paytoview.nl
Comparison

Gumroad Alternative

Gumroad is the best-known storefront for digital products — ebooks, templates, software, courses. paytoview.nl is built for a different flow: one file, one price, one link, shared straight into a DM, bio or story. The fee gap matters less than the shape of the tool.

Platform fee

paytoview.nl15% per sale (buyer pays €0.35 processing)
Gumroad10% + $0.50 on your own links, 30% on sales through Discover

Monthly fee

paytoview.nlNone
GumroadNone

Built for

paytoview.nlOne-off links shared in DMs, bios and stories
GumroadA public storefront listing your catalogue

iDEAL

paytoview.nlYes — the default for Dutch buyers
GumroadNot supported

Buyer watermarking

paytoview.nlAutomatic on every download
GumroadNot offered

Single-use links

paytoview.nlYes — the link closes after purchase
GumroadNot offered

Sales limits & end dates

paytoview.nlCap a link at any number of sales, or set an end date
GumroadNot offered

Buyer account needed

paytoview.nlNo
GumroadNo

Figures for Gumroad reflect publicly reported pricing as of 2026. Platform terms change often, so verify current pricing and policies directly with Gumroad before deciding.

When each one actually makes sense

Choose Gumroad if…

  • You want a public storefront listing everything you sell
  • You sell to a mostly international, card-paying audience
  • You want Gumroad's own discovery sending you buyers

Choose paytoview.nl if…

  • Your buyers are Dutch and reach for iDEAL, not a credit card
  • You sell one thing to one person, straight from a conversation
  • You want the file traceable back to whoever bought it
  • You want to cap a drop at 10 copies, or have it close on Sunday

Frequently asked

Is Gumroad cheaper than paytoview.nl?

On the headline number, yes: Gumroad's flat 10% is lower than paytoview.nl's 15% — though Gumroad also charges $0.50 a sale, which we put on the buyer instead. The more useful comparison is what you get for it. Gumroad is a storefront; paytoview.nl is a single link with iDEAL, per-buyer watermarking, single-use links and sales caps. If you don't need those, Gumroad's 10% is hard to beat.

Does Gumroad support iDEAL?

No. Gumroad settles card payments and PayPal. For a Dutch audience that matters more than most people expect — a buyer who has to go and find a credit card for a €15 download frequently just doesn't finish the purchase.

Can I use both?

Plenty of people do. A Gumroad storefront for your catalogue and paytoview.nl links for one-off sales, limited drops, or anything you're sending directly to one buyer. They aren't really competing for the same job.

Other comparisons

Payhip

5% on the free plan, or a monthly subscription to bring it down.

Ko-fi

Free to start, 5% on shop sales, built around tips and supporters.

Sellfy

Subscription pricing with 0% per sale — the maths flips at volume.

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