Chat-based store management
Quickshops vs Payhip
Payhip has no chat-based store ops. Quickshops does. Then compare fees, monthly pricing, and who owns checkout.
Payhip and Quickshops both offer a free tier with a 5% fee. Payhip's lowest paid plan is $29/mo with a 2% platform fee. Quickshops Pro is €19/mo with 0% platform fees, plus chat-based store ops instead of another dashboard.
Chat-based store management
Update products, pricing, and your storefront from the apps you already use. No digging through admin menus. Quickshops is built around chat-first store ops; Payhip still expects you in a dashboard.
Quickshops supports store operations through Telegram, WhatsApp, Slack. Payhip does not offer an equivalent chat-based workflow for day-to-day catalog and pricing changes.
When Payhip still makes sense
- Free plan with a 5% fee, similar entry point to Quickshops
- Paid plan from $29/mo drops fees to 2%
- Simple digital download and membership support
- Low learning curve for first-time sellers
Where Quickshops pulls ahead
- Chat-based store management from Telegram, WhatsApp, and Slack. Payhip has none
- Pro at €19/mo for 0% fees vs Payhip at $29/mo + 2%
- Visual storefront editor with modern branding presets
- Stripe Connect for direct payout ownership
Feature comparison
Across 11 features, Quickshops leads on 6 and Payhip leads on 0. Chat-based store management is unique to Quickshops in this comparison.
| Feature | Quickshops | Payhip |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly (free / entry) | €0 | €0 |
| Monthly (paid / Pro) | €19/mo | $29/mo |
| Platform fee (free plan) | 5% | 5% |
| Platform fee (paid / Pro) | 0% | 2% |
| AI chat store management | Yes | No |
| Messaging app ops (Telegram/WhatsApp/Slack) | Yes | No |
| Digital products support | Yes | Yes |
| Visual storefront editor | Yes | Limited |
| Full branding control | Yes | Partial |
| Custom domain | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan available | Yes | Yes |
| 0% platform fee option | Yes | No |
| Stripe Connect (your own account) | Yes | No |
| Merchant of Record (tax/VAT handled) | No | No |
| Setup time | Minutes | Minutes |
Pricing and fees
Payhip's paid tier and Quickshops Pro both skip platform fees on sales. The gap is the subscription: €19/mo vs $29/mo.
Compare the monthly row first. Per-sale platform fees are already 0% on both paid plans.
| Plan | Monthly | Platform fee | Per $100 sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quickshops Free | €0 | 5% | ~$8.20 |
| Quickshops Pro | €19/mo | 0% | ~$3.20 + sub |
| Payhip | $29/mo | 2% | ~$5.20 + sub |
Why sellers leave Payhip for Quickshops
- Run your store from chat instead of Payhip's dashboard
- Drop from 5% Free or $29/mo + 2% to 0% on Pro for €19/mo
- Branded storefront beyond basic Payhip themes
- Stripe Connect for direct payout ownership
Who should use which
Stay on Payhip
- You're already on Payhip Plus and satisfied with $29/mo + 2%
- You need Payhip's specific affiliate or EU VAT tools today
- You want the simplest possible download delivery UI
Try Quickshops
- You want chat-based store management Payhip does not offer
- You want true 0% platform fees below Payhip's paid tier cost
- You prefer Stripe-native checkout and visual branding
Get started in three steps
- Sign up free at quickshops.app. No card needed.
- Connect Stripe. Payouts go to your account, not ours.
- Publish a product, then update pricing or copy from chat in Telegram, WhatsApp, or Slack.
Frequently asked questions
Fees, setup, and when Quickshops is the better fit.
Quickshops vs Payhip: same fee model?
Both offer 5% on free tiers. Payhip's lowest paid plan is $29/mo with a 2% fee. Quickshops Pro is €19/mo with 0% platform fees.
Is Quickshops Pro worth it over Payhip Free?
If you sell regularly, Pro eliminates the 5% fee for €19/mo. That beats Payhip's $29/mo plan, which still charges 2% on every sale.
Does Payhip have AI features?
No. Quickshops offers AI chat for store operations across messaging apps.
Which has better storefront design?
Quickshops includes a visual editor with theme presets. Payhip offers simpler storefront templates.
Do both support custom domains?
Yes on paid plans for both platforms.
Can I sell memberships on Quickshops?
Yes, subscriptions via Stripe with member perks and links.
Which uses Stripe?
Quickshops is Stripe-native with Connect. Payhip handles payments through its own system.
Best for growing digital sellers?
Quickshops Pro offers 0% fees at lower monthly cost plus chat-based ops. Strong choice as sales volume increases.