Gumroad Discover Marketplace Fee Calculator
Simulate net revenue when buyers discover and purchase your digital products through Gumroad Discover search (30% fee).
Parameters & Config
Gross transaction amount billed to your customer
Percentage processing surcharge applied to gross order value
Per-transaction flat fee deducted by the platform
Cost of goods sold or fulfillment expense (Set to 0 for digital/software products)
Net earnings cleared into your bank account after all platform & gateway deductions
Cumulative fee deducted by platform and payment network
Key Metrics & Sub-Totals
3 itemsCalculation Summary & Unit Breakdown
| Metric | Calculated Value | Notes / Logic |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Transaction Charge | $75.00 | - |
| Percentage Processing Fee | $22.50 | 30% |
| Fixed Transaction Surcharge | $0.30 | - |
| Total Deducted Fees | $22.80 | - |
| Product / Service Cost (COGS) | $0.00 | - |
| Net Take-Home Revenue | $52.20 | - |
| Net Profit Margin | 69.6% | - |
| Break-Even Sales Price | $0.43 | Zero loss minimum price |
| Required Charge to Clear $100 Net | $143.29 | Reverse payout target |
Overview & Methodology
When a customer finds and purchases your product through Gumroad Discover (Gumroad’s organic search, category listings, and recommendation algorithm), Gumroad takes an additional 20% discovery fee, bringing total platform share to 30% + $0.30.
Mathematical Formulation
Discover Fee = (Price × 0.30) + $0.30. Net Creator Take-Home = Price - Discover Fee.Optimization Best Practices
Treat the 30% Discover fee as a zero-risk customer acquisition cost (CPA) for organic sales you otherwise would not have made.
Direct your existing audience (Twitter/X, YouTube, Email newsletter) through your direct product link to pay only the standard 10% fee.
Optimize product tags, ratings, and preview videos to rank higher in Gumroad Discover search results.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.How much do I earn on a $100 sale originating from Gumroad Discover?
On a $100 Discover sale, Gumroad deducts $30.30 ($30.00 fee + $0.30), leaving you with $69.70.
Q.Can I disable Gumroad Discover to avoid the 30% fee?
Yes. You can opt out of Gumroad Discover in your product settings if you only want to accept direct traffic at the 10% rate.
Q.Does Gumroad Discover take 30% on my direct email link clicks?
No. If a buyer clicks your direct product URL, Gumroad credits the sale as Direct traffic and charges only the standard 10% fee.