20 Selar Alternatives for Digital Product Creators and Affiliate Marketers.

This article is to show you some great Selar Alternatives for Digital Product Creators.

If you have not started using Selar, maybe you should. Don’t wait until you are laid off before you explore the benefits of information product marketing

Let’s talk about Selar for a second.

Selar has carved a niche as a popular platform for digital product creators in Nigeria and Africa.

They offer a user-friendly interface, secure payment processing, and marketing tools to empower creators like you.

But, like any platform, Selar may not be the perfect fit for everyone. If you need a more specialized feature set, or if global reach is a top priority for you. You will have to explore the other options.

Whatever your reasons, if you’re considering alternatives to Selar, you’ve got options! Here, I’ll show you 15 strong contenders, each catering to various needs and preferences.

To make it easier for you, I will arrange them into categories based on their strength. Then, when we are done, I will still show you some specific marketplaces for Africans. So, let’s go!

Course Creation and Management Platforms:

Thinkific is one of my all-time Sela alternatives.

Thinkific is a leader in the online course hosting space. They offer a robust platform with excellent course creation tools, marketing features, and student management.

It is ideal for when you want to turn what you know into money.

With the Thinkific free version, you stand the chance to host one course, one community, a thirty-day email, and a chatbot. This also comes with unlimited students.

Teachable

Another big name in online course creation is Teachable. Teachable provides a user-friendly interface, customizable branding, and a sales funnel builder.

I like the sales funnel attached to Teachable.

1. Teachable has 3 options for beginners.
2. The basic version
3. The Pro version and
4. The Pro +

With the free version, you get $1 plus a 10% transaction fee, 1 published product, and integrated payment processing with one admin and author seat.

What can you sell on Teachable?

1. Online courses
2. Digital downloads
3. Coaching and teaching courses

Isn’t that great for a free version?

Go check it out now. You can start with their free version and when you make your first sales, you can move to the basics.

Podia: 

Podia is one heck of an alternative to Selar.

This all-in-one platform allows you to sell courses, memberships, and digital downloads, with features for email marketing, webinars, and community building.

With Podia 5 options to choose from you have nothing to worry about. The free version gives you almost everything you need to make your first. sale.

The free version of Podia:

• 10% fees
• free website
• full blog
• 1 download
• optional email add-on

When you out-scale these options in the free version, you can choose from any one of the rest 3: Starter, Mover, and Shaker.

Another advantage to Podia is that you can make use of their free website for any other reason you want, like adding links to other resources you have.

And if you are serious, you can make a great digital business out of Podia’s landing page builder.

Udemy: 

A giant in the online course marketplace. You probably have seen their advert while on social media.

Udemy connects you with a vast audience but comes with a revenue-sharing model.

At first glance, you may not see Udemy as a place for you to sell your digital products. It comes first to the eyes as a place to learn.

But as you know, those courses on Udemy are created by people like you. So, you too can create a course on Udemy in no time.

Kajabi: 

This platform is designed for building product launches, memberships, and online courses.

Kajabi like others above, offers marketing tools, landing page creation, and built-in email marketing.

The best way to know if this site is for you is to head over to the Kajabi website and see things for yourself. However, at the time of writing, Kajabi only has a paid version. Just so you know

Digital Download Alternatives to the Selar Platform:

Gumroad

Gumroad is a great platform for beginners. Upon landing on their website, you immediately see their welcome slogan: “Go from zero to $1.

It is unambiguous and far away from being ambitious too. What is the point, as a beginner looking for where to play around and learn along the line, Gumroad is the place for you.

Focus on simplicity with Gumroad.

Sell digital downloads like ebooks, software, and audio files with ease.

The good part? Gumroad has no monthly fee or anything like that. They ask for a flat 10% and that’s it. Gumroad is truly built for beginners and you will come to like them.

SendOwl

Another option for selling digital downloads besides Selar is Sendowl. If you already have a website, this is great for you.

Because SendOwl integrates with your existing website and offers features like affiliate marketing and customer coupons.

You also have the opportunity to host subscription products on Sendowl. In – fact, whatever you can think of can be sold on Sendowl.

So what are you waiting for? Head straight to Senowl now and start selling. When you do, you have 3 months free with only a 5% fee attached and a Stripe and Paypal payment processor with the Starter version.

Payhip

You don’t just sell digital products on Payhip. You can also create a website and, sell eBooks, music, videos, digital downloads, and more with Payhip’s user-friendly interface.

They also offer subscription options and coupon codes.

E-commerce and Marketing Platforms (can also sell digital products):

Clickbank (affiliated marketing)

Our list of alternative Selar marketplace will be incomplete without mentioning Clickbank.

Clickbank is a household name. They have been around for quite a while now.

And all along, it has always been a popular option for affiliate marketers. Clickbank allows you to sell digital products with built-in affiliate management tools.

This means you are not the only one selling your products. By using Clickbank, you have the chance to let others promote and make sales for you.

Shopify (Physical and Digital Products)

While primarily an e-commerce platform, Shopify allows you to sell digital products alongside physical goods.

Shopify is ideal for you if you want a business that goes beyond digital products. You will also fall in love with their host of integrations.

While Shopify is not a free Selar alternative, you can run 3 days free and pay as little as $1 for the first month.

As of the time of writing this, 10% of the total US e-commerce is on Shopify. That means you are not alone on that boat.

Leadpages (Landing Pages)

While not a dedicated course or membership platform, Leadpages excels at creating landing pages to sell your digital products.

Here is a breakdown of how Leadpages work:

Upon signing up, you have a 14-day free trial version and when you are happy, you can choose from any of the 3 options. The options are:

• Standard
• Pro
• Advanced

To be effective with Leadpages, you need to have your digital product or course created and hosted somewhere else.

For example, you can create and host your digital product on Google Drive. It is easy to do with simple steps.

Then, you can use the Leadpages account to capture, nurture, and convert prospects into buying customers.

ConvertKit (Email Marketing & Sales)

An email marketing platform like ConvertKit is a powerful tool for selling digital products alongside building an email list.

So, Covertkit takes digital product marketing to the next level. Your customers don’t just buy and go. You will still have the opportunity to sell more to them.

With Convertkit, you can build trust by sending regular emails and promoting other things you want. All of these can only be done because Convertkit helps you build an email list.

AWeber (Email Marketing & Sales)

Another email marketing option is AWeber. With it, you can integrate with sales platforms and create email sequences to promote your digital products.

Many people like AWeber because of their level of automation. If you already have an email list, AWeber is your next option to sell digital products.

GetResponse (all-in-one marketing and sales) 

This all-in-one marketing platform offers email marketing, webinar hosting, and landing page creation, making it suitable for selling digital products alongside building your audience.

So, there you have all the awesome alternatives to the Selar marketplace.

But then I am not yet there with you. Stick with me and I will show you some more great marketplaces specifically designed for Nigerians and Africans.

Best African and Nigerian-Specific Alternatives to Selar Marketplace (Bonus!)

While the above options offer global reach, There are times when you will need some kind of marketplace designed for the locals.

Here are five additional digital marketplaces specifically catering to African and Nigerian creators that have made it to our list of great alternatives to Selar:

Kopoko (Africa-focused)

This platform is designed for creators in Africa, offering features for selling ebooks, audiobooks, and online courses.

Kopoko may not come across to you as a place to sell digital products. But their power lies in helping you get paid for both your digital products and physical goods.

Paystack Store: 

Paystack is a popular Nigerian payment processor that allows creators to sell digital products alongside physical goods.

You need a digital [payment system that is easy to integrate with whatever platform you use to be able to succeed in digital product selling.

With Paystack, you don’t have to pay anything upfront. You only pay when you make sales.

Why choose Paystack?

It’s like asking why are over 200, 000 people doing a particular thing. Well, Paystack is a popular name among Nigerian folks who do almost anything online.

Here are a few reasons why Paystack is a good Selar alternative:

• They are trusted by one and all
• They are the fastest in the industry
• You can get paid by customers from anywhere in the world with Paystack
• Their pricing and commission system is awesome and the best around
• Paystack has advanced fraud detection and protection system
• They have room for automation with API

IrokoTV 

Iroko TV focuses on African movies, music, and Nollywood content. If your digital product falls into this category, IrokoTV is a great fit.

Afrilearn: 

This pan-African platform focuses on educational content, making it ideal for selling online courses or ebooks related to academics or professional development.

With Afrilearn Android and iOS apps, Afrilearn is your go-to place if your product is more academic. They boast of real tutors in the fields of animation, developers, and all general education.

CraftsVillage: 

Everything is not all about digital products. Sometimes, you may specialize in handmade crafts and art. If your digital product complements these physical creations, consider CraftsVillage.

Sellers on CraftVillage are known as vendors. And it is easy to become one. At the bottom of their page, click on Become a Vendor and follow the on-screen instructions.

Escrow NG 

As the name suggests, Escrow NG is an escrow service platform for safe online transactions in Nigeria. While not strictly a marketplace, Escrow NG can facilitate secure digital product sales on your website.

Nigerians and Africans are still not at par with the rest of the world in online business. There is a high level of distrust among Nigerians.

So, using an escrow service to sell your digital product is a way to gain the trust of your clients once they know their money is sage.

Don’t forget that choosing the right platform depends on your specific needs and target audience. And you can always combine a few of these services to get the best of them if your situation demands it.

Do your research and explore these additional options to find the perfect fit for your digital product in the African market.

Don’t forget! I can still help you craft high-converting digital products and marketing materials, regardless of the platform you choose. Reach out to me today for my writing services!

Echez O’ Ford

On the flip side, you can make money on the internet with or without any websites if you know your way around.

But I strongly recommend starting with the Selar marketplace or any of its alternatives to scale your digital marketing efforts faster.