Monetize Your Code Without a Company
Accept payments for your open source projects, APIs, templates, and tools from 190+ countries — as an individual developer.
Free to start · No company required · 5 min setup
How developers use Zolt
Open Source Sponsorship
Add your Zolt link to your GitHub README. Let users and companies sponsor your work directly. No need for GitHub Sponsors or Open Collective.
Example: 'This project is maintained by donations → zolt.me/yourname'
Sell Code Templates
Upload your boilerplates, starter kits, UI components, Figma files, or WordPress themes as digital products with instant download.
Example: Next.js SaaS starter kit, Tailwind UI kit, Notion developer template
API & Tool Access
Sell access documentation, premium API tiers, or tool licenses. Use Zolt for payment and handle access on your own backend.
Example: Premium API tier access, license key purchases
Validate Your SaaS
Accept payments before registering a company. Prove your idea works, generate revenue, then incorporate when it makes sense.
Example: Collect first 10 paying customers before spending on legal setup
Sell Dev Tutorials
Package your expertise into ebooks, video courses, or written guides and sell them as digital downloads.
Example: 'Build a SaaS with Next.js' — PDF course, $49
Consulting & Reviews
Accept payment for code reviews, architecture consultations, or technical mentorship sessions.
Example: 30-min code review, $50 — pay via Zolt link
Add to your GitHub README
Copy this markdown snippet and replace with your username:
[](https://zolt.me/yourname)
## Support
If this project helped you, consider [buying me a coffee](https://zolt.me/yourname) ⚡
Replace "yourname" with your actual Zolt username after signing up.
What developers sell on Zolt
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I sell code templates and source files on Zolt?
Yes. Upload any file — ZIP, source code, scripts, WordPress themes, Figma files, or any digital format. Buyers get instant download access after payment.
How do developers use Zolt for open source projects?
Add your Zolt link to your GitHub README, documentation, and npm page. Supporters can send a tip or buy your premium version, templates, or related tools.
Can I accept payments for my SaaS tool before registering a company?
Yes. Many developers use Zolt to validate their SaaS idea and generate initial revenue before going through the complexity of registering a company.
What file types can I sell?
Any file type: ZIP, PDF, MP4, PSD, AI, Figma, Sketch, SQL, JSON, CSV — anything that can be uploaded and downloaded digitally.
Can I sell API access or licenses through Zolt?
You can sell access documentation, API keys as digital files, and license keys through Zolt. For automated license generation, you'd need to handle that on your own server.
Do I need a company to accept payments as an indie developer?
No. Zolt acts as the Merchant of Record, which means you can receive payments as an individual developer without a registered business entity.
Start monetizing your code today
Free to start. Works in 190+ countries. No company required.
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