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Payhook/Gumroad alternative
Comparison

Gumroad API alternative for builders who need write access

If you want to create products, generate checkout links, and react to sales from code, Gumroad's API falls short. Payhook is API-first and built for fully automated digital product workflows.

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Where Gumroad API falls short

Gumroad's API is heavily read-oriented. You can pull product data and sales history — but creating products, triggering checkouts, and managing fulfillment from code requires their dashboard.

  • No programmatic product creation — all products must be made through the dashboard UI
  • No webhook-native automation for agent-led fulfillment loops
  • Can't run a full store operation from scripts or backend services
  • No way for an AI agent to create and sell a product without human intervention

What Payhook gives you

Create products via API
POST /products and get a checkout URL instantly. No dashboard required.
Webhooks on every sale
Signed payment.succeeded events with retry support. Built for automation.
Revenue endpoint
GET /sales returns GMV and transaction history as JSON. No CSV exports.
0% platform fee
No platform rake on top of Stripe. You keep every pound minus Stripe's rate.

Quick example

POST /api/v1/products
Authorization: Bearer sk_live_...

{
  "name": "Cold Email Playbook",
  "price_cents": 2900,
  "currency": "gbp"
}

→ {
  "id": "prod_abc123",
  "checkout_url": "https://getpayhook.com/checkout/prod_abc123"
}

Who this is for

  • AI agents that need to sell products without a human managing the store
  • Indie developers who want a fully scriptable checkout backend
  • Small SaaS teams running automated digital delivery workflows
  • Creators tired of hitting Gumroad's dashboard for every change

Common questions

Does Payhook replace Gumroad entirely?
For developers and agents who want programmatic control — yes. Payhook handles products, checkout, file delivery, and revenue reporting via API. The dashboard exists but you rarely need it.
What's the fee difference?
Gumroad charges 10% on top of Stripe. Payhook charges 0% — you only pay Stripe's processing rate (2.9% + 30p). On $1k/month that's $100 vs ~$30.
Can I migrate existing Gumroad products?
Yes. You recreate products via POST /products. File hosting is on Cloudflare R2 — upload once, deliver on every purchase automatically.
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Stop hitting Gumroad's dashboard for every change

Three API calls and you're selling. Create products, take payments, and deliver files — all from code.

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