LinkPay vs Gumroad
The short answer: LinkPay is payment links & checkout software you buy once as source code and self-host, while Gumroad is a hosted option you rent. Gumroad takes a cut and owns the storefront; LinkPay is owned source with no platform commission.
LinkPay vs Gumroad: at a glance
| LinkPay | Gumroad | |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery | Source code you self-host | Hosted service |
| Pricing | One-time from $149 | Recurring subscription |
| Ownership | You own code & data | Vendor-controlled |
| Customisation | Unlimited (full source) | Within product limits |
| White-label / resell | Yes | Usually no |
When to pick LinkPay
Choose LinkPay if you want to own the platform, avoid escalating monthly fees, customise deeply, or resell it under your own brand. It ships with everything below:
- Shareable payment links for any product or service
- Subscription and recurring-payment pages
- One-click and hosted checkout pages
- Stripe, PayPal and Razorpay integrations
- Invoicing with PDF receipts
- Customer and transaction dashboards
Frequently asked questions
Is LinkPay better than Gumroad?
It depends on what you value: LinkPay gives you owned, self-hosted source code with no recurring fees, while Gumroad is faster to start as a hosted service. Gumroad takes a cut and owns the storefront; LinkPay is owned source with no platform commission.
Which is cheaper, LinkPay or Gumroad?
Over time LinkPay is usually cheaper because it is a one-time licence from $149 with no per-seat monthly billing, whereas Gumroad charges recurring fees that grow with usage.
Can I switch from Gumroad to LinkPay?
Yes — because LinkPay is source code you control, you can migrate and recreate your workflows, then customise beyond what Gumroad allows.
Get a quote or a guided demo
Tell us your use case and we'll send pricing, a live demo walkthrough and licensing options for LinkPay. Usually a reply within one business day (IST).