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Gumroad vs Square Online
Gumroad and Square Online both help you sell online. Gumroad is best for selling digital downloads; Square Online is best for cafés and shops using Square in store.
| Feature |  Gumroad | SSquare Online |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Sell digital products | Square's online store builder, now called Square Websites |
| Pricing | Fee per sale | Free plan |
| Free to start | No | Yes |
| Best for | Selling digital downloads | Cafés and shops using Square in store |
| Jobs it does | Sell online | Sell online |
| Often used by | Tuition and training, Freelancers and agencies | Cafés and restaurants, Shops and online stores |
Why pick Gumroad
- Best for selling digital downloads
- Often used by tuition and training and freelancers and agencies
Gumroad sells digital products such as e-books, courses and templates. It takes a fee per sale instead of a monthly plan.
Why pick Square Online
- Best for cafés and shops using Square in store
- You can start for free (Gumroad: fee per sale)
- Often used by cafés and restaurants and shops and online stores
Square's website builder (formerly Square Online, now Square Websites) creates an online store or ordering page connected to Square payments and point of sale.
Questions people ask
- Is Gumroad or Square Online better for a small business?
- It depends on the job. Gumroad and Square Online both help you sell online. Gumroad is best for selling digital downloads; Square Online is best for cafés and shops using Square in store.
- Is Gumroad or Square Online free?
- Gumroad: Fee per sale. Square Online: Free plan. Prices change, so check both sites before you sign up.
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