Both are strong choices. The short answer: pick WooCommerce if you are wordPress users who want control without platform fees. Pick Gumroad if you are creators selling ebooks, templates and files.
| WooCommerce | Gumroad | |
|---|---|---|
| In one line | Open-source ecommerce that turns WordPress into a store. | The simplest way to sell digital products and memberships. |
| Pricing | Free plugin; pay for hosting/extensions | Free; 10% per sale |
| Free tier | Yes | Yes |
| Best for | WordPress users who want control without platform fees | Creators selling ebooks, templates and files |
| Category | Ecommerce | Ecommerce |
| Website | woocommerce.com | gumroad.com |
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