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Ghost vs Gumroad
Ghost and Gumroad are both creator platforms. Fees — Ghost: 0% platform fee - keep 100% minus Stripe fees. Gumroad: 10% + $0.50 per sale plus card processing, 30% flat on Discover sales.
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Key differences
- Fees — Ghost: 0% platform fee - keep 100% minus Stripe fees. Gumroad: 10% + $0.50 per sale plus card processing, 30% flat on Discover sales.
- Only Ghost offers Stripe. Only Gumroad offers PayPal and Bank transfer.
- Gumroad is the older platform — founded in 2011, 2 years before Ghost (2013).
- Ghost is based in Singapore, Gumroad in United States.
Which should you choose?
Choose Ghost if…
- You want to withdraw via Stripe.
Choose Gumroad if…
- You want to withdraw via PayPal and Bank transfer.
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| Type | Creator platforms like Patreon | Creator platforms like Patreon |
| Category | Creator Economy | Creator Economy |
| Vetted | No | No |
| Work from home | Yes | Yes |
| Fees | 0% platform fee - keep 100% minus Stripe fees | 10% + $0.50 per sale plus card processing, 30% flat on Discover sales |
| Minimum payout | — | $100 (higher in some countries) |
| Payout speed | — | Weekly, monthly or quarterly (daily for eligible US sellers) |
| Withdraw via | Stripe | PayPal, Bank transfer |
| Availability | Worldwide | Worldwide |
| Founded | 2013 | 2011 |
| Headquarters | Singapore | San Francisco, California, United States |
| Popularity | 38 views · 0 likes | 43 views · 0 likes |
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Ghost or Gumroad?
Ghost: 0% platform fee - keep 100% minus Stripe fees. Gumroad: 10% + $0.50 per sale plus card processing, 30% flat on Discover sales.
Where are Ghost and Gumroad available?
Ghost: Worldwide. Gumroad: Worldwide.