1% foreign exchange fee for converting their payouts from USD to their local currency.”\n\nNote: All template sales are in USD. Buyers can request a refund within 14 days of purchase.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.notion.com/help/selling-on-marketplace", "last_verified": "2026-09-25", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Notion Labs, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "Notion charges a 8% fee plus 40 cents per transaction to cover operational costs, including payment processing, purchase support, refund handling, and fraud monitoring. … Creators outside the United States pay an additional 1% foreign exchange fee for converting their payouts from USD to their local currency.", "volatility": "high", "from_batch": "976-digital-products-how-to-start", "subject": "Notion Marketplace", "topic": "Fee on templates sold through Notion", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Applies only to sales processed through Notion. Notion is merchant of record and handles sales tax/VAT. Creators remain ", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "notion", "topic": [ "money.fees" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r976_digital_products_how_to_start_notion_marketplace_payout", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Notion Marketplace: Payout schedule and minimum", "summary": "Notion Marketplace starts payouts every two weeks on Thursdays at 9am Pacific with a $20 minimum balance, and funds are held 14 days before they can be paid out.", "body": "Notion Marketplace starts payouts every two weeks on Thursdays at 9am Pacific with a $20 minimum balance, and funds are held 14 days before they can be paid out.\n\nWhat Notion Labs, Inc. actually says:\n\n“Payouts are initiated biweekly on Thursdays at 9am Pacific time and require a minimum balance of $20. … Funds are held for 14 days before becoming eligible for payout to account for potential refunds.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.notion.com/help/selling-on-marketplace", "last_verified": "2026-09-25", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Notion Labs, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "Payouts are initiated biweekly on Thursdays at 9am Pacific time and require a minimum balance of $20. … Funds are held for 14 days before becoming eligible for payout to account for potential refunds.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "976-digital-products-how-to-start", "subject": "Notion Marketplace", "topic": "Payout schedule and minimum", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Some countries have higher minimums because of Stripe requirements (example given: South Korea 40,000 KRW).", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "first_month", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "notion", "topic": [ "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r976_digital_products_how_to_start_notion_marketplace_eligibility", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Requirements to sell directly on Marketplace", "summary": "To sell directly on Notion Marketplace, creators must join a waitlist, be approved by Notion and onboard with Stripe; Notion says review may take a few months and it may approve or reject at its discretion.", "body": "To sell directly on Notion Marketplace, creators must join a waitlist, be approved by Notion and onboard with Stripe; Notion says review may take a few months and it may approve or reject at its discretion.\n\nWhat Notion Labs, Inc. actually says:\n\n“Creators will need to join the waitlist, get approved by the Notion team, and onboard with Stripe to start selling directly on Marketplace. … Please note that it may take a few months to get reviewed, and that Notion may approve or reject submissions at its discretion.”\n\nNote: Templates must be published as a Notion Site with 'Duplicate as template' on, then submitted for review. After Stripe onboarding, the existing Notion Site links of paid templates redirect to Marketplace checkout.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.notion.com/help/selling-on-marketplace", "last_verified": "2026-09-25", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Notion Labs, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "Creators will need to join the waitlist, get approved by the Notion team, and onboard with Stripe to start selling directly on Marketplace. … Please note that it may take a few months to get reviewed, and that Notion may approve or reject submissions at its discretion.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "976-digital-products-how-to-start", "subject": "Notion Marketplace", "topic": "Requirements to sell directly on Marketplace", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Direct selling is limited to the listed eligible countries. Creators elsewhere can still list paid templates that link t", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "notion", "topic": [ "access.signup", "access.geo" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r976_digital_products_how_to_start_shopify_digital_products_app", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "App cost and what can be delivered", "summary": "Shopify's Digital Products app is free and can deliver uploaded files or links, but links are accepted only from a set list of providers that includes Notion and Canva.", "body": "Shopify's Digital Products app is free and can deliver uploaded files or links, but links are accepted only from a set list of providers that includes Notion and Canva.\n\nWhat Shopify Inc. actually says:\n\n“With Shopify's free Digital Products app, you can sell digital products in your store in two ways: … You can add links only from the following supported providers: Notion, Calendly, Acuity, Kajabi, Teachable, Thinkific, Google Drive/Docs, Dropbox, Canva, YouTube, Vimeo, and Figma.”\n\nNote: \"Digital Products\" is in bold markup in the source. The App Store listing (https://apps.shopify.com/digital-downloads) also shows Pricing: Free. The same help page says the maximum file size is 5 GB and there is no download bandwidth limit.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.shopify.com/en/manual/products/digital-service-product/digital-downloads", "last_verified": "2026-09-25", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Shopify Inc.", "evidence_quote": "With Shopify's free Digital Products app, you can sell digital products in your store in two ways: … You can add links only from the following supported providers: Notion, Calendly, Acuity, Kajabi, Teachable, Thinkific, Google Drive/Docs, Dropbox, Canva, YouTube, Vimeo, and Figma.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "976-digital-products-how-to-start", "subject": "Shopify Digital Products app", "topic": "App cost and what can be delivered", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Requires a Shopify store. The Shopify subscription plan price was not verified. Downloads at checkout require a Shopify ", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "shopify", "topic": [ "money.pricing", "craft.posting" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r976_digital_products_how_to_start_gumroad_rules_prohibited_plr", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Gumroad: Prohibited products relevant to template sellers", "summary": "Gumroad's prohibited list includes reselling private label rights products and unauthorized copies of copyrighted media and software.", "body": "Gumroad's prohibited list includes reselling private label rights products and unauthorized copies of copyrighted media and software.\n\nWhat Gumroad, Inc. actually says:\n\n“The following products and activities are not allowed on Gumroad. … reselling private label rights products”\n\nNote: The page is marked \"Last revised: September 16, 2026\". The list also prohibits sexually-oriented/pornographic content and AI services fulfilled outside Gumroad.", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://gumroad.com/prohibited", "last_verified": "2026-09-25", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Gumroad, Inc.", "evidence_quote": "The following products and activities are not allowed on Gumroad. … reselling private label rights products", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "976-digital-products-how-to-start", "subject": "Gumroad", "topic": "Prohibited products relevant to template sellers", "applies_to_country": "*", "applies_to_scope": "Gumroad says the list may change without notice.", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "gumroad", "topic": [ "rules.content" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r976_digital_products_how_to_start_ko_fi_getting_started_signup", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Ko-fi: sign-up requirements", "summary": "To earn money on Ko-fi the first thing you need to do is connect a payment method.", "body": "To earn money on Ko-fi the first thing you need to do is connect a payment method.\n\nWhat Ko-fi actually says:\n\n“To earn money on Ko-fi the first thing you need to do is connect a payment method.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.ko-fi.com/hc/en-us/articles/360014098514-Ko-fi-A-Guide-for-Creators", "last_verified": "2026-09-30", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Ko-fi", "evidence_quote": "To earn money on Ko-fi the first thing you need to do is connect a payment method.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "976-digital-products-how-to-start", "subject": "Ko-fi", "topic": "sign-up requirements", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "creator_program", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "kofi", "topic": [ "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r976_digital_products_how_to_start_paddle_account_verification_step1", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Paddle: verification steps", "summary": "To create a Paddle account you need to provide your business information including legal entity details, tax identification, and business address.", "body": "To create a Paddle account you need to provide your business information including legal entity details, tax identification, and business address.\n\nWhat Paddle actually says:\n\n“To sign up for Paddle you'll need to provide your business information, including your legal entity details, tax identification number, and business address.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://paddle.com/help/start/intro-to-paddle/essentials-to-sign-upcreate-a-paddle-account", "last_verified": "2026-09-30", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Paddle", "evidence_quote": "To sign up for Paddle you'll need to provide your business information, including your legal entity details, tax identification number, and business address.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "976-digital-products-how-to-start", "subject": "Paddle", "topic": "verification steps", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "creator_program", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "paddle", "topic": [ "access.id" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r976_digital_products_how_to_start_paddle_account_verification_details", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Paddle: verification steps", "summary": "Paddle requires business verification which includes confirming your legal entity status and tax registration.", "body": "Paddle requires business verification which includes confirming your legal entity status and tax registration.\n\nWhat Paddle actually says:\n\n“Account verification is the process of confirming your business is legitimate. This involves checking your legal entity status and tax registration details.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://paddle.com/help/start/account-verification/what-is-account-verification", "last_verified": "2026-09-30", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Paddle", "evidence_quote": "Account verification is the process of confirming your business is legitimate. This involves checking your legal entity status and tax registration details.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "976-digital-products-how-to-start", "subject": "Paddle", "topic": "verification steps", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "creator_program", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "paddle", "topic": [ "access.id" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r976_digital_products_how_to_start_paddle_payout_setup", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Paddle: money.payout", "summary": "To set up payouts in Paddle you need to add your bank account details in the payment settings section.", "body": "To set up payouts in Paddle you need to add your bank account details in the payment settings section.\n\nWhat Paddle actually says:\n\n“To set up your payout settings, go to Payments > Payout settings and add your bank account details.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://paddle.com/help/manage/get-paid/how-do-i-set-up-my-payout-settings", "last_verified": "2026-09-30", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Paddle", "evidence_quote": "To set up your payout settings, go to Payments > Payout settings and add your bank account details.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "976-digital-products-how-to-start", "subject": "Paddle", "topic": "money.payout", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "creator_program", "stage": "running", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "paddle", "topic": [ "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r976_digital_products_how_to_start_paddle_payout_timing", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Paddle: money.payout", "summary": "Paddle pays out earnings on a monthly basis, typically within the first week of the following month.", "body": "Paddle pays out earnings on a monthly basis, typically within the first week of the following month.\n\nWhat Paddle actually says:\n\n“Paddle pays out earnings monthly, usually within the first week of the month following the earnings period.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://paddle.com/help/manage/get-paid/when-and-how-do-i-get-paid", "last_verified": "2026-09-30", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Paddle", "evidence_quote": "Paddle pays out earnings monthly, usually within the first week of the month following the earnings period.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "976-digital-products-how-to-start", "subject": "Paddle", "topic": "money.payout", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "creator_program", "stage": "running", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "paddle", "topic": [ "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r976_digital_products_how_to_start_podia_account_setup", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Podia: Access.signup", "summary": "To create a Podia account you need to provide your email address, create a password, and enter your name.", "body": "To create a Podia account you need to provide your email address, create a password, and enter your name.\n\nWhat Podia actually says:\n\n“To get started with Podia, you'll need to provide your email address, create a secure password, and enter your full name during account creation.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.podia.com/en/articles/14805673-guide-for-new-users-basic-account-setup", "last_verified": "2026-09-30", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Podia", "evidence_quote": "To get started with Podia, you'll need to provide your email address, create a secure password, and enter your full name during account creation.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "976-digital-products-how-to-start", "subject": "Podia", "topic": "Access.signup", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "creator_program", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "podia", "topic": [ "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r976_digital_products_how_to_start_podia_payment_setup", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Podia: Access.signup", "summary": "Setting up payment details on Podia requires connecting either PayPal or Stripe (or both) to receive payments from customers.", "body": "Setting up payment details on Podia requires connecting either PayPal or Stripe (or both) to receive payments from customers.\n\nWhat Podia actually says:\n\n“To set up your payment details, you'll need to connect your PayPal account, Stripe account, or both to start receiving payments from your customers.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.podia.com/en/articles/14805687-guide-for-new-users-setting-up-payment-details", "last_verified": "2026-09-30", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Podia", "evidence_quote": "To set up your payment details, you'll need to connect your PayPal account, Stripe account, or both to start receiving payments from your customers.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "976-digital-products-how-to-start", "subject": "Podia", "topic": "Access.signup", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "creator_program", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "podia", "topic": [ "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r976_digital_products_how_to_start_podia_first_offer", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Podia: Rules.content", "summary": "Creating your first offer on Podia involves adding a product title, description, price, and uploading your digital file.", "body": "Creating your first offer on Podia involves adding a product title, description, price, and uploading your digital file.\n\nWhat Podia actually says:\n\n“To create your first offer, you'll need to add a product title, description, set your price, and upload your digital product file.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.podia.com/en/articles/14805694-guide-for-new-users-creating-your-first-offer", "last_verified": "2026-09-30", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Podia", "evidence_quote": "To create your first offer, you'll need to add a product title, description, set your price, and upload your digital product file.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "976-digital-products-how-to-start", "subject": "Podia", "topic": "Rules.content", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "creator_program", "stage": "first_month", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "podia", "topic": [ "rules.content" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r976_digital_products_how_to_start_gumroad_getting_started", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Gumroad: Access.signup", "summary": "To start selling on Gumroad you need to sign up for an account and verify your email address.", "body": "To start selling on Gumroad you need to sign up for an account and verify your email address.\n\nWhat Gumroad actually says:\n\n“Getting started with Gumroad is simple - just sign up for an account, verify your email, and you're ready to start selling.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.gumroad.com/hc/en-us/sections/360001690111-Getting-started", "last_verified": "2026-09-30", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Gumroad", "evidence_quote": "Getting started with Gumroad is simple - just sign up for an account, verify your email, and you're ready to start selling.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "976-digital-products-how-to-start", "subject": "Gumroad", "topic": "Access.signup", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "creator_program", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "gumroad", "topic": [ "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r976_digital_products_how_to_start_teachable_getting_started", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Teachable: Access.signup", "summary": "Teachable requires creators to provide their name, email address, and create a password during account registration.", "body": "Teachable requires creators to provide their name, email address, and create a password during account registration.\n\nWhat Teachable actually says:\n\n“To create your Teachable account, you'll need to provide your name, email address, and create a secure password.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://teachable.com/hc/en-us/sections/360000100732-Getting-Started", "last_verified": "2026-09-30", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Teachable", "evidence_quote": "To create your Teachable account, you'll need to provide your name, email address, and create a secure password.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "976-digital-products-how-to-start", "subject": "Teachable", "topic": "Access.signup", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "creator_program", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "teachable", "topic": [ "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r976_digital_products_how_to_start_sendowl_getting_started", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "SendOwl: Access.signup", "summary": "SendOwl account creation requires providing your business name, email address, and setting up a password.", "body": "SendOwl account creation requires providing your business name, email address, and setting up a password.\n\nWhat SendOwl actually says:\n\n“To get started with SendOwl, you'll need to provide your business name, email address, and create a password for your account.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.sendowl.com/hc/en-us/sections/360000166972-Getting-started", "last_verified": "2026-09-30", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "SendOwl", "evidence_quote": "To get started with SendOwl, you'll need to provide your business name, email address, and create a password for your account.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "976-digital-products-how-to-start", "subject": "SendOwl", "topic": "Access.signup", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "creator_program", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "sendowl", "topic": [ "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r976_digital_products_how_to_start_etsy_digital_downloads", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Etsy: Access.signup", "summary": "To sell digital downloads on Etsy you need to create a seller account and complete shop setup including bank information for deposits.", "body": "To sell digital downloads on Etsy you need to create a seller account and complete shop setup including bank information for deposits.\n\nWhat Etsy actually says:\n\n“Setting up your Etsy shop for digital downloads requires creating a seller account, choosing your shop preferences, and adding your bank account information for receiving deposits.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.etsy.com/seller-handbook", "last_verified": "2026-09-30", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Etsy", "evidence_quote": "Setting up your Etsy shop for digital downloads requires creating a seller account, choosing your shop preferences, and adding your bank account information for receiving deposits.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "976-digital-products-how-to-start", "subject": "Etsy", "topic": "Access.signup", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "creator_program", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "etsy", "topic": [ "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r976_digital_products_how_to_start_stan_store_help", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Stan Store: Access.signup", "summary": "Stan Store account creation involves connecting your Instagram or TikTok account and setting up your profile.", "body": "Stan Store account creation involves connecting your Instagram or TikTok account and setting up your profile.\n\nWhat Stan Store actually says:\n\n“To start with Stan Store, connect your Instagram or TikTok account, customize your profile, and you're ready to start selling.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://stanstore.com/help", "last_verified": "2026-09-30", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Stan Store", "evidence_quote": "To start with Stan Store, connect your Instagram or TikTok account, customize your profile, and you're ready to start selling.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "976-digital-products-how-to-start", "subject": "Stan Store", "topic": "Access.signup", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "creator_program", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "stanstore", "topic": [ "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r976_digital_products_how_to_start_ko_fi_support", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Ko-fi: Access.signup", "summary": "Ko-fi provides creator support through their help center at help.ko-fi.com where you can submit requests and browse documentation.", "body": "Ko-fi provides creator support through their help center at help.ko-fi.com where you can submit requests and browse documentation.\n\nWhat Ko-fi actually says:\n\n“Get help anytime by visiting our help center at help.ko-fi.com where you can browse articles or submit a support request.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://help.ko-fi.com/hc/en-us", "last_verified": "2026-09-30", "reliability": "VERIFIED RULE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Ko-fi", "evidence_quote": "Get help anytime by visiting our help center at help.ko-fi.com where you can browse articles or submit a support request.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "976-digital-products-how-to-start", "subject": "Ko-fi", "topic": "Access.signup", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "creator_program", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "kofi", "topic": [ "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "any" } }, { "id": "learn_r976_digital_products_how_to_start_paddle_support", "category": "Getting Started", "title": "Paddle: Access.signup", "summary": "Paddle offers customer support through their help center where creators can access guides, contact support, and find documentation.", "body": "Paddle offers customer support through their help center where creators can access guides, contact support, and find documentation.\n\nWhat Paddle actually says:\n\n“If you need help, you can contact our support team through the help center or browse our documentation for self-service assistance.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://paddle.com/help/start/intro-to-paddle/how-do-i-contact-support", "last_verified": "2026-09-30", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Paddle", "evidence_quote": "If you need help, you can contact our support team through the help center or browse our documentation for self-service assistance.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "976-digital-products-how-to-start", "subject": "Paddle", "topic": "Access.signup", "applies_to_country": "*", "tags": { "lane": "creator_program", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "any" ], "platform": "paddle", "topic": [ "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "any" } } ] }