The Best Envato Alternative
for Independent Creators
Your templates. Your themes. Your profits.
Envato keeps 30-50% of your digital product sales. Sell directly to customers with PayRequest and keep 99% of your revenue.
PayRequest vs Envato
See how PayRequest compares to Envato across key features and pricing.
| Feature | PayRequest | Envato |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Fee | ~1% (payment processing only) | 30-50% per sale |
| Set Your Own Prices | Market pressure | |
| Direct Customer Relationship | ||
| Own Customer Data | ||
| Payment Methods | 20+ (iDEAL, Cards, SEPA) | Platform only |
| Instant Digital Delivery | ||
| Subscription Sales | Envato Elements | |
| Custom Sales Page | Marketplace listing | |
| Create Bundles | Limited | |
| Payout Speed | Instant | Monthly |
Why Creators Choose PayRequest
Everything you need to sell digital products, subscriptions, and more.
Keep 99% of Your Sales
Envato takes 30-50% of every sale. On a $59 theme, that's $18-30 gone. PayRequest charges only ~1%.
Set Your Own Prices
No race to the bottom. Price your work based on its value, not marketplace competition.
Own Your Customer Relationships
Build an email list. Offer upgrades. Turn one-time buyers into repeat customers.
Instant Digital Delivery
Automatic file delivery after payment. Themes, templates, plugins—delivered instantly.
Sell Subscriptions
Offer membership access or subscription bundles. Recurring revenue without Envato Elements taking your cut.
Beautiful Sales Pages
Create your own branded product pages. No marketplace clutter or competitor recommendations.
Perfect For
Professionals who are ready to build direct client relationships
WordPress Theme Developers
Sell themes directly to customers. Offer support packages and update subscriptions.
Template Creators
Sell Figma, Sketch, and design templates. Keep 99% instead of 50%.
Plugin Developers
Distribute WordPress, Shopify, or app plugins. License management included.
Stock Media Creators
Sell stock photos, graphics, and videos directly. Build your own customer base.
UI Kit Designers
Sell design systems and UI kits. Offer bundles and subscription access.
Video Template Creators
Sell After Effects, Premiere, and motion graphics templates. Direct delivery, full margins.
Note: PayRequest is ideal for creators with an existing audience. Keep using Envato for discovery, but sell direct to your followers and email list.
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