What is Quay?
Quay is a hosted platform tailored for creators and small businesses aiming to display and sell their digital products on the internet. Through Quay, users can set up a public storefront for their offerings and use checkout links connected to their existing payment accounts with services like Stripe, PayPal, Gumroad, or Square for payment management. The service operates on a subscription basis of $29 per month and notably does not charge any transaction fees or handle credit card processing for buyers. Unlike typical marketplaces, Quay lacks features such as product search options, automated email notifications, or file delivery for transactions that take place outside the platform, nor does it calculate sales tax or EU VAT. Consequently, sellers are required to manage their payment processing, file distribution, and tax responsibilities independently through their own systems. The platform specifically caters to creators, entrepreneurs, and small businesses focused on selling digital goods, rather than catering to consumers in need of all-encompassing solutions for checkout, fulfillment, or tax management. This specific orientation empowers sellers to retain full control over their sales processes while benefiting from the storefront functionalities provided by Quay, fostering a more personalized selling experience in a marketplace that emphasizes autonomy.