> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.whop.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# What is Whop?

> Whop is on a mission to deliver everyone a sustainable income. Accept payments, pay out users, build apps, and embed chat with SDKs in TypeScript, Python, and Ruby.

Whop provides APIs for payments, payouts, chat, and app development. Choose a starting point below.

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  <Card title="Quickstart" img="https://mintcdn.com/whop/5MYIKoXNeXyZeM4n/images/quickstart.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=5MYIKoXNeXyZeM4n&q=85&s=30d87723b08d099e2fc7c815fdc98376" href="/developer/api/quickstart" width="3840" height="2160" data-path="images/quickstart.png">
    Set up your dashboard, API key, SDK, first API call, and webhook.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Accept payments" img="https://mintcdn.com/whop/5MYIKoXNeXyZeM4n/images/accept-payments.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=5MYIKoXNeXyZeM4n&q=85&s=f99bebe79d2ef009abc242dba9106d2f" href="/developer/guides/accept-payments" width="3840" height="2160" data-path="images/accept-payments.png">
    Accept payments globally with local payment methods and low fees.

    Pick this if you have an existing site or app and want to add checkout.
    Best for SaaS, marketplaces, and ecommerce teams that already own their UI.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Payout users" img="https://mintcdn.com/whop/5MYIKoXNeXyZeM4n/images/payout-users.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=5MYIKoXNeXyZeM4n&q=85&s=816c779f1879dd4b6855365a02f3cd4e" href="/developer/platforms/quickstart" width="3840" height="2160" data-path="images/payout-users.png">
    Pay out users worldwide with pre-built KYC and payout components.

    Pick this if you run a platform that pays creators, sellers, or affiliates.
    Use hosted KYC and a payout portal you can drop into your product.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Build a Whop app" img="https://mintcdn.com/whop/5MYIKoXNeXyZeM4n/images/build-a-whop-app.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=5MYIKoXNeXyZeM4n&q=85&s=6fff7d12e06fa884a2b1a19d66a30917" href="/developer/guides/permissions" width="3840" height="2160" data-path="images/build-a-whop-app.png">
    Build apps on Whop and distribute them on the Whop App Store.

    Pick this if you want your app to live inside Whop communities.
    It helps you ship faster and reach buyers through the Whop App Store.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Embed chat" img="https://mintcdn.com/whop/5MYIKoXNeXyZeM4n/images/embed-chat.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=5MYIKoXNeXyZeM4n&q=85&s=3500901e888029d862f6d3dc9519c91c" href="/developer/guides/chat" width="3840" height="2160" data-path="images/embed-chat.png">
    Add real-time messaging, forums, and notifications to your product.

    Pick this if you want messaging, forums, or notifications inside your own product.
    Use drop-in components without running chat infrastructure.
  </Card>

  <Card title="License keys" img="https://mintcdn.com/whop/5MYIKoXNeXyZeM4n/images/license-keys.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=5MYIKoXNeXyZeM4n&q=85&s=55c5c0fad2804895cf90333d8b5bdbc7" href="/supported-business-models/saas#license-key-integration" width="3840" height="2160" data-path="images/license-keys.png">
    Validate purchases with license keys for downloadable software and tools.

    Pick this if you ship desktop software, a CLI, or a downloadable game.
    Gate features behind a license key validated with the Whop API.
  </Card>
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