Lemon Squeezy vs Spreadshop
A side-by-side look at Lemon Squeezy and Spreadshop. On our scoring, Lemon Squeezy comes out ahead — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
| Platform | ||
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| SellingScene score | 4.1/5 | 3.8/5 |
| User rating | 4.3 | 3.9 |
| Reviews | 540 | 580 |
| Pricing | ||
| Starting price | Free | Free |
| Pricing model | no monthly fee, per-transaction pricing | free shop, commission-based earnings |
| Transaction fees | 5% + 50¢ per transaction | Built into base price (you set margin) |
| Hosting & setup | ||
| Hosting type | Fully hosted (SaaS) | Fully hosted + embeddable |
| Free trial | Free to start | Free to use |
| Staff accounts | Team seats | Single account |
| Product limit | Unlimited | Catalog-based |
| Payments & security | ||
| Payment gateways | Merchant of record (cards, PayPal) | Spreadshirt-managed |
| SSL included | Yes | Yes |
| PCI compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Gift cards | No | Yes |
| Catalog & content | ||
| Themes / templates | Hosted checkout & storefront | Shop customization |
| App marketplace | API & integrations | Embeds & integrations |
| Multi-currency | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-language | Yes | Yes |
| POS included | No | No |
| Abandoned cart recovery | Yes | No |
| Built-in blog | No | No |
| Tools & flexibility | ||
| Drag-and-drop editor | No | No |
| API access | Yes | No |
| Mobile app | No | No |
| Support channels | Email & documentation | Email & phone support |
| Actions | Read review | Read review |
Why pick Lemon Squeezy?
Lemon Squeezy acts as your merchant of record, meaning it handles global sales tax, VAT, and compliance so you do not have to. That convenience is worth a lot to indie SaaS founders, even with the per-transaction fee.
Best for: SaaS and digital sellers who want tax handled
Read the full Lemon Squeezy 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