Bandcamp built indie music commerce. We think artists deserve to keep all of it.
Bandcamp proved that fans will pay for music. That changed everything. But 15% of every sale still adds up... and artists shouldn’t have to choose between fair tools and fair pricing.
Side by side
| Bandcamp | Sleeve | |
|---|---|---|
| Platform fee on sales | 15% (10% on Bandcamp Fridays) | 0% |
| $1,000 in sales | You keep $850 | You keep $1,000 |
| $5,000 in sales | You keep $4,250 | You keep $5,000 |
| $10,000 in sales | You keep $8,500 | You keep $10,000 |
| Music player on your site | On Bandcamp’s site, not yours | Built in... fans listen on your page |
| Artist website | No | Yes, with custom domain |
| Email / newsletters | No | Built in |
| Memberships | Basic | Full tiers + exclusive content (paid plans) |
| Link-in-bio | No | Built in |
| Own your fan data | Limited | Fully portable... export anytime |
What the 0% difference looks like
Every dollar Bandcamp takes is a dollar that could go toward studio time, gear, rent, or your next release. Here’s the math.
| Annual sales | Bandcamp takes | Sleeve takes | You save |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | $150 | $0 | $150 |
| $5,000 | $750 | $0 | $750 |
| $10,000 | $1,500 | $0 | $1,500 |
| $25,000 | $3,750 | $0 | $3,750 |
| $50,000 | $7,500 | $0 | $7,500 |
Bandcamp fee calculated at 15%. Sleeve charges 0% platform fee... you pay standard Stripe processing only.
Credit where it’s due
Bandcamp built the standard for fair digital music sales. They proved artists deserved better than streaming royalties. They showed that fans will pay for music when given a good reason to.
We agree with all of that... we just think 0% is better than 15%.
Sleeve isn’t trying to replace what Bandcamp built... it’s trying to give artists even more. A real website. Email built in. Memberships. A link-in-bio. And yes, 0% on every sale.
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Last updated: March 17, 2026