Stuvia alternative: EduScrolls
A Stuvia alternative for selling your own study notes: EduScrolls takes 0% commission. A factual comparison of fees and payouts.
Stuvia is one of the largest marketplaces for study notes. According to Stuvia's German seller page (October 2026), uploading is free, a sales fee is deducted from every sale, and payouts are made weekly once your balance reaches €10.
On EduScrolls the platform takes no commission. Buyers pay straight into your PayPal account, so there is no balance and no payout threshold.
Stuvia has a far larger catalogue and more buyers. EduScrolls is smaller and focuses on notes for German-speaking schools and universities, from the Abitur to the Staatsexamen.
Frequently asked questions
Can I offer my notes on Stuvia and EduScrolls at the same time?
EduScrolls does not require exclusivity. Whether the other platform allows it is up to its own terms.
What does selling on EduScrolls cost?
EduScrolls takes 0% commission. The only cost is the fee PayPal itself charges for receiving the payment.
What may I sell on EduScrolls?
Your own summaries, lecture notes, revision notes, flashcards and practice questions. Not third-party scripts, book text or real exam papers without permission.