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Sell Digital and Physical Products Online

LaunchShelf is a marketplace for independent creators. Open a storefront, list downloads and physical goods, and get paid via M-Pesa or card, while buyers see delivery costs and seller details before they pay.

Platform fee
5%
Listing fee
KES 0
Payments
M-Pesa
launchshelf.co.ke/shop/savanna-studio
A LaunchShelf product page showing a hybrid skincare kit with KES pricing, live stock, and a delivery estimate form

New Digital Downloads and Handmade Products

1 published product from 1 shop right now. Every listing is live seller data. Price and availability are checked again on the product page.

Explore the Marketplace
Snakes, Ladders and Corner OfficeseBook included
Robert Owuor

Snakes, Ladders and Corner Offices

Snakes, Ladders and Corner Offices by Robert Owuor explores the ambition, workplace politics, setbacks, and strategic choices that shape the journey to professional success.

KES 1,650.00

KES 2,000.00

Available

How Selling on LaunchShelf Works

  1. Create Your Account

    Register with your email, verify it, and you are ready to start a shop.

  2. Complete Shop Onboarding

    Guided steps cover your creator profile, shop identity, branding, payout details, and delivery preferences.

  3. Publish Your Products

    Add photos, pricing, inventory, and files. Digital files are scanned before they can be sold.

  4. Sell and Get Paid

    Buyers pay with M-PESA, Airtel Money, or Paybill. Each sale posts to your shop ledger after server-side verification.

launchshelf.co.ke/shop/your-shop
A published LaunchShelf storefront with shop branding, policies, and a product catalog

Sell Digital Downloads, Physical Goods, or Both

Digital Downloads

Sell workbooks, templates, guides, and other files buyers receive right after payment is verified.

  • Files stored privately until purchase
  • Every file passes a safety scan before release
  • Seller-set download limits per buyer

Physical Products

List handmade and small-batch goods with live inventory and delivery rules buyers can check first.

  • County delivery rates and free-delivery thresholds
  • Named pickup locations

Hybrid Offers

Pair a shipped product with a digital companion file in one listing, one checkout, one order.

  • One price for the physical and digital parts
  • Downloads and delivery tracked per order

Clear Fees and M-Pesa Payouts

No subscriptions and no listing charges. You pay only when you sell, and every fee is visible before you publish.

Payments are protected with server-side verification.
LaunchShelf selling fees
Opening a shopFree
Listing a productFree
Platform fee5% per sale
Mobile-money processingVaries by method

Common Questions From Sellers

What does it cost to sell on LaunchShelf?
Listing products is free. Each completed sale carries a 5% platform fee plus the applicable mobile-money processing fee.
How do buyers pay?
Buyers check out with M-PESA, Airtel Money, or M-PESA Paybill. Payment is verified server-side before an order is completed.
How do digital downloads reach buyers?
Files are stored privately and released only after a verified purchase. Every file passes a safety scan first, and you control the download limit per buyer.
Can I sell physical products?
Yes. You can track inventory, set delivery rates per county, offer free delivery above a threshold, and add named pickup locations.
When do I get paid?
Each verified sale posts to your shop ledger. Payouts go to the M-Pesa number or bank account in your payout profile.
What do buyers see before they pay?
The seller behind the shop, live price and stock, delivery cost for their county, refund and shop policies, and file details when the seller discloses them.

Open Your Online Shop Today

Start free, publish when you are ready, and pay a fee only when something sells.

Open Your Shop