Alternatives to Gumroad to try out Saas business
I wanna try out this idea that I have. It needs users to pay a monthly fee (basically a Saas business). I contacted Gumroad (cause I absolutely love their super simple API etc.) but I apparently I can't sell services through them. So what are similar services to them but allows the subscriptions / services? Preferably as cheap (or free..?) as possible. Thanks a lot!
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I would recommend checking out sites that offer membership features, like Podia. https://www.podia.com/features/sell-memberships
They have a 14-day trial, a super simple Stripe integration with no transaction fees. 🤩 They also have built-in email, a website builder, coupons and a messaging feature. I am currently doing exactly what you are talking about for my own side project - glassbox. https://www.glassbox.app/members/posts/17983-glassbox-is-in-private-beta. Let me know if you have any questions.
Full disclosure: I work fulltime as a developer at Podia.
I'm going to through our project Mavenseed into the hat (https://www.indiehackers.com/product/mavenseed).
Handling subscriptions is just one of the many features.
I've been shipping updates like a mad man lately, tons of new stuffs as we're positioning Mavenseed as a CMS for independent creators.
I use Memberstack.io for DesignJoy.co. It's a really neat no-code tool to sell subscriptions and gated content.
What service are you selling?
Why can't you use them?
Did you take a look at braintree?