Easy Digital Downloads vs Spreadshop
A side-by-side look at Easy Digital Downloads and Spreadshop. On our scoring, Easy Digital Downloads comes out ahead — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
| Platform | ||
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| SellingScene score | 4.0/5 | 3.8/5 |
| User rating | 4.1 | 3.9 |
| Reviews | 670 | 580 |
| Pricing | ||
| Starting price | Free | Free |
| Pricing model | free core + annual pass for extensions | free shop, commission-based earnings |
| Transaction fees | 0% (processor fees apply) | Built into base price (you set margin) |
| Hosting & setup | ||
| Hosting type | Self-hosted (WordPress) | Fully hosted + embeddable |
| Free trial | Free core plugin | Free to use |
| Staff accounts | WordPress roles | Single account |
| Product limit | Unlimited | Catalog-based |
| Payments & security | ||
| Payment gateways | Stripe, PayPal + gateways | Spreadshirt-managed |
| SSL included | Yes | Yes |
| PCI compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Gift cards | Yes | Yes |
| Catalog & content | ||
| Themes / templates | WordPress theme ecosystem | Shop customization |
| App marketplace | Official extensions library | Embeds & integrations |
| Multi-currency | No | Yes |
| Multi-language | Yes | Yes |
| POS included | No | No |
| Abandoned cart recovery | Yes | No |
| Built-in blog | Yes | No |
| Tools & flexibility | ||
| Drag-and-drop editor | Yes | No |
| API access | Yes | No |
| Mobile app | No | No |
| Support channels | Ticket support (pass), documentation | Email & phone support |
| Actions | Read review | Read review |
Why pick Easy Digital Downloads?
Easy Digital Downloads is the specialist choice for selling digital goods on WordPress, with clean license and subscription handling that WooCommerce bolts on awkwardly. You will buy extension passes to unlock its full power.
Best for: WordPress users selling files and licenses
Read the full Easy Digital Downloads 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