Payhip vs Spreadshop
A side-by-side look at Payhip and Spreadshop. On our scoring, Payhip comes out ahead — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
| Platform | ||
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| SellingScene score | 4.2/5 | 3.8/5 |
| User rating | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| Reviews | 810 | 580 |
| Pricing | ||
| Starting price | Free | Free |
| Pricing model | free plan + flat monthly tiers | free shop, commission-based earnings |
| Transaction fees | 5% on free plan, 0% on paid plans | Built into base price (you set margin) |
| Hosting & setup | ||
| Hosting type | Fully hosted (SaaS) | Fully hosted + embeddable |
| Free trial | Free plan available | Free to use |
| Staff accounts | Single account | Single account |
| Product limit | Unlimited | Catalog-based |
| Payments & security | ||
| Payment gateways | PayPal, Stripe | Spreadshirt-managed |
| SSL included | Yes | Yes |
| PCI compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Gift cards | Yes | Yes |
| Catalog & content | ||
| Themes / templates | Customizable storefront | Shop customization |
| App marketplace | Integrations & embeds | Embeds & integrations |
| Multi-currency | No | Yes |
| Multi-language | No | 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 | No | No |
| Mobile app | No | No |
| Support channels | Email support & help center | Email & phone support |
| Actions | Read review | Read review |
Why pick Payhip?
Payhip covers digital downloads, courses, memberships, and even physical goods with a generous free plan and no design lock-in. Drop the per-sale fee by upgrading, and you get one of the best values for solo creators.
Best for: Creators selling digital products on a budget
Read the full Payhip 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