Stop Renting Your Business from Gumroad
Gumroad sells ebooks and templates. Discord? They added a bot as a checkbox feature—and it shows. The bot can add people to your server, but it can't assign roles. Members join, have zero permissions, and DM you: "I paid, where's my content?" Gumroad takes 10% for this half-finished integration.
PayBot connects to your Stripe account. You own your customers. Zero platform fees. Setup in 60 seconds.
Last updated: January 2026
Setup: Gumroad vs PayBot
Gumroad Setup
PayBot Setup
With Gumroad
Gumroad processes payments and pays you out. 10% fee on everything, no exceptions.
- Built for ebooks and templates. Discord is a checkbox feature, not a focus.
- Discord bot can't assign roles. Members join with zero permissions.
- "I paid but I can't see anything!" DMs become your daily life.
- 10% platform fee for a half-finished Discord integration.
- Need proper role assignment? Pay for Zapier ($20+/month) on top of 10% fees.
- Bot has known issues—"can't join more servers" errors plague creators.
- When Gumroad ships updates, they're thinking about checkout flows—not Discord.
With PayBot
You connect YOUR Stripe account via OAuth. All customers, payments, and data are in YOUR Stripe dashboard. Switch services anytime—take everything with you.
- 100% Discord focused. Role assignment that actually works, built-in.
- Member subscribes → correct role in 3 seconds. No Zapier. No manual work.
- 0% platform fee. Stop giving Gumroad 10% for broken Discord features.
- Works reliably. No "can't join more servers" errors.
- /subscription command—members never leave Discord to pay.
- Link in Bio portals for social traffic (8 themes). Better than Gumroad pages.
- Team payroll: mods get paid automatically (Ultra plan).
Calculate Your Savings vs Gumroad
Gumroad: 10%% fee. PayBot: 0% fee.
See PayBot in Action
Link in Bio Portal
No website needed. Share one link anywhere.
Beautiful Checkout
Stripe-powered. Mobile-optimized. Instant roles.
Instant Notifications
Know when members subscribe. Automatic role assignment.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | PayBot | Gumroad |
|---|---|---|
| Product Focus | 100% Discord All-in on Discord | Digital products Discord is a checkbox |
| Role Assignment | Automatic (built-in) Instant, reliable | Manual or Zapier Bot can't assign roles |
| Platform Fee | 0% Keep everything | 10% $1,000/mo on $10k revenue |
| Extra Tools Required | None | Zapier ($20+/mo) |
| Member Experience | /subscription → pay → access | Pay → join server → no permissions → DM you |
| Bot Reliability | Consistent | Known issues "Can't join more servers" |
| Link in Bio Portal | Yes 8 themes | No |
| Team Payroll | Yes Ultra plan | No |
| Digital Storefront | No | Yes Gumroad's strength |
When Gumroad Might Be Better
We'll be honest. Choose Gumroad if:
- You're selling downloadable products (ebooks, templates, software)
- Discord access is a bonus perk, not the core product
- You want Gumroad's marketplace to help people discover you
But if you want to own your customers, pay zero platform fees, and set up in 60 seconds—PayBot is the answer.
Trusted by Discord Communities
"PayBot simplified our entire subscription process. We set it up in minutes and now manage over 200 premium members effortlessly."
"The tier grouping feature has increased our revenue by 40%. Members can easily upgrade their subscriptions without any friction."
"Our members love how easy it is to subscribe. The seamless checkout process has boosted our conversion rate significantly."
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Gumroad's product focus matter?
Gumroad builds for digital product sellers—ebook authors, template creators, course makers. Discord is a minor add-on in their roadmap. Their bot can't even assign roles because Discord automation isn't worth their engineering time. PayBot is 100% Discord-focused. When we ship updates, we're thinking about your server—not shopping carts.
Gumroad has a Discord bot. Why isn't that enough?
Gumroad's bot adds people to your server but can't assign roles. A $50/month member joins with zero permissions—same as a random visitor. To grant access, you assign roles manually or pay for Zapier ($20+/month). PayBot assigns the correct role automatically, instantly. That's the difference between "has Discord integration" and "built for Discord."
I'm paying 10% to Gumroad. What am I actually getting?
A checkout page and a broken Discord bot. On $10,000/month, Gumroad takes $1,000—plus you need Zapier ($20+/month) if you want working role assignment. PayBot takes 0%. You only pay Stripe processing (~2.9% + 30¢). That's $10,000+ back in your pocket annually.
When does Gumroad make sense?
If you're selling ebooks, templates, or courses where Discord is a bonus perk—Gumroad works fine. But if your Discord community IS the product (paid server, signals group, coaching community), you need a tool built for Discord, not a digital storefront with a checkbox integration.
Ready to Own Your Business?
Stop renting from Gumroad. Switch to PayBot—free tier available, setup in 60 seconds.