Sellfy
Stripe
| Feature | Sellfy | Stripe |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $29/mo | From $2.9/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.2 / 5 | 4.7 / 5 |
| Best For | creators, artists, musicians, digital-product-sellers | saas-companies, developers, startups, e-commerce, marketplaces |
| Founded | 2011 | 2010 |
| Digital Products | ✓ | ✗ |
| Subscriptions | ✓ | ✓ |
| Print On Demand | ✓ | ✗ |
| Email Marketing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Discount Codes | ✓ | ✗ |
| Analytics | ✓ | ✗ |
| Payments | ✗ | ✓ |
| Invoicing | ✗ | ✓ |
| Connect Marketplace | ✗ | ✓ |
| Radar Fraud | ✗ | ✓ |
| Checkout | ✗ | ✓ |
| Billing Portal | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Sellfy Pros
- No transaction fees
- Built-in marketing tools
- Great for digital products
- Print-on-demand included
✗ Sellfy Cons
- Limited store customization
- Basic SEO options
- No marketplace exposure
✓ Stripe Pros
- Best-in-class developer documentation
- Supports 135+ currencies and payment methods
- Powerful subscription and billing management
- Radar fraud prevention included
✗ Stripe Cons
- 2.9% + 30c per transaction adds up
- Account freezes can happen without warning
- Complex pricing for international payments
The Verdict
Sellfy is built for creators and artists, with a focus on digital-products and subscriptions. Stripe targets saas companies and developers and leads with payments and subscriptions.
On pricing, Stripe is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $2.9/mo compared to $29/mo for Sellfy. That $26.1/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Neither tool offers a free plan, so factor the subscription cost into your decision from the start.
Stripe edges out on user ratings (4.7 vs 4.2). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.
Feature-wise, Stripe offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while Sellfy takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Bottom line: Stripe has a slight overall edge — but if no transaction fees matters most to you, Sellfy may still be the right call.