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What's the best digital products tool?
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Short comparison
| Tool | Pricing model | Free plan | Starting price | Difficulty | Output rights | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gumroad | Free to join, fee per sale | Yes | 10% + $0.50 per transaction | 1/5 | Not a content generator | Selling a first digital product today |
| Etsy | Free to join, fee per sale | Yes | $0.20 per listing | 2/5 | Not a content generator | Printables and handmade goods with built-in buyers |
| Lemon Squeezy | Free to join, fee per sale | Yes | See official site | 2/5 | – | Selling software with tax handled |
| Payhip | Free plan + paid plans | Yes | See official site | 1/5 | – | Lower-fee digital product store |
| Creative Market | Free to join, fee per sale | Yes | See official site | 2/5 | – | Selling design assets to designers |
| Podia | Free plan + paid plans | Yes | See official site | 1/5 | – | Small creators selling several product types |
Ranked by fit for solo businesses: tools we profile in depth first, then those used in our research notes, then the rest. Affiliate status never changes the order. See all 10 digital products tools with a ranked shortlist.
Quick answers
What's the best digital products tool?
Our overall pick is Gumroad: Selling a first digital product today.
What's the best free digital products tool?
Gumroad, which has a free plan or free version. Selling a first digital product today.
Which digital products tool is easiest for beginners?
Payhip, rated 1/5 to learn.