Question 1

What is the difference between Spreadshirt Marketplace and Shop?

Accepted Answer

Spreadshirt Marketplace is where Spreadshirt controls pricing and handles all sales - you earn a fixed "design price" per item sold (typically $3-5 for t-shirts, $0.85-1.50 for accessories). Spreadshop is your own storefront where you control retail pricing - you set prices above the base cost and keep the full margin. Marketplace is passive income, Shop gives you more control but requires marketing.

Question 2

How much do Spreadshirt designers earn per sale in 2025?

Accepted Answer

Marketplace design prices vary by product category: Standard t-shirts earn ~$3.50, Premium t-shirts ~$5.00, Accessories ~$0.85, Drinkware ~$3.00, Bags ~$4.00, and Home items ~$3.50. These are 2025 average design prices. In Spreadshop, you control pricing - typical margins are $8-12 per t-shirt when priced competitively.

Question 3

How do Spreadshirt discounts affect my earnings?

Accepted Answer

Marketplace discounts reduce your design price proportionally. If Spreadshirt runs a 15% off sale, your $3.50 design price becomes $2.98 (15% reduction). However, discounts typically increase sales volume, which can offset the per-item reduction. Free shipping promotions do NOT affect your commission - Spreadshirt covers those entirely.

Question 4

What is the minimum payout for Spreadshirt?

Accepted Answer

Spreadshirt requires a minimum of $25 in earnings before payout. If you earn less than $25/month, your balance rolls over to the next month until you reach the threshold. Our calculator shows whether your monthly earnings meet this threshold and estimates how many months it will take to reach payout.

Question 5

How should I price products in my Spreadshop?

Accepted Answer

A good strategy is to price 40-50% above base cost. For example, if a t-shirt base cost is $12, price it at $20-24 for healthy margins. Our calculator provides suggested retail prices based on 40% target margin. Research competitor pricing and consider your brand positioning - premium designs can command higher prices.

Question 6

What are Spreadshirt base prices for different products?

Accepted Answer

Spreadshirt base prices (product + printing cost) in 2025: Standard t-shirts ~$12, Premium t-shirts ~$15, Specialty fabrics ~$18, Accessories ~$3, Drinkware ~$10, Bags ~$14, Home items ~$12. These are shop base costs - your profit is the difference between base cost and retail price. Marketplace sellers do not deal with base costs.

Question 7

Can I sell on both Spreadshirt Marketplace and my own Shop?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Many successful Spreadshirt sellers use both channels. Upload designs to the Marketplace for passive income while also running a Spreadshop for higher margins and brand control. The same designs can be listed in both places. Marketplace provides steady baseline income while Shop sales can be much more profitable with proper marketing.

Question 8

What product categories are most profitable on Spreadshirt?

Accepted Answer

In Marketplace, Premium t-shirts have the highest design price ($5) but lower volume. Standard t-shirts ($3.50) offer the best volume-to-earnings ratio. In Shop, aim for products with good margins relative to shipping costs - t-shirts, hoodies, and bags typically perform best. Accessories have lower margins per item but can sell in bulk.

Question 9

How does Spreadshirt compare to other print-on-demand platforms?

Accepted Answer

Spreadshirt offers dual earning channels (Marketplace + Shop) unlike most competitors. Marketplace provides passive income unavailable on platforms like Printful or Printify. Design prices are competitive with Redbubble. Shop margins are similar to Spring/TeeSpring. The $25 minimum payout is higher than some platforms but monthly rollover makes it manageable.

Question 10

How does this calculator save my data?

Accepted Answer

Your inputs are automatically saved to your browser's local storage, so when you return, your previous values are restored. No data is sent to our servers - everything stays private on your device. You can switch between Marketplace and Shop modes and your settings for each will be preserved.

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