How much you pay commission to sell your digital items?

Selling digital products has never been easier. Traditional platforms have provided creators with a seamless way to market and sell their items online. However, there's one downside: hefty commission fees. If you're a creator, you may find yourself wondering, "Why am I paying such high fees to sell my digital items?"

In this post, we'll break down why commission fees exist, how much traditional platforms charge, and how you can avoid these fees by taking control of your sales with Promint.

The Commission Trap: What Are You Really Paying?

When you sell your digital products or services through a traditional marketplace, you're agreeing to share a portion of your revenue with them in exchange for their service. While this may sound fair at first glance, the reality is that these commissions can take a significant bite out of your earnings.

Example: Platform Fees

To give you an idea, traditional platforms charge a 10% commission or more depending on the pricing tier. For every digital product you sell, you're immediately losing a chunk of your income.

In addition to these commission fees, there's the payment gateway fee. Whether you're using PayPal or Stripe, these platforms also take a percentage of the total transaction—typically around 2.9% plus a flat fee. By the time all these deductions are made, you may be left with far less than you expected.

For instance, if you sell an ebook for $100 on Lemon Squeezy:

  • Platform Fee (10%): $10
  • Payment Gateway Fee (2.9%): $2.90
  • Flat Fee (Stripe/PayPal): $0.30

After these fees, you'd only receive about $86.80. Is that a fair price to pay just to process your sale?

Delayed Payouts: The Waiting Game

If the commission wasn't bad enough, many platforms also hold onto your funds for an extended period. In the case of traditional platforms, it could take weeks before you see the money from your sales, as they bundle payments and release them only on set dates. This can be frustrating when you need cash flow to reinvest in your business or cover your expenses immediately.

Platforms justify this by citing "security measures" to prevent fraud, but in reality, it's another hurdle for small creators who rely on their income to stay afloat.

A Better Way to Sell: Promint's No-Commission Model

Now, what if we told you that you could keep 100% of your earnings and get paid instantly without any delays or deductions? That's where Promint comes in.

Promint is a digital suite for creators, giving you complete control over your store, pricing, and payments. Here's how Promint lets you bypass the commission trap:

  • No Commission Fees: Unlike platforms that charge 10% or more, Promint charges a fixed subscription fee or one time license fee, allowing you to keep all of your earnings. You won't have to sacrifice a percentage of your hard-earned money to a third party.

  • Direct Payment Gateway Integration: With Promint, you can directly integrate with payment gateways like PayPal, Stripe, Razorpay, or PayStack. This means that the money from your sales goes straight into your account with no unnecessary middlemen or long wait times.

  • Instant Payouts: When you sell on Promint, you get paid immediately, without having to wait for weeks. You control when you get your money, ensuring faster cash flow and better financial control.

Keep More, Grow Faster

Selling on traditional platforms comes with significant drawbacks: high commissions, payment delays, and less control over your store and products. As a creator, you deserve to keep more of your hard-earned money. With Promint, you can:

  • Sell your digital items, including software, ebooks, templates, and services, without paying commission.
  • Accept payments via your preferred gateway and get your payouts instantly.
  • Take full control of your pricing, item variations, and promotions.
  • Grow your business with all the tools you need—from e-commerce to blogging and customer support—under one roof.

So why continue paying hefty fees to third-party platforms that limit your control and profits? Take charge of your digital sales with Promint and start growing your business today, commission-free.

Ready to Take Control of Your Earnings?

Promint offers a simple, cost-effective solution for digital creators to sell their products without losing a portion of their income to high commissions. Set up your store, integrate your payment gateway, and get started within hours—all while keeping 100% of your sales revenue.