make money with Print on demand

Set your own prices and earn from every sale. We take care of the rest.

print on demand seller with a graphic mockup of a tshirt on laptop and dollar signs to show earning potential
Free storefront
300+ products
Earn from each sale
Free storefront
300+ products
Earn from each sale
Free storefront
300+ products
Earn from each sale
Free storefront
300+ products
Earn from each sale
Free storefront
300+ products
Earn from each sale

earn more with a niche

Every successful print-on-demand seller has their own unique niche.

Take Plants With Krystal, for example.

Krystal makes custom apparel for plant parents.

Having a print-on-demand niche helps boost her visibility and drive traffic to her shop.

product, design, and content examples from a seller with a plant niche that's creating with spreadshop

pricing your products

Each product has a base price. You set margins and how much money you make.

  • tshirt with design customization area and base price example

    Your Base Price

    Each product has a prefixed price before you sell it. $15 for a t-shirt, $12 for a cap, etc.

  • tshirt with design customization area and your margin example

    Your Margin

    Anything you set beyond the base price goes into your pocket. How much you earn is up to you!

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    Your Retail Price

    Base price + margin. Final price that will appear in your shop and what your customer pays.

Create products in minutes
Drag and drop
No fees
Create products in minutes
Drag and drop
No fees
Create products in minutes
Drag and drop
No fees
Create products in minutes
Drag and drop
No fees
Create products in minutes
Drag and drop
No fees

how much can you earn?

This shop made $15k+ with print-on-demand merch

Learn how 2 cats (and their owner) monetize their niche, plan product drops, and use promos to their advantage.

Get selling tips + more.

screenshot of promotional video from seller melon and finn with mockup of different designs on products

pod design guide

Free to download, easy-to-use

What’s Inside:

  • Beginner-friendly design tools + features

  • How to customize products in 1 click

  • Design hacks to save time + inspire creativity

  • Print-on-demand tips from a full-time content creator

  • + MORE!

examples from spreadshop's ultimate print on demand design guide for new sellers

300+ customizable products

Sell t-shirts, hoodies, tote bags, stickers, and more using personal designs.

Top brands

Integrating my merch with my content and reaching my audience on socials has significantly boosted my income.

Tom Phan (@cluelessbushcraft)

image of tiktok creator clueless bushcraft wearing a custom outdoor survival themed t-shirt

most common mistakes

Avoid these top print-on-demand mistakes

  • 1

    Ignoring best-sellers

    Always have t-shirts, caps, and tote bags visible in your shop.

  • 2

    Never running promo campaigns

    Spreadshop offers monthly promos to help sellers boost sales.

  • 3

    Not promoting seasonally

    Make seasonal designs for popular holidays for easy earning.

  • 4

    Too many product drops

    Be strategic with your drops - don't overwhelm your audience.

photo of a spreadshop user wearing a custom shirt and making designs on their phone
20+ years of experience
High-quality prints
Printed in the USA
20+ years of experience
High-quality prints
Printed in the USA
20+ years of experience
High-quality prints
Printed in the USA
20+ years of experience
High-quality prints
Printed in the USA
20+ years of experience
High-quality prints
Printed in the USA

Launch your spreadshop

Start selling your own custom apparel in 5 easy steps.

  • mockup of a real shop owner's spreadshop showing personalization potential

    Step 1: Personalize Shop

    Pick your own plug-and-play template. Connect directly to your socials.

  • mockup of a design on laptop and t-shirt showing design process and customization

    Step 2: Make a Design

    Use free design tools like Canva and Kittl to make your own designs. No experience needed!

  • custom self love club design on back of sweatshirt showing spreadshop customization process

    Step 3: Customize a Product

    Drag-and-drops your designs with our Customization Tool. Placement is up to you!

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    Step 4: Use Your Promo

    New shop owners get a limited-time discount (15% OFF!) Use it to drive your first sale.

  • content creator promoting custom products like longsleeve, mug, and phone case on socials

    Step 5: Share Your Shop

    Post your first drop on socials, mention your exclusive promo, and drive traffic to your shop.

FAQs

Common questions and answers about making money with print-on-demand

Can you actually make money with print-on-demand?

Yes, you can make money with print-on-demand by pricing your products with a margin that’s above the base price.

Success depends on the right niche, creating quality designs, and consistently promoting your products.

How much money can you make with print-on-demand?

Earnings from print-on-demand vary, from a few extra dollars a month to full-time income depending on your strategy and audience size.

Your profit depends on your margins and sales volume.

How does Spreadshop make money?

Spreadshop takes the base price of each product you sell.

We provide a base price for items like t-shirts or hoodies, and you choose your selling price. The difference between the base price and your retail price is your profit, which you earn each time a product is sold.

What products sell best in print-on-demand?

T-shirts, hoodies, tote bags, and mugs are best-selling print-on-demand products.

Starting with a few core products and expanding based on demand is a common strategy for new sellers.

Spreadshop has 300+ products available in our assortment.

Is print-on-demand passive income?

Print-on-demand is not a completely passive income stream, especially when you’re just starting.

You need to dedicate the time to make designs, set pricing, and promote your products.

Once you have a successful strategy, passive income is more attainable with ongoing effort.

What are common mistakes that prevent people from making money?

Common print-on-demand mistakes include pricing products too low, targeting broad audiences, and not promoting products consistently.

Many beginners upload too many random designs without testing what works first. Having a strong niche and making designs that resonate with that group ensures success.