Independently compared · checked August 3, 2026

A Sellfy alternative for payments and billing

Choose Sellfy for an all-in-one creator storefront with print on demand. Choose PayRequest when you want no monthly fee on Free, direct payouts through Stripe, Mollie or PayPal, European payment methods and professional invoicing.

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€0/monthPayRequest Free plan
3 providersStripe, Mollie or PayPal
€25 maximumplatform fee per payment

PayRequest vs Sellfy

Compare the jobs each platform handles

Neither platform wins every row. The right choice depends on how you sell and get paid.

FeaturePayRequestSellfy
Starting costFree plan; no monthly fee$39 monthly or $29/mo billed yearly
Platform fee2% per successful payment, capped at €250%, subject to plan and annual sales limits
Payout destinationYour connected Stripe, Mollie or PayPal accountYour connected Stripe or PayPal account
European payment methodsiDEAL, Bancontact, SEPA and more via providersDepends on Stripe or PayPal availability
Digital products
Subscriptions
Physical products
Built-in print on demand
Professional invoicing
Secure download limits
Built-in email marketing
Abandoned-cart recoveryBusiness and Premium

Worked cost examples

Subscription or pay when paid?

PayRequest is easier to start because Free has no monthly charge. Sellfy’s subscription can cost less in platform fees as sales rise, but the plan must accommodate your annual sales and required features.

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Monthly salesOrder mixPayRequestSellfy monthlySellfy yearly
€50020 × €25€10$39$29/mo
€2,00040 × €50€40$39$29/mo
€10,000100 × €100€200$159*$119/mo*

* €10,000 per month annualizes above Sellfy’s published Premium threshold of $200,000 only when the currency-adjusted annual total crosses it; recheck the required plan. Examples exclude processing, taxes, refunds and conversion.

Sellfy payment and payout methods

Sellfy connects the seller’s Stripe or PayPal account. Buyers pay through methods available in that checkout and the processor sends funds to the connected account. Availability varies by country, currency, buyer and account eligibility; “Stripe and PayPal” does not mean every processor method is available to every store.

PayRequest also sends money through the connected provider, while adding Mollie as an option for sellers who deliberately need European payment workflows.

Provider choice is the advantage

Connect the provider that fits your market, then test the methods your customers use. PayRequest can surface iDEAL, Bancontact, SEPA, Klarna, cards and PayPal through supported provider configurations.

iDEALBancontactSEPAKlarnaCardsPayPal

Choose Sellfy when...

  • Built-in print on demand and fulfilment matter.
  • A conventional multi-product storefront is central.
  • You want built-in email marketing.
  • A fixed subscription fits stable sales.

Choose PayRequest when...

  • You want to start without a monthly subscription.
  • You need Stripe, Mollie or PayPal choice.
  • European methods and invoicing matter.
  • You combine selling with billing workflows.

Questions sellers ask

Sellfy alternative FAQ

What payment methods does Sellfy support?

Sellfy connects sellers to Stripe and PayPal. The exact methods a buyer sees depend on the processor, seller and buyer locations, currency and account eligibility. PayRequest can connect Stripe, Mollie or PayPal, which gives European sellers another provider option.

How do Sellfy payouts work?

Sellfy says payments are processed by the seller’s connected Stripe or PayPal account, so funds go to that account rather than a Sellfy balance. PayRequest follows the same direct-provider principle and also supports Mollie.

Is PayRequest cheaper than Sellfy?

It depends on sales volume and average order value. PayRequest Free has no monthly fee and charges 2% per successful payment, capped at €25. Sellfy charges a subscription and publishes 0% platform transaction fees, with annual sales limits by plan.

When is Sellfy the better choice?

Sellfy can fit better when built-in print on demand, a conventional storefront or built-in email marketing matters more than local provider choice and invoicing.

When is PayRequest the better choice?

PayRequest fits sellers who want to start without a monthly subscription, use Stripe, Mollie or PayPal, offer European payment methods, send invoices and combine product sales with billing workflows.

Source and scope: claims were checked against Sellfy pricing, Sellfy features and Sellfy payout documentation on August 3, 2026. Verify current terms before switching.

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