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Stan Store vs Whop fees (2026)

How much you actually keep on Stan Store versus Whop at common price points.

Verdict at list prices

Stan Store keeps more in 0 of 4 scenarios; Whop in 4.

Monthly billing, US cards. Fit and features matter too.

Short answer: Stan Store keeps more in 0 of 4 scenarios; Whop in 4. At $49 × 200 sales/month the take-home is: Stan Store Creator $9,426.80, Stan Store Creator Pro $9,356.80, Whop Pay-as-you-go $9,475.40 (monthly billing, US cards, after plan and transaction fees). Last updated .

ScenarioStan Store CreatorStan Store Creator ProWhop Pay-as-you-go
$29 × 50/mo$1,363.95$1,293.95$1,395.85
$49 × 200/mo$9,426.80$9,356.80$9,475.40
$99 × 500/mo$47,885.50$47,815.50$48,013.50
$497 × 20/mo$9,616.74$9,546.74$9,665.62

Monthly take-home after plan subscription (monthly billing) and transaction/processing fees. Best per row highlighted.

Plan details & sources

  • Stan Store Creator: $29/mo, 2.9% + $0.30/sale (fee estimate). $29/mo or $300/yr, 0% platform fee. Processing fee not stated officially; 2.9% + $0.30 (Stripe standard) is an ESTIMATE. Source, checked 2026-10-16.
  • Stan Store Creator Pro: $99/mo, 2.9% + $0.30/sale (fee estimate). $99/mo or $948/yr, 0% platform fee. Processing fee ESTIMATE. Source, checked 2026-10-16.
  • Whop Pay-as-you-go: $0/mo, 2.7% + $0.30/sale. Domestic cards. +1.5% intl cards, +1% FX; optional orchestration 0.8%, billing 0.5%, tax 2%; payout fees extra. Source, checked 2026-10-16.
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Frequently asked questions

Which is cheaper, Stan Store or Whop?

At list prices, Stan Store keeps more in 0 of 4 scenarios; Whop in 4. Scenarios tested: $29 × 50/mo; $49 × 200/mo; $99 × 500/mo; $497 × 20/mo. The winner depends on your price and volume.

What are Stan Store's fees?

Stan Store plans as checked 2026-10-16: Creator: $29/mo plus 2.9% + $0.30 per sale (fee estimate); Creator Pro: $99/mo plus 2.9% + $0.30 per sale (fee estimate).

What are Whop's fees?

Whop plans as checked 2026-10-16: Pay-as-you-go: $0/mo plus 2.7% + $0.30 per sale.

How much do I keep selling a $49 product 200 times a month on Stan Store vs Whop?

Stan Store Creator $9,426.80, Stan Store Creator Pro $9,356.80, Whop Pay-as-you-go $9,475.40 per month, after plan subscription (monthly billing) and transaction fees.

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