Spreadshop vs WooCommerce
A side-by-side look at Spreadshop and WooCommerce. On our scoring, WooCommerce comes out ahead — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
| Platform | ||
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| SellingScene score | 3.8/5 | 4.2/5 |
| User rating | 3.9 | 4.4 |
| Reviews | 580 | 3,890 |
| Pricing | ||
| Starting price | Free | Free |
| Pricing model | free shop, commission-based earnings | free core + hosting & extensions |
| Transaction fees | Built into base price (you set margin) | 0% (payment processor fees apply) |
| Hosting & setup | ||
| Hosting type | Fully hosted + embeddable | Self-hosted |
| Free trial | Free to use | Free core plugin |
| Staff accounts | Single account | Unlimited (role-based) |
| Product limit | Catalog-based | Unlimited |
| Payments & security | ||
| Payment gateways | Spreadshirt-managed | 100+ via extensions (Stripe, PayPal, etc.) |
| SSL included | Yes | Yes |
| PCI compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Gift cards | Yes | Yes |
| Catalog & content | ||
| Themes / templates | Shop customization | Thousands (WP ecosystem) |
| App marketplace | Embeds & integrations | 900+ official extensions |
| Multi-currency | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-language | Yes | Yes |
| POS included | No | No |
| Abandoned cart recovery | No | Yes |
| Built-in blog | No | Yes |
| Tools & flexibility | ||
| Drag-and-drop editor | No | Yes |
| API access | No | Yes |
| Mobile app | No | Yes |
| Support channels | Email & phone support | Docs, community forums, host/extension support |
| 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 WooCommerce?
WooCommerce gives you total ownership and zero platform fees, but you trade convenience for responsibility. If you already live in WordPress and have some technical comfort, it is unbeatable on flexibility and cost of goods.
Best for: WordPress users who want full control
Read the full WooCommerce review