A German print-on-demand platform where designers sell through the marketplace or open their own shop. Earnings come from design commissions and shop margins.
Spreadshirt is a print-on-demand marketplace where anyone can register to start earning, and the work can be done remotely. Fees are Design commissions and shop margins and you can withdraw via PayPal and Bank transfer. Founded in 2002, Spreadshirt is based in Leipzig, Germany. It is available worldwide.
Last updated
Not verified yet: Payment protection · Minimum payout · Payout speed Know the answer? Tell us
What people actually earn on Spreadshirt
We haven't found a verified figure for what people earn on Spreadshirt yet. We add one here when Spreadshirt or an independent study publishes numbers. See what people earn on other platforms →
Can I join Spreadshirt?
Not verified yet: Minimum age · Who can join · ID verification Know the answer? Tell us
Earnings are paid monthly once you pass a minimum balance, by PayPal or US bank deposit, and a tax document is required first.
Official requirements ↗ · Check which platforms you can join →
Not verified yet: Mobile apps · Support Know the answer? Tell us
How Spreadshirt compares
- Founded in 2002, Spreadshirt has been running for about 24 years — longer than 8 of the 10 print-on-demand platforms we track with a known launch year.
Compared with the print-on-demand platforms in our directory. See them all →
Is Spreadshirt legit?
Spreadshirt is a real, operating platform. What we could verify:
- Operating since 2002 (24 years)
- Headquartered in Leipzig, Germany
- Has a Wikipedia article
Listing last updated September 2026 · how we verify platforms · Missing or out of date? Tell us
Guides
No step-by-step guide for Spreadshirt yet. Browse all guides or find the right way to earn for you.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Spreadshirt charge?
Spreadshirt fees: Design commissions and shop margins.
How do you get paid on Spreadshirt?
Spreadshirt pays out via PayPal and Bank transfer.
Which countries is Spreadshirt available in?
Worldwide.
Is Spreadshirt legit?
Yes, Spreadshirt is a real, operating platform: operating since 2002 (24 years), headquartered in Leipzig, Germany and has a Wikipedia article. As with any platform, check its current terms before relying on it for income.
What are the best Spreadshirt alternatives?
Similar platforms include Amazon Merch on Demand, Redbubble, Threadless and Zazzle. Compare their fees and payouts in the alternatives section below.
Compare Spreadshirt with…
Spreadshirt alternatives
More print-on-demand like Redbubble
Amazon Merch on DemandAmazon print-on-demand program where approved designers upload artwork sold as shirts and goods on Amazon, earning a royalty per sale.
merch.amazon.com45 views
RedbubbleA print-on-demand marketplace where artists upload designs and earn a margin on every product sold, from stickers to apparel. The platform h…
redbubble.com79 views
ThreadlessA Chicago design community where artists open free Artist Shops and earn margins on apparel and goods, alongside long-running design challen…
threadless.com46 views
ZazzleA customization marketplace where designers earn royalties and customers personalize products before buying. Designers set their own royalty…
zazzle.com43 views
Society6An art-focused print-on-demand marketplace for prints, home decor, and lifestyle products. Artists earn a royalty on every item sold featuri…
society6.com47 views
TeePublicA design marketplace focused on t-shirts and apparel, owned by the Redbubble group. Artists upload once and earn a flat royalty per sale.
teepublic.com42 views