Seller guide

Where to sell digital products

The best place to sell digital products depends on whether you need a storefront, a checkout or simply more buyers. This guide separates those jobs so you do not pay a platform for features you already have.

Three ways to sell digital products

Hosted platforms give you a ready-made product page and checkout. Self-hosted stores give you more control over branding, data and payment options. Directories such as CheckShop sit above either setup and help buyers discover products across independent stores.

  • Hosted storefront: fast setup, less control
  • Self-hosted store: more control, more maintenance
  • Independent directory: discovery traffic while your existing checkout stays in place

Choose by the job you need done

If you do not yet have checkout or delivery, start with a storefront platform. If your store is already live, moving platforms may create work without solving discovery. In that case, add distribution: searchable listings, useful product pages and links from places where buyers already look.

  • Need checkout and delivery: choose a commerce platform
  • Already have a store: add discovery channels
  • Need ownership and flexibility: consider a self-hosted store

How CheckShop fits

CheckShop does not replace your store. Eligible sellers submit their existing storefront, approved public products are indexed, and interested buyers continue to the seller for payment, delivery and support. Standard listing is free.

For store owners

Add another free discovery channel

Submit your existing store once. Approved products link back to your checkout.

Submit your store

Frequently asked

Can I sell directly on CheckShop?

CheckShop is a directory rather than a hosted checkout. You need an existing storefront or product page, and buyers purchase from you directly.

Does CheckShop charge a listing fee?

Standard seller and product listings are free. Optional promotional placements are separate and clearly labelled.

Which storefront platforms can be listed?

CheckShop supports many hosted and self-hosted storefront types, subject to moderation and crawl compatibility.