A Lemon Squeezy alternative for sellers who want control + secure delivery.
2DL (2Download) runs hosted checkout, entitlements, and secure downloads — while integrating with your existing site and keeping you in control of payouts.
Canonical: https://2dl.app/lemon-squeezy-alternative
Lemon Squeezy vs 2DL: the short version
Lemon Squeezy is popular for a streamlined checkout-first setup. 2DL is a better fit when you want tighter entitlement controls, direct payout control via your Stripe account, and the flexibility to sell from WordPress or any website without rebuilding your storefront.
Connect your Stripe account and keep direct payout control (instead of outsourcing everything to a marketplace-style model).
Delivery is governed by purchase-backed entitlements, with refund/dispute-aware access control to reduce leakage.
Keep your storefront on WordPress, Webflow, or a custom site; 2DL handles checkout + delivery behind the scenes.
Cost model and payouts
Most “alternative” decisions come down to who is merchant-of-record, how fees are charged, and who controls payout timing. Here is the model difference at a high level (without quoting exact prices).
- Checkout-first platform; details can vary by plan and region.
- Many sellers evaluate it for tax/VAT handling and merchant-of-record style simplicity.
- Payout timing and risk handling can be more platform-mediated depending on setup.
- Designed for seller-of-record workflows: connect your Stripe account and control payouts.
- Clear tiered pricing approach (see Pricing) rather than “mystery” fee stacks.
- Secure delivery is entitlement-based, not just file links.
Note: plans and policies change over time; this page is meant to explain decision axes, not mirror every plan detail.
Which is the better fit?
| Choose Lemon Squeezy if… | Choose 2DL if… |
|---|---|
| You want a checkout-first platform and prefer a more “all-in-one” workflow. | You want to keep your existing site as the storefront and plug in checkout + delivery. |
| You specifically want a MoR-style setup for tax handling convenience. | You want seller-of-record payout control via your own Stripe account. |
| Your delivery requirements are relatively simple. | You want entitlement gating, signed downloads, and refund/dispute-aware revocation. |
| You are okay with platform-mediated risk and payout constraints. | You want more control over risk controls and access revocation. |
Switching path
A practical switching path for most sellers. The goal is to keep your storefront and swap the checkout + delivery backend.
- Create products in 2DL and upload your files (entitlements define access).
- Connect Stripe and confirm checkout + receipt behavior.
- Add 2DL buttons/embeds to your existing pages (WordPress or any site).
- Test purchase → receipt → download flow end-to-end.
- Redirect old purchase links to the new pages when you’re ready.
Most sellers can be live quickly because you do not need to rebuild a full storefront. The exact timeline depends on your catalog size and integration depth.
FAQ
Yes. 2DL (2Download) is an alternative for sellers who want hosted checkout plus entitlement-based secure delivery, while keeping their storefront and customer relationship.
2DL is designed for seller-of-record workflows: you connect your own Stripe account and you control payouts. If you specifically need a Merchant of Record to handle taxes and chargebacks on your behalf, a MoR-style provider may be a better fit.
2DL uses hosted Stripe Checkout and records orders + entitlements server-side. Funds and payout timing depend on your Stripe setup, giving you direct payout control.
Yes. 2DL is built for integrations: use WordPress, Webflow, or any site and let 2DL handle checkout + secure delivery in the backend.
Yes. After a successful purchase, 2DL issues entitlements and can deliver files via signed, time-limited links. Delivery can be revoked when payment status changes (refunds/disputes).
Yes. 2DL is entitlement-first and can revoke download access after refunds and disputes to reduce “refund but keep the file” leakage.
2DL is focused on one-time digital purchases and secure delivery. If you need subscriptions, contact support so we can confirm the best setup for your use case.