Is Payhip Free to Use? A Full Breakdown

 

If you’re considering using Payhip for selling your digital products, subscriptions, or physical goods, one of the first questions is: Do I have to pay to begin? The short answer: Yes and no. It depends on the plan you choose and how many sales you make. Here’s what you need to know.

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The Free Plan: What You Get and What You Pay

Payhip offers a “Free Forever” plan, meaning you can start using many of its features without paying any monthly subscription fee.

Here’s how it works:

• Monthly Fee: $0

• Transaction Fee: Payhip takes 5% of each sale you make under the free plan.

• Access to Features: You still get access to all the main features—unlimited products, unlimited revenue, marketing tools, and customer management.

• Payment Processor Fees: If you accept payments through PayPal or Stripe, they will also charge their standard processing fees per transaction.

So, if you're looking to test Payhip out, start small, or not commit to monthly fees, the free plan is a great choice—but you’ll pay in the form of transaction fees when you make sales.

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Paid Plans: Lower Fees or No Transaction Fee

If you expect higher sales or want to maximize your earnings, Payhip offers paid options that reduce or remove the transaction fee.

Plan	Monthly Fee	Payhip Transaction Fee	When This Might Be Better
Plus	$29/month	2% per sale	Best if your sales volume is growing and the 5% fee is cutting into profits.
Pro	$99/month	0% per sale	Best for high-volume sellers who want to keep 100% of their earnings (aside from standard processor fees).

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Is There Ever Truly “Free”? Costs to Consider

While the Free plan has no monthly cost, there are still a few costs and trade-offs:

• Transaction fees (5% on Free plan, 2% on Plus)

• Payment processor fees from Stripe or PayPal

• Currency conversion charges depending on buyer location

• VAT/tax compliance costs (handled by Payhip, but may affect pricing)

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Bottom Line

Yes — you can use Payhip without paying a monthly subscription. The Free Forever plan allows you to start selling immediately with no upfront cost. But you will pay a 5% transaction fee on each sale (plus payment processor charges). If your sales grow, upgrading to a paid plan can lower or eliminate those transaction fees, leaving you with more profit.

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