Platform alternatives

A Payhip alternative with no platform fee and no monthly subscription

Payhip lets you reduce your fee by paying a monthly subscription. PokeShani removes the fee entirely instead, and you keep using your own PayPal account.

The Payhip model, and why it can still cost you

Payhip is one of the friendlier options in this space. Its free plan charges a percentage per sale, and paid monthly plans bring that percentage down, with the highest tier getting close to zero.

The catch is the shape of the trade: to stop paying per sale, you commit to a recurring monthly bill whether you sell anything or not.

Payhip’s tiers and percentages change. Check its current pricing page before comparing, as the numbers below are illustrative of the model rather than a quote.

Free plan: no monthly cost, but a percentage of every sale.
Mid tier: a lower percentage, in exchange for a monthly fee.
Top tier: close to 0% per sale, with the highest monthly fee.

If you sell a lot, the monthly plan can be good value. If you sell a little, you are paying a subscription to avoid a fee you were barely paying. Either way the mathematics depend on your volume, and they get worse the moment you stop selling.

Where PokeShani differs

No platform fee at all, on any sale, on the free account. You do not need a subscription to reach 0%.
No monthly bill sitting there whether you sell or not.
Your own PayPal receives payment directly, so you are paid instantly with no payout schedule or threshold.
You keep your existing delivery link. Your files stay wherever they already are.

Where Payhip is better than us

It hosts your files and handles delivery. PokeShani expects you to bring an access link.
It takes card payments directly and supports more checkout variety.
It has EU VAT handling options and a more established feature set for affiliates and coupons.
It is a longer-established platform with more third-party guides and integrations.

How to decide in five minutes

Write down your average monthly sales.
Work out what you pay per sale, plus any monthly subscription.
Compare that total to zero.
Ask whether the subscription is buying you something you actually use, such as file hosting or card checkout.

Sell your digital products with 0% platform fees

Create a free PokeShani account, publish a sales page in minutes, and get paid straight into your own PayPal account. No platform fees and no payout thresholds.

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Frequently asked questions

Is PokeShani free to use?

Yes. There is no monthly subscription and no platform fee. You only pay PayPal its standard transaction processing fee when you make a sale.

How is this different from Payhip’s free plan?

Payhip’s free plan charges a percentage of each sale. PokeShani charges 0% and does not require a subscription to get there. The trade is that PokeShani does not host your files or process card payments.

Do I have to pay anything to lower my fee later?

No. There is no paid tier needed to reach 0% platform fees. Your fee is 0% from your first sale.

Where do my product files live?

Wherever you already keep them. You paste your delivery link, such as Google Drive, Dropbox, Notion or your own website, into the product setup, and buyers receive it after payment.