Lemon Squeezy vs Sellfy
A side-by-side look at Lemon Squeezy and Sellfy. On our scoring, Lemon Squeezy comes out ahead — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
| Platform | ||
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| SellingScene score | 4.1/5 | 4.0/5 |
| User rating | 4.3 | 4 |
| Reviews | 540 | 720 |
| Pricing | ||
| Starting price | Free | $29/mo |
| Pricing model | no monthly fee, per-transaction pricing | Starter plan, billed annually |
| Transaction fees | 5% + 50¢ per transaction | 0% transaction fees |
| Hosting & setup | ||
| Hosting type | Fully hosted (SaaS) | Fully hosted (SaaS) |
| Free trial | Free to start | 14 days |
| Staff accounts | Team seats | Single account |
| Product limit | Unlimited | Unlimited (annual sales caps) |
| Payments & security | ||
| Payment gateways | Merchant of record (cards, PayPal) | Stripe, PayPal |
| SSL included | Yes | Yes |
| PCI compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Gift cards | No | No |
| Catalog & content | ||
| Themes / templates | Hosted checkout & storefront | Customizable storefront |
| App marketplace | API & integrations | Core integrations |
| Multi-currency | Yes | No |
| Multi-language | Yes | No |
| POS included | No | No |
| Abandoned cart recovery | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in blog | No | No |
| Tools & flexibility | ||
| Drag-and-drop editor | No | No |
| API access | Yes | No |
| Mobile app | No | No |
| Support channels | Email & documentation | Email & live chat |
| Actions | Read review | Read review |
Why pick Lemon Squeezy?
Lemon Squeezy acts as your merchant of record, meaning it handles global sales tax, VAT, and compliance so you do not have to. That convenience is worth a lot to indie SaaS founders, even with the per-transaction fee.
Best for: SaaS and digital sellers who want tax handled
Read the full Lemon Squeezy reviewWhy pick Sellfy?
Sellfy bundles digital products, subscriptions, and print-on-demand merch into one tidy storefront with no transaction fees. It is a great all-rounder for creators, though it lacks the depth of a dedicated commerce platform.
Best for: Creators selling digital products and merch together
Read the full Sellfy review