A Shopify alternative when you sell files, not inventory

Shopify is a strong ecommerce suite. For packs, beats, presets, and templates you usually add a digital downloads app on top of the monthly plan. Roqstar is built around those files. Platform fees below ignore card processing, which both sides still pay.

Fee calculator

Compare a Shopify plan plus a typical digital downloads app to a Roqstar plan with no Roqstar transaction fee. Shopify Basic at $39 plus a Basic-tier downloads app near $9 is about $48 a month before processing. Roqstar Essential is $35. The interactive calculator is on this page.

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FAQ

Is Roqstar a full Shopify replacement?

No. Roqstar is for digital catalogs: files, licenses, courses, and memberships. Keep Shopify if you need physical merch, POS, or a heavy retail stack. Hybrid is fine.

When is Roqstar cheaper than Shopify for digital sellers?

When you count Shopify plus a digital downloads app. Shopify Basic plus a Basic-tier downloads app is often near $48 a month before processing. Roqstar Essential is $35 with no Roqstar transaction fee.