Spreadshop vs Walmart Marketplace
A side-by-side look at Spreadshop and Walmart Marketplace. On our scoring, Spreadshop comes out ahead — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
| Platform | ||
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| SellingScene score | 3.8/5 | 3.7/5 |
| User rating | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| Reviews | 580 | 1,430 |
| Pricing | ||
| Starting price | Free | Free |
| Pricing model | free shop, commission-based earnings | no monthly fee, referral fees only |
| Transaction fees | Built into base price (you set margin) | 6–15% referral fee by category |
| Hosting & setup | ||
| Hosting type | Fully hosted + embeddable | Marketplace |
| Free trial | Free to use | No monthly fee |
| Staff accounts | Single account | User permissions |
| Product limit | Catalog-based | Unlimited (approved sellers) |
| Payments & security | ||
| Payment gateways | Spreadshirt-managed | Walmart-managed checkout |
| SSL included | Yes | Yes |
| PCI compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Gift cards | Yes | No |
| Catalog & content | ||
| Themes / templates | Shop customization | N/A (standard listings) |
| App marketplace | Embeds & integrations | Solution provider network |
| Multi-currency | Yes | No |
| Multi-language | Yes | No |
| POS included | No | No |
| Abandoned cart recovery | No | No |
| Built-in blog | No | No |
| Tools & flexibility | ||
| Drag-and-drop editor | No | No |
| API access | No | Yes |
| Mobile app | No | Yes |
| Support channels | Email & phone support | Partner support, ticketing |
| Actions | Read review | Read review |
Why 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 reviewWhy pick Walmart Marketplace?
Walmart Marketplace offers access to a massive US shopper base with no monthly fee and less crowding than Amazon. Approval is selective and the tooling is younger, so it rewards sellers who already run a tight operation.
Best for: Established sellers expanding beyond Amazon
Read the full Walmart Marketplace review