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For Creators
Courses, ebooks, and digital downloads: sell anything. Get paid via MTN MoMo or Orange Money the next morning.
Everything you need to make your first sale this week.
0 XAF
/ month
8% platform fee per sale
Open my free storefrontMore products, more storage, lower fees. For creators picking up momentum.
2,000 XAF
/ month
5% platform fee per sale
Start with StarterFor creators ready to scale revenue and automate their business.
6,000 XAF
/ month
3% platform fee per sale
Start ProWhite-glove setup for high-volume creators and creator collectives.
18,000 XAF
/ month
0% platform fee. Keep 100% of every sale
Go PremiumRoadmap: features without a badge are live today. Phase 2 ships Aug to Sep 2026. Phase 3 Nov 2026. Phase 4 Early 2027+.
Low commissions
8% to 5% to 3% to 0% as you grow. Lowest in Francophone Africa.
MoMo-native payouts
MTN and Orange Money. No bank account, no FX loss, no waiting.
Student access is permanent
Even if you delete your account, your students keep their content. Always.
How we compare
A straight comparison on the things that matter most to African creators.
| Skilldera | Selar | Teachable / Kajabi | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest commission | 3% on Pro, 0% on Premium | 4% to 10%, by currency | 0%, but $39 to $199/mo |
| Starter monthly price | 2,000 XAF | Free tier available | $29 to $39/mo |
| Native Mobile Money | MTN + Orange, built in | Yes, added 2026 | No, cards only |
| French-language support | Full, from day one | Added Feb 2026 | Limited |
| Buyer access after cancellation | Permanent, guaranteed in code | Not guaranteed | Not guaranteed |
Selar and Teachable/Kajabi figures are approximate, based on their publicly listed pricing at the time of writing. Confirm current rates on their own sites before switching.
Real numbers, with sources
Type a sale amount. We use the fees these platforms publish on their own pricing pages, and our own live fees from the same code that bills you.
| Platform and plan | Monthly price | Platform fee | You keep | Not counted here |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skilldera Free | None | 8% | 9 200 XAF | The buyer pays 300 XAF payment processing on top, at cost. It never comes out of your share. |
| Skilldera Starter | 2 000 XAF / month | 5% | 9 500 XAF | The buyer pays 300 XAF payment processing on top, at cost. It never comes out of your share. |
| Skilldera Pro | 6 000 XAF / month | 3% | 9 700 XAF | The buyer pays 300 XAF payment processing on top, at cost. It never comes out of your share. |
| Skilldera Premium | 18 000 XAF / month | 0% | 10 000 XAF | The buyer pays 300 XAF payment processing on top, at cost. It never comes out of your share. |
| Gumroad Direct sales | None | 10% + $0.50 | 9 000 XAF | $0.50 per sale |
| Gumroad Discover marketplace | None | 30% | 7 000 XAF | Nothing else published |
| Payhip Free | $0 | 5% | 9 500 XAF | PayPal / Stripe fees |
| Payhip Plus | $29 | 2% | 9 800 XAF | PayPal / Stripe fees |
| Payhip Pro | $99 | 0% | 10 000 XAF | PayPal / Stripe fees |
| Teachable Starter | $39 | 7.5% | 9 250 XAF | 2.9% + $0.30 card processing |
| Teachable Builder | $89 | 0% | 10 000 XAF | 2.9% + $0.30 card processing |
| Podia Mover | $42 | 5% | 9 500 XAF | 2.9% + $0.30 Stripe / PayPal |
| Podia Shaker | $84 | 0% | 10 000 XAF | 2.9% + $0.30 Stripe / PayPal |
| Selar Free, pay per sale | None | 4% to 10% by currency | Varies, see their site | a flat part on most currencies |
Published rates, checked 2026-10-07. We compare the percentage each platform takes. Flat fees, card and PayPal fees are listed but not counted, and dollar prices are not converted. Rates change, so confirm on their site before you decide.
The payment processor's cost, before any platform fee. This is what sits under every sale in that market.
| Country | Processor | Published rate |
|---|---|---|
| Cameroon | Fapshi (MTN MoMo, Orange Money) | 3% |
| Nigeria | Paystack | 1.5% + ₦100, capped at ₦2,000 (the ₦100 is waived under ₦2,500) |
| Ghana | Paystack | 1.95% (cards, mobile money, bank transfer) |
| Kenya | Paystack | 1.5% M-PESA, 2.9% cards |
| South Africa | Paystack | 2.9% + R1 cards, 2% EFT (excl. VAT) |
Skilldera passes this cost to the buyer at cost (3%, minimum 25 XAF) instead of taking it from you. Only rates we could read on a published page are listed. We add more countries as we launch there.
How affiliate earning works
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One link per product
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WhatsApp, TikTok, anywhere
Get paid
MoMo in 24 to 48 h
Coming in Pro and Elite: features we are building for affiliates
Phase 4, Early 2027
AI Study Buddy
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Quiz Generator
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Smart Flashcards
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Learning Paths
AI suggests which course to take next based on your goals and history.
FAQ
When a student buys your product, Skilldera deducts the platform fee (8% Free, 5% Starter, 3% Pro, 0% Premium) from the sale amount. The rest goes directly to your creator balance, which you can withdraw to your MoMo wallet.
Yes. The Standard affiliate tier is completely free. You sign up, get your unique tracking link, share it, and earn commission whenever someone buys through it. No monthly fee, no minimum traffic requirement.
Creators and affiliates can request a payout from 5,000 XAF. During Phase 1 payouts are processed manually within 24 to 48 hours to your MTN or Orange MoMo wallet. Automated payouts via the Fapshi disbursement API ship in Phase 2 (Aug to Sep 2026).
Skilldera tracks affiliate referrals with a 30-day cookie. If someone clicks your link and buys within 30 days, even after visiting other pages, you earn the commission.
Absolutely. One Skilldera account lets you sell your own products as a creator AND promote other creators' products as an affiliate. You switch between roles from your dashboard with a single click.
AI learning features are on the Phase 4 roadmap (Early 2027). Subscribe to the newsletter to get notified the day it goes live.
Yes. You can upgrade at any time and the pro-rated difference is applied immediately. Downgrades take effect at the start of your next billing cycle. No contracts, no cancellation fees.
None. Skilldera charges only the platform fee on each successful sale. There are no setup fees, monthly minimums on the free plan, listing fees, or withdrawal fees.
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