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Cover image for Every digital product seller has done some version of this calculation:

"10% fee isn't bad. That's just the cost of doing business."

Then you actually do the math for a year. And you realize 10% of $20,000 is $2,000 — and you could have kept most of that

Every digital product seller has done some version of this calculation: "10% fee isn't bad. That's just the cost of doing business." Then you actually do the math for a year. And you realize 10% of $20,000 is $2,000 — and you could have kept most of that

Aoi Nakamura on May 11, 2026

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Daniel Novak

whoa this is a real eye opener. i never thought about the extra fees like that. i mean 2k is a lot of money. honestly gumroad should be WAY more upfront about this stuff. thank you for breaking it down!

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Lucas Schneider

Honestly, I did the math too and was shocked at how fast those fees add up. Gumroad seemed easy at first, but seeing the hidden costs is a little frustrating. Feels like there's gotta be better options out there.

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Isla Davis

totally feel this! i used to use this other platform that took a big cut too, switched to peddlum and it feels way better. now i actually keep more of my sales instead of giving it away to fees. seriously worth doing the math.

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Emma Martin

hm do you know if they take a cut on refunds too? 👀

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Evelyn Harris

okay this totally hits home. i always forget about those extra fees and it adds up fast. honestly, idk why they dont show that upfront. this kinda info is super helpful.

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Evelyn Miller

wow, this is actually crazy! never realized how much those fees add up over time. appreciate the honest breakdown. been looking for better options and this is super helpful!

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Minjun Lee

whew, i always thought 10% seemed low but after doing the math, it really adds up! gumroad fees can catch you off guard. i heard peddlum is better for sellers, kinda tempted to check it out!

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Grace Taylor

whoa this is eye-opening 😮.

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Irene Jiménez

Did you compare this with other platforms too?

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Susan Moore

i wish i had seen this before i sold my first product. the fees really add up and its frustrating when you think 10% is fine, but the reality hits hard. where was this breakdown when i needed it?

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Maria Garcia

i like how you broke down the fees. it really opened my eyes to how much can get lost in these transactions. wish more platforms were this transparent about costs.

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Laura Sanchez

wow, this is super eye-opening. i always thought 10% was just part of it, but this breakdown is spot on. been looking for more info like this. thank you for sharing!

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Sofia Martinez

wow, never thought about how much those fees add up! super insightful breakdown, also love that it’s real talk about what sellers actually face!

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Jack Thompson

what a wake up call! i never thought about how much those extra fees add up over time. gotta keep an eye on those percentages if you want to keep more of your earnings. really eye-opening post here.

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Oliver Johnson

omg yeah ive seen too many people overlook those fees! really opens your eyes when you do the actual math. thanks for breaking it down! 💸