FastSpring
7.6#2 in revenue lifecycle management softwareFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitFastSpring vs Gumroad
What both publish
| Fact | FastSpring | Gumroad |
|---|---|---|
| Account security | Administrators can configure two-factor authentication, SSO and IP allowlisting. | Gumroad says two-factor authentication is switched on by default and sends a login token to the registered email address. |
| API | FastSpring exposes APIs for accounts, products, orders, returns, subscriptions, coupons and other commerce data. | Gumroad account settings allow creators to create an application to use the Gumroad API. |
| Company legal name | Crunchbase identifies the legal entity as Bright Market, LLC. | The Android listing identifies the developer as Gumroad, Inc. |
| Founded | FastSpring says it was founded in 2005. | 2011 |
| Merchant of record | FastSpring processes transactions, collects and remits sales taxes, manages subscriptions, monitors fraud and handles tax-audit responses for sellers. | Since January 1, 2025, Gumroad says it handles worldwide sales-tax collection and remittance as merchant of record. |
| Rating on G2 | 4.5 out of 5 from 204 reviews | 4.2 out of 5 from 17 reviews |
| Rating on Trustpilot | 4.0 out of 5 from 636 reviews | 1.4 out of 5 from 418 reviews |
FastSpring plans
- Free test modeFree
- Custom quotePriced on request
- Custom revenue-sharePriced on request
Gumroad plans
- Discover marketplace—
- Direct sales$10, paid once
- Discover marketplace sales$30, paid once
Pick FastSpring if…
FastSpring suits SaaS, software, and other digital product companies that need payment, tax, compliance, and subscription operations handled for them. Sellers of physical goods or those needing shipping support should look elsewhere.
Pick Gumroad if…
Gumroad suits creators who want to sell digital goods, services, or memberships through a storefront or an existing website. Its audience tools and analytics may also suit sellers who need to manage customer lists and track sales.