Gumroad Fee Calculator
Quick answer: On a $50 item with $0 shipping charged to the buyer, Gumroad fees are $7.25 and you receive $42.75 before your own costs. Gumroad charges 10% + $0.50 per direct sale (your profile or links) and a flat 30% on sales found through Discover. On direct sales, card processing of about 2.9% + $0.30 is charged on top, so this calculator uses a combined 12.9% + $0.80.
Current Gumroad fees (checked October 2026)
Gumroad charges 10% + $0.50 per direct sale (your profile or links) and a flat 30% on sales found through Discover. On direct sales, card processing of about 2.9% + $0.30 is charged on top, so this calculator uses a combined 12.9% + $0.80.
Discover sales (30%, processing included) are not modeled, and refunds do not return fees. Shipping charged is set to $0 by default because most Gumroad products are digital.
How this calculator works
Enter the item price, the shipping you charge the buyer, your item cost and your shipping label cost. The result shows total Gumroad fees, what you receive, your profit and your margin. Rates change, so confirm them on Gumroad's official fee page before big decisions.
Example: Gumroad fees at three price points
Shipping charged to buyer is $0.
| Item price | Gumroad fees | You receive | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| $20 | $3.38 | $16.62 | 16.9% |
| $50 | $7.25 | $42.75 | 14.5% |
| $100 | $13.70 | $86.30 | 13.7% |
How to protect your margin
On a $50 item the Gumroad fee is $7.25. If your item and shipping costs are $20 in total, your profit is $22.75. Price with the fee in mind, not after.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Gumroad charge in fees?
Gumroad charges 10% + $0.50 per direct sale (your profile or links) and a flat 30% on sales found through Discover. On direct sales, card processing of about 2.9% + $0.30 is charged on top, so this calculator uses a combined 12.9% + $0.80.
How much will I receive on a $50 Gumroad sale?
With $0 shipping charged, fees are $7.25 and you receive $42.75 before your own costs.
Is Gumroad's 10% fee the total cost?
No. On direct sales, card or PayPal processing sits on top of the 10% + $0.50, so the effective rate is roughly 13% to 21% depending on the price.
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Estimates only, based on US seller rates. Fee rates change, so verify them on the official pricing page. Rates last verified October 5, 2026 against each platform's published fees and independent fee guides. How we verify rates.