Payhip
Sell digital products and courses for free — pay only when you earn
Founded
2012
Starting Price
$0
Category
Education & Learning
Last updated February 13, 2026
About Payhip
Payhip is an ecommerce platform for creators who want to sell digital products, online courses, coaching, and memberships with zero upfront costs. Its standout feature is a genuinely free forever plan that includes all features with no revenue caps — you only pay a 5% transaction fee on sales. For creators who aren't ready to commit to a monthly subscription, Payhip eliminates the financial risk of launching a course business. The platform includes a course builder, storefront, checkout, EU VAT handling, and basic marketing tools.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Genuinely free forever plan with all features — best free option in the category
- No product, student, or revenue limits on any plan
- Automatic EU/UK VAT collection and reporting saves creators from tax headaches
- Dead-simple setup — start selling in minutes
- Embeddable checkout works on any website or blog
Key Features
Free Forever Plan
Access all features with no monthly fee — only a 5% transaction fee on sales, with no revenue or product limits
Course Builder
Build courses with video, text, quizzes, assignments, surveys, drip content, and certificates of completion
Digital Product Sales
Sell ebooks, templates, software, music, art, and any downloadable digital product
Storefront & Website
Simple no-code website builder to create a branded storefront for your products
Memberships & Subscriptions
Create membership tiers with recurring billing for ongoing content access
Coaching Products
Sell coaching sessions and services alongside digital products and courses
EU/UK VAT Handling
Automatic tax calculation, collection, and VAT reporting for EU and UK sales
Pricing
Free Forever
$0/month
- All features included
- Unlimited products
- Unlimited revenue
- Course builder
- Memberships
Best For
First-Time Course Creators
Beginners who want to test selling courses with zero upfront investment
Digital Product Sellers
Creators selling ebooks, templates, software, and downloads alongside courses
Budget-Conscious Creators
Solopreneurs who want to minimize costs while building their course business
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