Comparison
The Stan Store alternative with a free plan
Stan is a solid creator store, but it starts at $29 a month and has no free plan. PageDrop gives you the core of it, a link in bio that sells digital downloads and takes bookings, for $0 to start and $7 a month for 0% platform fees.
Free forever plan
Start selling without a trial clock or a card. You pay 3% per sale until you upgrade.
0% fees for $7/mo
Pro removes the platform fee for $7 a month, or $70 a year.
Sell, book, get tipped
Downloads, 1:1 bookings and tips on one page, paid to your own Stripe.
Side by side
PageDrop vs Stan
| Feature | PageDrop | Stan |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $0 (Free plan) | $29/mo |
| Free plan | Yes, no time limit | No (14-day trial) |
| Price for 0% platform fees | $7/mo | $29/mo |
| A year of 0% fees | $70 (yearly plan) | $348 (12 × $29) |
| Link-in-bio page | Yes | Yes |
| Digital downloads | Yes, files up to 1 GB on Pro | Yes |
| 1:1 bookings | Yes, with time zones and meeting links | Yes |
| Online courses | Not yet | Yes |
Stan details come from their public website, checked in September 2026. Plans change, so check their site for the latest.
To be fair
Where Stan still wins
- Stan has built-in online courses. If you teach through a structured multi-lesson course, that matters.
- Stan's higher plans add more selling and marketing tools on top of the basics.
- PageDrop is the better fit when you want to start free, keep your costs low, and have downloads, bookings and tips on one simple page.
Stan is a trademark of its owner. PageDrop is not affiliated with Stan.
Is PageDrop cheaper than Stan?
Yes. PageDrop has a free plan with a 3% platform fee on sales, and Pro costs $7 a month with 0% platform fees. Stan's plans start at $29 a month after a 14-day trial, according to their website in September 2026.
Can I sell the same things on PageDrop?
You can sell digital downloads (PDFs, presets, templates, audio, video files), take paid or free 1:1 bookings and accept tips. PageDrop doesn't host multi-lesson online courses yet; you can sell lessons as downloadable video files instead.
How do I move from Stan to PageDrop?
Claim your handle, add your products and upload the files, set your booking hours, then swap the link in your bios. Your Stan store keeps working until you switch, so nothing breaks in between.
Where does my money go?
Straight to your own Stripe account. PageDrop never holds your earnings; it only keeps its platform fee on the Free plan.
Do buyers need an account?
No. Buyers pay with card on your page and get their download right away, plus an email with a private link to come back to.
Start free, switch when you're ready
Claim your PageDrop handle and add your first product in a few minutes. No trial clock.