How Creators How Lemon Squeezy pays creators in 2026
Requirements
| Requirement | Details | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Followers | None | ✓ Official source |
| Monthly fee | $0 for ecommerce features | ✓ Official source |
| Product type | Digital products (software, downloads, subscriptions, courses, etc.) | ✓ Official source |
Revenue streams
Platform fee
5% + $0.50 per transaction (covers card fees and tax handling)
✓ Official source
Add-ons
+1.5% intl, +1.5% PayPal, +0.5% subscriptions; marketing fees for cart recovery/affiliates
✓ Official source
Payouts & fees
Bank wire or PayPal, processed about twice a month. US Stripe payouts free; non-US Stripe 1% per payout. US PayPal $0.50; non-US PayPal 3% capped at $30.
Note: Lemon Squeezy collects and remits sales tax/VAT/GST as merchant of record.
Official sources
Last checked Oct 14, 2026. Platforms change rules often; always confirm on the official page. Badge key: ✓ Official source = confirmed on the platform's own page; Secondary = only third-party reports found; Unverified = not confirmed.
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