Looking for a Gumroad alternative based in Europe?
Vatly is the EU-first Merchant of Record built for European SaaS founders who care about data sovereignty, GDPR compliance, and keeping customer data within EU jurisdiction.
Vatly vs Gumroad: feature comparison
See how Vatly stacks up against Gumroad for European SaaS and digital product businesses.
| Feature | Vatly | Gumroad |
|---|---|---|
|
Company headquarters
Where the legal entity is based
|
🇳🇱 Netherlands (EU) | 🇺🇸 USA (San Francisco) |
|
CLOUD Act exposure
US government data access risk
|
✓ None | ✗ Exposed |
|
SaaS focus
Built for recurring software subscriptions
|
✓ SaaS-first | ✗ Creator-focused |
|
Merchant of Record
Handles tax compliance for you
|
✓ | ✓ |
|
Developer-first API
Modern REST API with webhooks
|
✓ Full API | ✗ Limited |
|
European payment methods
iDEAL, Bancontact, SEPA, etc.
|
✓ Native | ✗ Cards only |
|
Custom branding
White-label checkout experience
|
✓ | ✗ Gumroad branded |
Why EU-based matters
🇪🇺 True GDPR compliance
With Vatly, your data never leaves EU-controlled infrastructure, simplifying your compliance burden. No complex SCCs or data transfer mechanisms needed.
🏛️ Data sovereignty
Your customers' payment data, invoices, and personal information stay within EU jurisdiction. Essential for enterprise customers with strict data residency requirements.
💶 European payment expertise
Built by developers who understand SEPA, iDEAL, Bancontact, and European payment preferences. Native support for the payment methods your EU customers prefer.
🤝 EU support hours
Get support during European business hours from a team that understands EU business practices, tax requirements, and regulatory landscape.
Ready?
Ready to switch to an EU-based MoR?
Join European SaaS founders who chose data sovereignty without compromising on features.