Alternatives · Print on Demand
Spreadshirt alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Spreadshirt alternative for most people is Printify (3.4 GPA), first in our ranking of print-on-demand and dropshipping services. It's also the best free one. The catch, in its listing's words: "Up to 5 stores per account."
Spreadshirt compared with 8 alternatives: Printful, Printify, Gelato, Teemill, Spreadconnect and 3 more.
Spreadshirt is free to use. All 8 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpreadshirtThis tool | Free | Free | Web |
| Printful | Free plan · from $24.99/mo | Yes | Web |
| Printify | Free plan · from $24.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Gelato | Free plan · from $19.99/mo | Yes | Web |
| Teemill | Free | Free | Web |
| Spreadconnect | Free | Free | Web |
| CafePress | Free | Free | Web |
| Merch by Amazon | Free | Free | Web |
| Zazzle | Free plan · from $19.95/yr | Yes | Web |
Price against what you get
Spreadshirt has no paid plan and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 8 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Printify scores higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Spreadshirt
Printful
Print-on-demand company that makes and ships orders in-house
- Printful starts at $24.99 per month (Growth), free once sales reach $12K a year.
- Printful does not cover dropshipping, which Spreadshirt does.
Suits: Brands that want one company to print, check and ship every order
Printify
Print-on-demand marketplace with 2,000+ products and 70+ printers
- Printify starts at $24.99 per month, billed yearly ($39 billed monthly).
- Printify also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Printify does not cover dropshipping, which Spreadshirt does.
Suits: Etsy and Shopify sellers who want printed merch without holding stock
Gelato
Print-on-demand service that prints orders near the buyer
- Gelato starts at $19.99 per month, billed annually ($29.99 billed monthly).
- Gelato does not cover online store and dropshipping, which Spreadshirt does.
Suits: Sellers with buyers in many countries who want shorter delivery distances
Teemill
Free store builder with sustainable print-on-demand fulfilment
- Teemill is free.
Suits: Creators and charities selling merch without holding stock
Spreadconnect
Spreadshirt's print-on-demand service, formerly SPOD
- Spreadconnect is free.
- Spreadconnect does not cover online store and dropshipping, which Spreadshirt does.
Suits: Shopify and TikTok Shop sellers who want fast US or EU production
CafePress
Custom products for business, plus a marketplace for your designs
- CafePress is free.
- CafePress does not cover dropshipping, which Spreadshirt does.
Suits: Sellers who want a hands-off marketplace listing
Merch by Amazon
Amazon program for uploading designs and earning royalties
- Merch by Amazon is free.
- Merch by Amazon also covers amazon selling.
- Merch by Amazon does not cover online store and dropshipping, which Spreadshirt does.
Suits: Designers who want to reach Amazon shoppers without handling stock
Zazzle
Marketplace where creators earn royalties on custom products
- Zazzle starts at $19.95 per year (Zazzle Plus, a shopper shipping plan).
- Zazzle does not cover dropshipping, which Spreadshirt does.
Suits: Designers of invitations, cards and personalized gifts
Limits worth knowing in Spreadshirt
- Your profit is only the margin you set above Spreadshirt's product price; product prices are not listed on the pages read.
- Spreadconnect is a separate service from Spreadshop; its pricing is not covered here.
- Shops are managed in a browser; no desktop or mobile app was listed.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Spreadshirt?
The alternatives to Spreadshirt in this directory are Printful, Printify, Gelato, Teemill, Spreadconnect, CafePress, Merch by Amazon and Zazzle. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Spreadshirt.
Is there a free alternative to Spreadshirt?
Yes. Teemill, Spreadconnect, CafePress and Merch by Amazon are free to use. Printful, Printify, Gelato and Zazzle have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Spreadshirt alternatives work on Android?
The Spreadshirt listing does not include an Android app. Printify lists one.
Which Spreadshirt alternatives work on iOS?
The Spreadshirt listing does not include an iOS app. Printify lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.