Clued vs Gumroad
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Gumroad made it easy for creators to sell digital files — PDFs, videos, courses. But here’s the truth: Gumroad wasn’t built for indie community sellers who sell goods.
If you’re selling collectibles, vintage, handmade, or anything physical, Gumroad feels clunky. The checkout works, but there’s no real marketing, no drops, and only limited tools for shipping. And no way to actually get seen by your community.
Because selling goods is different from selling files. You don’t just need a checkout link — you need a buyer community.
That’s why we built Clued.
- AI-powered Scenes that make your goods scroll-stopping and instantly shareable.
- Subscribers + messaging built in so you can build your own buyer community.
- Commerce for goods — checkout, shipping, and tracking included.
- Mobile-first, fun, and modern — built for indie community sellers who live on socials.
👉 Gumroad gives you a link. Clued gives you a shop, your own buyer community, and sales.
Gumroad: Where it falls short for indie sellers
Digital-first — Gumroad was designed for selling digital files — not physical goods.
Limited shipping tools — You can enable shipping, but it’s basic and not built for scaling.
No marketing tools — You’re left to grind out your own posts. Gumroad won’t make your goods scroll-stopping.
No drops — Static pages only. No way to create launch moments that drive urgency.
No ownership — Buyers flow through Gumroad, not into a subscriber list you own.
“Gumroad was fine when I sold ebooks, but when I tried physical items it felt clunky. Clued actually makes it easy — and gets me seen.”
— Seller review
Clued: For indie sellers with goods (not digital files)
Clued was built for indie sellers who sell goods, not just files. We give you marketing, subscribers, and commerce — all in one place.
Why sellers are moving from Gumroad to Clued
- Built for goods → Not just files. Real e-commerce for indie sellers.
- Marketing included → AI Scenes make your goods visible instantly.
- Subscribers included → Every drop builds your list, your buyers forever.
- Drops included → Sell like a brand, not just a checkout link.
- Mobile-first → Run your shop from your phone, not a clunky dashboard.
“On Gumroad I spent 7+ hours a week making graphics and still had no traction. With Clued, my first drop took 15 minutes — and 180 people subscribed to my list in the first month.”
— Seller feedback
Which path do you want?
- If you’re selling files, stick with Gumroad.
- If you’re selling goods and want visibility, buyers, and growth: choose Clued.
Ready to make the switch?
Gumroad is great for ebooks. But if you’re selling goods, it’s a dead end.
Every week you try to force Gumroad to fit your shop is a week lost — hours wasted on design hacks, buyers slipping away you’ll never own.
Clued is built for sellers like you. AI Scenes market your goods, subscribers are yours forever, and commerce for goods is included from day one.
👉 Make your first Scene today and join the sellers choosing growth over static checkout links.
Because the truth is simple: Gumroad gives you a link. Clued gives you sales — and your time back.
Frequently asked questions
Is Clued more expensive than Gumroad?
Gumroad charges fees on every sale and lacks built-in tools for scaling physical goods. Clued has no listing fees, no plugin sprawl, and is priced for indie sellers.
Does Clued bring me buyers?
Yes. AI Scenes are built to stop the scroll and get shared. Every drop builds your subscriber list so you own your buyers.
Can Clued replace Gumroad completely?
If you’re selling goods, yes. Gumroad works for digital products, but Clued covers setup, marketing, subscribers, checkout, shipping, and tracking for physical sellers.
Who should use Clued?
Indie sellers of collectibles, vintage, handmade, or any physical goods who want visibility and direct reach.
Why is Clued better than Gumroad?
Because Gumroad gives you a checkout link. Clued gives you sales, buyers, and growth — while saving you hours every week.
Gumroad made it easy for creators to sell digital files — PDFs, videos, courses. But here’s the truth: Gumroad wasn’t built for indie community sellers who sell goods.
If you’re selling collectibles, vintage, handmade, or anything physical, Gumroad feels clunky. The checkout works, but there’s no real marketing, no drops, and only limited tools for shipping. And no way to actually get seen by your community.
Because selling goods is different from selling files. You don’t just need a checkout link — you need a buyer community.
That’s why we built Clued.
- AI-powered Scenes that make your goods scroll-stopping and instantly shareable.
- Subscribers + messaging built in so you can build your own buyer community.
- Commerce for goods — checkout, shipping, and tracking included.
- Mobile-first, fun, and modern — built for indie community sellers who live on socials.
👉 Gumroad gives you a link. Clued gives you a shop, your own buyer community, and sales.
Gumroad: Where it falls short for indie sellers
Digital-first — Gumroad was designed for selling digital files — not physical goods.
Limited shipping tools — You can enable shipping, but it’s basic and not built for scaling.
No marketing tools — You’re left to grind out your own posts. Gumroad won’t make your goods scroll-stopping.
No drops — Static pages only. No way to create launch moments that drive urgency.
No ownership — Buyers flow through Gumroad, not into a subscriber list you own.
“Gumroad was fine when I sold ebooks, but when I tried physical items it felt clunky. Clued actually makes it easy — and gets me seen.”
— Seller review
Clued: For indie sellers with goods (not digital files)
Clued was built for indie sellers who sell goods, not just files. We give you marketing, subscribers, and commerce — all in one place.
Why sellers are moving from Gumroad to Clued
- Built for goods → Not just files. Real e-commerce for indie sellers.
- Marketing included → AI Scenes make your goods visible instantly.
- Subscribers included → Every drop builds your list, your buyers forever.
- Drops included → Sell like a brand, not just a checkout link.
- Mobile-first → Run your shop from your phone, not a clunky dashboard.
“On Gumroad I spent 7+ hours a week making graphics and still had no traction. With Clued, my first drop took 15 minutes — and 180 people subscribed to my list in the first month.”
— Seller feedback
Which path do you want?
- If you’re selling files, stick with Gumroad.
- If you’re selling goods and want visibility, buyers, and growth: choose Clued.
Ready to make the switch?
Gumroad is great for ebooks. But if you’re selling goods, it’s a dead end.
Every week you try to force Gumroad to fit your shop is a week lost — hours wasted on design hacks, buyers slipping away you’ll never own.
Clued is built for sellers like you. AI Scenes market your goods, subscribers are yours forever, and commerce for goods is included from day one.
👉 Make your first Scene today and join the sellers choosing growth over static checkout links.
Because the truth is simple: Gumroad gives you a link. Clued gives you sales — and your time back.
Frequently asked questions
Is Clued more expensive than Gumroad?
Gumroad charges fees on every sale and lacks built-in tools for scaling physical goods. Clued has no listing fees, no plugin sprawl, and is priced for indie sellers.
Does Clued bring me buyers?
Yes. AI Scenes are built to stop the scroll and get shared. Every drop builds your subscriber list so you own your buyers.
Can Clued replace Gumroad completely?
If you’re selling goods, yes. Gumroad works for digital products, but Clued covers setup, marketing, subscribers, checkout, shipping, and tracking for physical sellers.
Who should use Clued?
Indie sellers of collectibles, vintage, handmade, or any physical goods who want visibility and direct reach.
Why is Clued better than Gumroad?
Because Gumroad gives you a checkout link. Clued gives you sales, buyers, and growth — while saving you hours every week.
