The “Platform Frustration” of the Creator Economy
You’ve created a great digital product—an e-book, an online course, a design template, or a software tool. But the established sales platforms (like Gumroad, CopeCart, or Digistore24) take an outrageously high cut of 10%, 15%, or even more from your hard-earned revenue. The more successful you become, the more you pay. Your own success is punished as the platform takes a larger share without doing significantly more for it.
These fees quickly add up to thousands of euros per year, money that you’re missing for your marketing or your growth. You feel dependent and taken advantage of.
But what if there was a platform that takes 0% commission on your sales? A platform where 100% of your revenue (minus the pure payment processing fees) lands directly with you? One that is still fast, beautiful, and easy to use?
This is the disruptive promise of Tentary. A platform that has set out to make the market for digital products fairer. But can a 0% model be sustainable? And what features do you get for (almost) free? We’ve tested it for you in detail.
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What is Tentary, Really? (The 0% Commission Model)
Tentary is your personal, fair digital storefront. It’s an all-in-one platform specifically designed to make selling digital products as easy and profitable as possible for you. This includes:
- E-books & PDFs
- Online Courses & Video Tutorials
- Design Templates & Presets
- Software, Licenses & Tools
- All other digital assets
The most disruptive feature is the pricing model: Tentary takes 0% platform commission on your sales. This isn’t a teaser offer; it’s the core promise. You only pay the unavoidable transaction fees from your payment providers (Stripe and/or PayPal), which you connect directly to the platform. The money also lands immediately in your own Stripe or PayPal account, not in Tentary’s.
To illustrate what this means financially, here’s a simple comparison:
| Scenario | Revenue | Fee (Platform X @ 10%) | Fee (Tentary @ 0%) | Your Extra Profit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small Creator | €1,000 | €100 | €0 | + €100 |
| Pro Creator | €10,000 | €1,000 | €0 | + €1,000 |
| Top Creator | €50,000 | €5,000 | €0 | + €5,000 |
(Note: Pure transaction fees from Stripe/PayPal apply to both providers in addition.)
How does Tentary make money? Currently, the platform is free and focused on growth. The business model is based on future, optional premium services, while the 0% sales model is intended to remain as the fair core.
The Most Important Features in the Creator Check
A fair price is useless if the platform is complicated or works poorly. We’ve put the core functions to the practical test.
Simple Product Setup (The 5-Minute Promise)
Tentary advertises that you can sell your first product in 5 minutes – and that’s no exaggeration. The process is radically simplified: You create a new product, give it a name and price, upload your file (e.g., a PDF or .zip), and connect your Stripe account. Done. You get a direct checkout link that you can immediately share on your website, in social media, or in your newsletter. It hardly gets any faster.
Customizable Storefront & Product Pages
You’re not just limited to simple links. You can also create your own simple storefront (your “Tentary page”) where all your products are listed. Each product page can be customized with images, videos, and a detailed description. The design is deliberately minimalist, clean, and focused on conversion.
Excellent Performance (Core Web Vitals)
This is an often-overlooked but critical point. A slow sales page kills conversions. Our analysis (and the deep research) shows that Tentary is built brilliantly from a technical standpoint. The loading times (LCP) and interaction speed (FID) are excellent. This ensures a smooth user experience and prevents customers from dropping off during the checkout process.
Payment Processing (Your Money, Immediately)
The platform integrates seamlessly with Stripe and PayPal. This is strategically smart: Tentary never touches your money. A customer buys, and the revenue (minus the Stripe/PayPal fee) lands immediately and directly in your personal account. This gives you maximum control and security over your earnings.
Analytics & Dashboard
The dashboard is clean and tidy. You see your sales, revenue, and visitor statistics at a glance. It doesn’t offer the deep analysis functions of a specialized platform like Fathom Analytics, but it provides all the essential data you need to track your sales.
Video Insight: Tentary Explained in 2 Minutes
How simple is the process from creating a product to a finished shop, really? A video often explains it best.
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Who is Tentary an Absolute No-Brainer for?
Tentary is a fantastic tool, but it’s not the perfect solution for everyone. It targets a very specific audience.
This is YOUR tool if…
- … you are a content creator, expert, consultant, or solopreneur selling digital products (e-books, courses, templates, presets) and want to maximize your profit margin.
- … you are looking for an extremely simple, fast, and uncomplicated solution to sell your first product without getting lost in complex shop software like Shopify or WooCommerce.
- … you already have high sales on other platforms (like Gumroad or Digistore24) and are tired of giving away thousands of euros in commissions.
- … you bring your own audience (e.g., via social media, newsletter, YouTube) and just need a clean, fast, and fair checkout tool.
Better keep your hands off if…
- … you are looking for a complex, fully automated solution for EU VAT (VAT MOSS). This is the biggest catch. You currently have to manage this yourself as the seller with Tentary.
- … you are hoping for integrated marketing traffic from a large marketplace (like Etsy or Amazon KDP). Tentary is a storefront, not a marketplace – you are responsible for your own marketing.
- … you expect in-depth funnel builders or a complex, integrated email marketing system. Tentary (currently) focuses on the pure sales process.
The Pricing Model: What Does 0% Commission Really Cost?
Here, Tentary is radically simple and transparent. The pricing model is the platform’s core promise:
- Monthly Fees: €0
- Platform Commission: 0%
You can start for free, create unlimited products, and sell unlimitedly without ever getting an invoice from Tentary. This isn’t a bait-and-switch; it’s the business model.
The Real Costs: Stripe & PayPal
The only costs incurred on a sale are the unavoidable transaction fees from your payment providers. But you would have to pay these on any platform in the world. Tentary passes your customers’ money directly to you (to your Stripe or PayPal account) and keeps none of it.
For reference (as of late 2025):
- Stripe Fees: approx. 1.5% + €0.25 (for European cards) to 2.9% + €0.25 (for non-European cards).
- PayPal Fees: Often slightly higher, approx. 2.49% + €0.35.
Your “costs” are therefore minimal and consist only of the fees you would have to pay anyway.
The Scaling Risk: Dependency
One point to consider strategically: The platform relies 100% on Stripe and PayPal. If one of these providers suspends your account for any reason (e.g., due to an unclear product category), your entire business on Tentary comes to a halt. This “Single Point of Failure” risk is the trade-off for the 0% model.
The Fairest Model on the Market?
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What We Like (The Strengths) & Where It Falls Short (The Weaknesses)
What We Like (The Strengths)
- ✅ The 0% Commission Model: This is unbeatable and the absolute main reason for Tentary. 100% of the revenue (minus payment fees) stays with you. This massively maximizes your profit margin.
- ✅ Extremely Simple & Fast Setup: The “5-minute promise” is no exaggeration. The platform is radically optimized for simplicity. Perfect for creators who don’t want to mess with tech.
- ✅ Excellent Technical Performance: The sales pages load extremely fast (excellent Core Web Vitals). This ensures a good user experience and minimizes cart abandonment.
- ✅ Immediate Payout: The money lands directly in your Stripe or PayPal account, not in a Tentary holding account. This gives you maximum control over your cash flow.
Where It Falls Short (The Weaknesses)
- ❌ No Automatic EU VAT Handling: This is the biggest and most important catch for professional sellers in Europe. Tentary does not act as a “Merchant of Record.” This means you are responsible for the correct remittance of VAT (using the VAT MOSS procedure for sales to private customers in other EU countries). This administrative burden is the price you pay for the 0% fee.
- ❌ You Need Your Own Audience: Tentary is a storefront, not a marketplace (like Etsy). It doesn’t bring you any customers. You have to generate your own marketing and traffic (e.g., via social media, newsletter, etc.).
- ❌ Dependency on Stripe & PayPal: The platform is completely dependent on these two payment providers. If your account with them is suspended, your sales on Tentary stop.
Conclusion: The Fairest Deal for Digital Creators?
After our test, Tentary is a revolution for anyone tired of unfair fees and complex systems. It is the leanest, fastest, and fairest platform for selling digital products that we know of on the market today.
The 0% model is not a marketing gimmick; it’s a reality. However, the trade-off you make for it is significant: You swap the convenience of automated tax handling (as offered by “Merchant of Record” platforms like Digistore24) for a massive increase in your profit margin.
Our Plain-Text Recommendation:
If you bring your own customers (e.g., from an existing community on social media, YouTube, or a newsletter) and you are willing to manage the tax aspects (especially EU VAT) yourself or through an accountant, then there is currently no more profitable or simpler platform than Tentary.
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FAQ: Quick and Simple Answers
Is Tentary really free?
Yes, using the platform (hosting, storefront, product creation) is completely free. There are no monthly fees, and Tentary takes 0% commission on your sales. The only costs that apply are the standard transaction fees from the payment providers (Stripe/PayPal), which you would have to pay on any platform.
What’s the catch with the 0% model? (The Tax Issue!)
The biggest catch for sellers in the EU is that Tentary does not act as a “Merchant of Record.” This means you sell directly to your customers and are responsible for the correct calculation and remittance of VAT. When selling to private customers in other EU countries, you must handle the complex VAT MOSS procedure (One-Stop-Shop) yourself. Platforms that charge a commission (like Digistore24) handle this burden for you.
Who am I selling to (Merchant of Record)?
You are the seller (Merchant of Record). The sales contract is directly between you and your customer. Tentary only provides the technical infrastructure (the storefront and the checkout link).
Which payment providers are supported?
Tentary relies on direct integration with Stripe and PayPal. You must connect your own accounts from these providers to Tentary. The revenue then lands immediately and directly in your accounts.
What product types is Tentary suitable for?
Perfect for all kinds of digital products: E-books (PDFs), online courses (videos), design templates (e.g., for Figma or Canva), presets (e.g., for Lightroom), software licenses, .zip files, audio files, and more.
How do I get my money?
Immediately. Since the customer pays directly through your connected Stripe or PayPal account, the money (minus the Stripe/PayPal fee) goes directly to your account without any detours. Tentary is not an intermediary.