Stan Store alternative
The best Stan Store alternative in 2026
The best Stan Store alternatives in 2026 are WithMe, Beacons and Payhip. WithMe is the simplicity of Stan Store with the functionality of Kajabi: an all-in-one creator hub for courses, community, coaching and email at $25/month billed annually (UK £25) with 0% WithMe commission, not a link-in-bio page. Beacons is the link-in-bio swap. Payhip has no monthly fee.
Last updated 26 October 2026
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Stan Store alternatives compared
Entry prices and fees as published on each vendor's own page on 26 October 2026. "Not listed" means that page did not state it. Card processing is extra wherever a row names Stripe or PayPal.
| Platform | Price | Commission / fees | Courses | Community | Coaching | Free trial | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WithMe | $25/month billed annually (UK £25) | 0% WithMe commission. Stripe fees apply. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 14 days |
| Stan Store | Creator $29/month or $300/year. Creator Pro $99/month or $948/year. | 0% Stan transaction fee. | Unlimited courses on Creator. | Yes, on Creator. | Booking and coaching calls on Creator. | Email collection on Creator. Broadcasts and flows on Creator Pro. | 14 days. No free plan. |
| Beacons | Free $0. Creator $10/month or $100/year. Creator Plus $30/month or $300/year. Creator Max $100/month or $1,000/year. | 9% on Free and Creator. 0% seller fee on Creator Plus and Creator Max. | Unlimited digital products on Free. Unlimited courses with video hosting on Creator Plus. | Not listed. Creator Plus includes unlimited memberships. | Not listed. | 50 sends/month on Free, 500 on Creator, unlimited on Creator Plus. | Free plan has no time limit. The page also says 2 months free. |
| Payhip | Free $0/month. Plus $29/month. Pro $99/month. | 5% on Free, 2% on Plus, no Payhip fee on Pro. PayPal or Stripe fees still apply. | Not listed. | Not listed. | Not listed. | Not listed. | Free plan, no time limit stated. |
| Podia | Mover $42/month billed annually ($49 monthly). Shaker $84/month billed annually. Earthquaker $150/month billed annually. | 5% on Mover. No Podia fee on Shaker or Earthquaker. Stripe or PayPal fees apply. | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes. 100 email subscribers on Mover. | 14 days, no card. |
| Gumroad | $0/month | 10% + $0.50 on direct sales. 30% when the buyer comes through Discover. | Yes. The pricing page names online courses. | Not listed. Memberships are named. | Not listed. | Not listed. | No monthly fee. |
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What a year on Stan costs, next to WithMe
Email broadcasts and flows are on Creator Pro at Stan. On WithMe they are included. Stan's pricing article and help centre were checked 26 October 2026. WithMe is $25/month billed annually (UK £25). Stripe fees apply. Stan's transaction fee is 0%.
What we move, and what you rebuild
We move
- Courses, modules and lessons
- Digital downloads, PDFs, videos and audio
- Customers' names and emails, from a CSV export (we show you how)
- Customers' access to the right courses
- Your logo and colors, if you send them
You rebuild on WithMe
- Email sequences and automations, in WithMe email flows
- Sales pages, with the WithMe page builder
- Community comments, likes and history
- Coupons, order bumps and payment plans
Free covers up to 10 GB in total, roughly 5 to 10 hours of HD video. Bigger than that? We tell you the cost before we start, and you pay nothing unless you agree.
WithMe and Stan Store, side by side
Price
WithMe
$25/month billed annually (UK £25)
Stan Store
Creator $29/month or $300/year. Creator Pro $99/month or $948/year
Fee on your sales
WithMe
0% WithMe fee. Stripe card fees apply
Stan Store
0% Stan transaction fee. Stripe or PayPal fees apply
Courses and community
WithMe
Yes
Stan Store
Yes, on Creator
Coaching bookings
WithMe
Yes
Stan Store
Yes, on Creator
Email broadcasts and flows
WithMe
Included
Stan Store
Creator Pro only, $99 a month
Your own domain
WithMe
Yes, with yearly
Stan Store
Not available
Instagram auto DMs
WithMe
Included
Stan Store
AutoDM included on Creator
Moving you in
WithMe
Our team moves it, free up to 10 GB, with yearly
Stan Store
You import a contacts CSV yourself
Also on WithMe: memberships, digital products, lead capture, and AI agents on free daily credits.
When Stan Store is the better choice
If you sell a few products from your link in bio and don't need email broadcasts or your own domain, Stan Creator does that job well, and moving gains you little.
What happens to your paying members
- We import your members and give them access to the same courses on WithMe.
- Their access stays free until their next billing date, so nobody pays twice.
- You send them one link to restart their subscription on WithMe. We give you the email to send.
Card details can't move between platforms, so keep Stan running until your customers have moved.
Questions people ask
What is the best Stan Store alternative in 2026?
WithMe, if you want a creator hub rather than another link-in-bio page. It is the simplicity of Stan Store with the functionality of Kajabi, at $25/month billed annually (UK £25) with 0% WithMe commission. Beacons is the closer link-in-bio swap. Payhip is the store with no monthly fee.
Is there a Stan Store alternative with courses and community?
Yes. WithMe includes courses, community, coaching and email on one plan at $25/month billed annually. Stan Creator also includes courses and a community. Beacons adds unlimited courses with video hosting on Creator Plus. Podia includes courses and community on every plan.
What is the cheapest Stan Store alternative?
Gumroad is $0 a month and charges 10% + $0.50 on a direct sale. Payhip Free is $0 a month and charges 5%. Beacons Free is $0 a month and charges 9%. WithMe is $25/month billed annually (UK £25) with 0% WithMe commission. Stripe fees apply on WithMe.
Does WithMe take a commission?
No. WithMe takes 0% commission. Stripe processing fees still apply. The plan price is $25/month billed annually (UK £25).
Is WithMe a link-in-bio tool?
No. WithMe is an all-in-one creator hub, not a link-in-bio page. It has the simplicity of Stan Store with the functionality of Kajabi: courses, community, coaching and email in one place.
Can I move from Stan Store to WithMe for free?
Yes. Free migration comes with the yearly plan, up to 10 GB. Most hubs are ready in 5 to 10 working days, and your Stan store stays live until you approve the new hub. Card details cannot move between payment systems.
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