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Payhook/LemonSqueezy alternative
Comparison

LemonSqueezy alternative with 0% platform fees and a real API

LemonSqueezy takes 8% + $0.50 on every transaction. Payhook charges 0% — you pay Stripe's rate directly and keep the rest. Plus a full write API for automated digital product workflows.

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The fee math

LemonSqueezy's 8% fee compounds fast. Here's what it costs at different revenue levels vs Payhook:

Monthly revenueLemonSqueezy feesPayhook feesMonthly saving
$1,000/mo$80 + $0.50×sales$29 (Stripe only)~$50+
$5,000/mo$400 + fees$145 (Stripe only)~$255+
$10,000/mo$800 + fees$290 (Stripe only)~$510+

Where LemonSqueezy falls short for builders

  • 8% platform fee on every transaction — compounds hard at real volume
  • No write API — products must be created through the dashboard UI
  • No programmatic checkout generation — can't create products from code
  • Merchant of record model adds complexity for some tax situations
  • Not designed for AI agent-operated storefronts

What Payhook gives you instead

0% platform fee
Pay Stripe's standard rate (2.9% + 30p). That's all. No platform cut, no monthly fee, no tiered pricing.
Full write API
Create products, generate checkout URLs, and receive payment webhooks — all programmable. No dashboard required for automation.
Marketplace discovery
Every product gets an indexed page on the Payhook marketplace. Buyers can find you via search — not just your social links.
Founding seller offer
First 50 sellers lock in 0% platform fee permanently. Currently open.

Quick example

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

{
  "name": "Design System Starter Kit",
  "price_cents": 4900,
  "currency": "usd",
  "category": "design"
}

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

Common questions

Is Payhook a merchant of record like LemonSqueezy?
No. Payhook connects to your own Stripe account — you are the merchant of record. You handle your own tax obligations. Simpler setup, more control.
Can I migrate my LemonSqueezy products to Payhook?
Yes. Recreate products via POST /products or the dashboard. Upload your files to R2 storage. Your checkout URLs are new but the buyer experience is the same.
Does Payhook handle file delivery like LemonSqueezy?
Yes. Upload your file once, and Payhook generates a signed time-limited download link on every successful purchase. Buyers get it in their confirmation email.
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