Floatplane vs Gumroad

Side-by-side comparison on fees, payouts, monetization, and audience ownership.

Floatplane
video
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Gumroad
digital-products
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Platform fee
NEEDS REVIEW · undisclosed platform cut
10% · + $0.50 per sale
Payout speed
monthly
weekly
Minimum payout
NEEDS REVIEW
$10
Countries
Global
Stripe- or PayPal-supported
Email list export
Limited
Full access
Custom domain
No
Yes
Community features
Per-creator forums, comments, and Discord links
None (storefront, not community)
Best for
Tech and enthusiast video creators with a paying superfan base
Course creators, artists, beginners selling digital products

Floatplane vs Gumroad: which one wins?

Floatplane charges NEEDS REVIEW (undisclosed platform cut) versus Gumroad at 10% (+ $0.50 per sale).

On payout speed, Floatplane pays monthly while Gumroad pays weekly. For creators where cashflow matters, the faster cadence usually wins.

For audience ownership, Floatplane offers limited email export and Gumroad offers full access. Email portability matters most for creators planning to migrate later or build a list independent of any single platform.

Best for: Floatplane suits tech and enthusiast video creators with a paying superfan base. Gumroad fits course creators, artists, beginners selling digital products.

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