The Gumroad alternative built for Telegram
Gumroad is fine for web checkout. Gategram is built for Telegram creators who want buyers to pay and unlock in chat.
Why Telegram creators switch from Gumroad
Gumroad sends buyers away from Telegram
You share a Gumroad link in your channel. Your buyer opens a browser, lands on a Gumroad page, creates an account, enters their card. Half of them bounce. The conversion killer isn't your product — it's the redirect.
Gumroad takes 10% + payment processing
Gumroad's fee is 10% of every sale, plus Stripe's ~2.9% + 30c. On a $10 product, you lose $1.30+. Gategram's 95/5 split means you keep significantly more, especially on smaller digital products.
Gumroad delivery is email-based
After purchase, Gumroad emails the content. Your buyer has to check their inbox, find the email, click the download link. With Gategram, the content is delivered as a Telegram message the instant payment clears.
Gumroad wasn't built for Telegram
Gumroad is a general-purpose storefront. It works fine for Twitter/X audiences. But for Telegram creators, it adds unnecessary friction. Gategram is built specifically for the Telegram ecosystem.
Quick comparison
| Feature | Gategram | Gumroad |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Telegram creators | General creators (Twitter/X focus) |
| Checkout | Native Telegram Stars | External Gumroad page |
| Fee | 5% (Telegram Stars) | 10% + payment processing |
| Delivery | Instant in-chat message | Email with download link |
| Buyer account | Not needed | Required (email) |
| Setup time | 2 minutes | 10-15 minutes |
| Mobile experience | One-tap Stars payment | Credit card form in mobile browser |
Want to replace Gumroad checkout friction?
Launch your Telegram-native flow and keep buyers inside chat from tap to unlock.