You keep 97%. The others keep more of every sale.
Every digital-product platform charges a fee. The fee decides what makes it into your bank account on every single sale. We compared Polsia (CreatorVault Drops) to Gumroad, Payhip, and Etsy on a $50 product — the math is unflattering for the incumbents.
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| Platform | Take-home | On $50 | On $50 |
|---|---|---|---|
CreatorVault Drops (Polsia)3% platform fee Most creator-friendly | 97% | $48.50 | $48.50 |
Gumroad10% platform fee + processing | 91% | $45.50 | $45.50 |
Payhip5% platform fee | 95% | $47.50 | $47.50 |
Etsy (~$50 product)~15% combined fees | 85% | $42.50 | $42.50 |
Figures reflect each platform's published fee on a digital product after platform fees and payment processing.
Polsia 97% vs Gumroad 91% vs Payhip 95% vs Etsy 85%
The headline figure, in plain numbers. Whatever platform you pick, this is what lands in your bank account on a $50 sale.
3% platform fee
You keep $48.50 of $50. The platform keeps $1.50.
10% platform fee
You keep $45.50 of $50. The platform keeps $4.50.
5% platform fee
You keep $47.50 of $50. The platform keeps $2.50.
~15% combined fees
You keep $42.50 of $50. The platform keeps $7.50.
Figures reflect published platform fees as of July 2026 on a digital product at $50. Payment-processing fees vary by region and gateway; figures treat platform take-home rate as the only fee.
Common questions, before you switch
Five questions creators ask before moving off Gumroad, Payhip, or Etsy.
Stop giving 5–15% of every sale to the platform
We build your digital product on top of Polsia's 97% take-home rate — so every drop you launch keeps the maximum in your pocket. Start with a free kickoff call.