Why Digital Creators Are Leaving Selar for Dropp in 2026 (The 2% Fee Breakdown)
By the Dropp team · 7 min read · 25 October 2026
Quick answer
Dropp is a Nigerian alternative to Selar for selling ebooks, templates and video courses. Dropp's seller fee is 2% per sale, capped at ₦1,000, while Selar's standard fee is about 4% + ₦50 with no cap. On a ₦50,000 course that is ₦1,000 on Dropp versus ₦2,050 on Selar.
The hidden cost of an uncapped fee
Percentage fees feel small until your product grows. A 4% fee on a ₦5,000 ebook is ₦200 — easy to ignore. The same 4% on a ₦100,000 masterclass is ₦4,000 on every single sale. Sell 30 seats in a launch and you have handed over ₦120,000 before you pay for ads, tools or your time.
Dropp was built for Nigerian creators who sell higher-value knowledge products: coaching programmes, cohort courses, premium templates and paid communities. That is why the Dropp seller fee stops at ₦1,000 no matter how big the sale is.
Dropp vs Selar vs Paystack: seller fees side by side
These are seller fees only, worked out with each provider's published standard rate. Card and bank processing costs can apply separately, and on Dropp each store chooses whether the buyer or the seller pays them.
| Sale price | Dropp (2%, max ₦1,000) | Selar (4% + ₦50) | Paystack (1.5% + ₦100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ₦5,000.00 | ₦100.00 | ₦250.00 | ₦175.00 |
| ₦20,000.00 | ₦400.00 | ₦850.00 | ₦400.00 |
| ₦50,000.00 | ₦1,000.00 | ₦2,050.00 | ₦850.00 |
| ₦100,000.00 | ₦1,000.00 | ₦4,050.00 | ₦1,600.00 |
What you get besides a lower fee
- Three ways to pay on one page: Dropp Wallet, card and bank transfer with an account number generated for that exact order.
- Video courses without a subscription: paste YouTube or Vimeo lessons and buyers get a clean course page the moment payment is confirmed.
- Sales pages written for you: Dropp AI drafts your headline, benefits and call to action — you review and edit before publishing.
- Built-in sharing rewards: buyers who share your product earn redeemable coins only when real people open their link.
- A launch boost: you can open a limited free promo where new members and your store both earn wallet rewards.
Move a product from Selar to Dropp in about 3 minutes
- Create a free account at dropp.cash and choose a business account for digital products.
- Verify with your BVN. Business registration (BN or RC) is optional for digital sellers.
- Open Store and tap New Product. Sell digital products is selected for you.
- Paste your product name, price and the link buyers should receive — or add your video lessons.
- Write a few lines about your product and let Dropp AI draft the sales page, or keep your own words.
- Publish, copy your dropp.cash link and swap it into your bio, WhatsApp status and email list.
The verdict
If most of your products sell above ₦25,000, a capped fee will save you real money every month. If you also want buyers to pay with whatever method they trust and to share your product for rewards, Dropp gives you that on one link.
Frequently asked questions
Is Dropp cheaper than Selar?
On standard rates, yes for every price: Dropp charges 2% capped at ₦1,000, while Selar charges about 4% + ₦50 with no cap.
Can buyers pay without a Dropp account?
Yes. Buyers can pay by card or bank transfer as guests, or use a Dropp Wallet.
Can I sell video courses on Dropp?
Yes. Add YouTube or Vimeo lessons and buyers unlock a course page after payment is verified.
When do I get paid?
Sales land in your Dropp wallet. Wallet sales have a 24-hour buyer-protection hold, then you cash out to your bank when you choose.
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