PayGate vs Payhip: Which Is Better for Selling Digital Products?

Payhip is a popular Gumroad alternative with a similar fee structure. But how does it stack up against PayGate? Here's an honest comparison.

The pricing difference

Payhip and PayGate both offer a free plan with a 5% transaction fee. The difference shows up when you upgrade:

• Payhip Plus: $29/month for 2% fees
• PayGate Pro: $12/month for 2% fees

Same fee rate, but PayGate Pro costs $17 less per month — that's $204/year in savings before you even count transaction fees. And PayGate Pro includes conversion tools that Payhip doesn't offer at any price.

Feature comparison

Where Payhip wins

To be fair, Payhip has a few things PayGate doesn't:

• Built-in affiliate system — let others promote your products for a commission
• PayPal support — PayGate is Stripe-only
• Course hosting — Payhip can host full courses, not just checkout pages

If you need an affiliate system or PayPal, Payhip might be better for you. But if you want the best checkout experience at the lowest cost, PayGate is the winner.

Where PayGate wins

• $17/month cheaper for the same 2% fee tier
• 8 checkout templates vs Payhip's single basic checkout
• Exit intent popups to recover abandoning visitors
• Order bumps to increase average order value
• Countdown timers to create urgency
• QR code sharing for in-person or print marketing
• Direct Stripe connection — payments go straight to your account

PayGate is purpose-built for high-converting checkout pages. If maximizing conversions and minimizing fees is your priority, PayGate is the clear choice.