Payhip Free vs Plus vs Pro: when does upgrading pay off?

Payhip Free vs Plus vs Pro: when does upgrading pay off?

Payhip plan prices checked on Payhip’s pricing page on September 28, 2026.

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Payhip’s plans trade a monthly fee for a lower transaction fee. Payhip says every plan has the same features, so the right choice comes down to one number: your monthly sales through Payhip.

The plans

PlanMonthly pricePayhip transaction fee
Free$05%
Plus$292%
Pro$99None

PayPal and Stripe still charge their standard processing fees on every plan, per Payhip’s pricing FAQ, so they don’t change the comparison.

The break-even points

Free → Plus: Plus costs less once you sell more than about $967 a month ($29 ÷ 3%).
Plus → Pro: Pro costs less once you sell more than about $3,500 a month ($70 ÷ 2%).

What that means for a first product

  • Just launching: stay on Free. At $300 a month in sales you pay $15 in Payhip fees, versus $35 on Plus.
  • Steady $1,000–$3,500 a month: Plus saves money, and the saving grows with sales.
  • Above $3,500 a month: Pro removes the transaction fee.
  • Upgrade when your sales numbers say so, not before.
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Educational content prepared with AI assistance and editorial review. Not a promise of sales or income. Fees and plans can change; check Payhip’s pricing page before choosing.

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