Printify vs Spreadshop
A side-by-side look at Printify and Spreadshop. On our scoring, Printify comes out ahead — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
| Platform | PrintifyPrint-on-demand | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| SellingScene score | 4.1/5 | 3.8/5 |
| User rating | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| Reviews | 1,960 | 580 |
| Pricing | ||
| Starting price | Free | Free |
| Pricing model | free plan + optional Premium tier | free shop, commission-based earnings |
| Transaction fees | Per-item product + fulfillment cost | Built into base price (you set margin) |
| Hosting & setup | ||
| Hosting type | Fulfillment integration | Fully hosted + embeddable |
| Free trial | Free plan available | Free to use |
| Staff accounts | Team access | Single account |
| Product limit | Unlimited products | Catalog-based |
| Payments & security | ||
| Payment gateways | Inherits connected store | Spreadshirt-managed |
| SSL included | Yes | Yes |
| PCI compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Gift cards | No | Yes |
| Catalog & content | ||
| Themes / templates | Inherits connected store | Shop customization |
| App marketplace | Integrates with most platforms | Embeds & integrations |
| Multi-currency | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-language | Yes | Yes |
| POS included | No | No |
| Abandoned cart recovery | No | No |
| Built-in blog | No | No |
| Tools & flexibility | ||
| Drag-and-drop editor | No | No |
| API access | Yes | No |
| Mobile app | No | No |
| Support channels | 24/7 chat & email (merchant support) | Email & phone support |
| Actions | Read review | Read review |
Why pick Printify?
Printify connects you to a broad network of print providers, giving you the widest product selection and the chance to shop for lower base costs. Quality varies by provider, so sampling before you sell is essential.
Best for: Sellers wanting the widest product and price range
Read the full Printify reviewWhy pick Spreadshop?
Spreadshop hands creators a fully free, ready-made merch shop where Spreadshirt handles printing, payments, and support end to end. The hands-off model is its strength and its ceiling, since you control little beyond designs and margin.
Best for: Creators who want a hands-off free merch shop
Read the full Spreadshop review