The Gumroad alternative built for Telegram
Gumroad is fine for web checkout. Gategram is built for Telegram creators who want buyers to pay and unlock in chat.
Why Telegram creators switch from Gumroad
Gumroad sends buyers away from Telegram
You share a Gumroad link in your channel. Your buyer opens a browser and completes Gumroad's checkout before returning to Telegram. Gategram instead uses Telegram's in-app Stars dialog.
Compare the complete cost of each sale
Gategram charges at most 5% of a Stars payment, rounded down to whole Stars. Gumroad pricing and tax handling follow a different model; check its current published pricing for your product and buyer location.
Gumroad delivery is email-based
After purchase, Gumroad emails the content. Your buyer has to check their inbox, find the email, click the download link. With Gategram, the content is delivered as a Telegram message after payment clears.
Gumroad wasn't built for Telegram
Gumroad is a general-purpose storefront. It works fine for Twitter/X audiences. But for Telegram creators, it adds unnecessary friction. Gategram is built specifically for the Telegram ecosystem.
Quick comparison
| Feature | Gategram | Gumroad |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Telegram creators | General creators (Twitter/X focus) |
| Checkout | Native Telegram Stars | External Gumroad page |
| Fee | 5% (Telegram Stars) | 10% + payment processing |
| Delivery | Automatic in-chat message | Email with download link |
| Buyer account | Not needed | Required (email) |
| Setup | Create an offer and share its link | Configure a storefront listing and delivery |
| Mobile experience | One-tap Stars payment | Credit card form in mobile browser |
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