from sale to payout: how earnings work

Learn how to track sales and payouts in your Spreadshop dashboard.

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set your prices
earn from every sale
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set your prices
earn from every sale
free-to-use
set your prices
earn from every sale
free-to-use
set your prices
earn from every sale

how does spreadshop work?

Design and sell print on demand products in minutes

  • Get started for free

    No fees for opening or running your print on demand shop - ever. Start selling with zero inventory.

  • Design your products

    Customize 300+ products with our drag-and-drop design tool. Sell customer-favorites like t-shirts, hoodies, and more.

  • We print and ship for you

    All orders are printed and shipped in the USA. Each item is quality-checked before it's sent to your customer.

  • Earn from each sale

    Set your own prices for products. Track sales in your dashboard to see when you get paid.

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track your earnings

Monitor all activity directly in your shop dashboard. Sales appear automatically.

  • a customer placing an order from a custom spreadshop with mockup on laptop and phone

    1. Customer places an order

    An order is placed from your Spreadshop. The order automatically appears in your dashboard.

  • shop owner monitoring the performance of their spreadshop by checking the statistics page

    2. Statistics Tab under Sales

    Orders stay in Sales tab for 14 days to account for production, shipping, and potential cancellations.

  • person unboxing a custom t-shirt order to show turnaround time when using spreadshop

    3. Order is sent to production

    Production is alerted of the order. It's printed and shipped from our Las Vegas facility.

  • seller on laptop with an orange heart graphic to illustrate spreadshop earnings

    4. Earnings go to Credit Tab

    After 14 days, your earnings are moved to your Statistics area under the Credit tab.

  • woman checking her phone with a laptop next to her to illustrate payment process

    5. Monthly payout begins

    Once your balance reaches $10, earnings are paid out on the 15th working day of each month.

Where to find your earnings

How to access your Statistics tab

  • 1

    Login to your shop

    Access with your username and password

  • 2

    Navigate to the Statistics tab

    Where all your earnings go

  • 3

    Orders appear in Sales tab

    Orders stay here for 14 days while they're processed

  • 4

    Sales are moved to Credit tab

    Once an order goes into production, it shows up as Credit.

  • 5

    Get paid for each order

    Payouts are made on the 15th working day of each month

e-commerce seller tracking their spreadshop earnings in their dashboard

When do you get paid?

Earnings are paid out monthly on the 15th working day.

Once your balance reaches $10, payouts are sent automatically to your connected bank account or PayPal account.

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customize 300+ products
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customize 300+ products
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customize 300+ products
sell with your shop

How much can you earn?

With Spreadshop, you set your own prices. Here are recommended pricing strategies for best-selling products.

  • model wearing a t-shirt with example of base price, sell price, and margin for product

    T-shirts

    Base Price: $17. Sell For: $25-$30. Earn: $8-$13.

  • model wearing a hoodie with example of base price, sell price, and margin for product

    Hoodies

    Base Price: $28. Sell For: $40-$45. Earn: $12-$17.

  • model with a custom tote bag with example of base price, sell price, and margin for product

    Tote Bags

    Base Price: $17. Sell For: $23-$27. Earn: $6-$10.

  • custom coffee mug with example of base price, sell price, and margin for product

    Mugs

    Base Price: $13. Sell For: $18-$20. Earn: $5-$7.

  • model wearing a custom cap with example of base price, sell price, and margin for product

    Caps

    Base Price: $18. Sell For: $25-$30. Earn: $7-$12.

Printed in the USA

All orders are printed and shipped from our Las Vegas facility

  • We store all inventory in-house

    Sell products from top name brands like Champion, Adidas, and Under Armour. We also carry our own private label.

  • Consistent quality control checks

    There are multiple steps in the production process. This ensures top-notch print quality for your customers.

  • 20+ years of industry experience

    We're a leader in the print on demand industry. We continue to develop innovative processes by trusted experts.

We’re a print-on-demand service, which means products are only produced once an order is placed.

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FAQ

How long does it take to get paid with Spreadshop?

Spreadshop payouts are processed monthly on the 15th working day of the month.

Why are my earnings still showing up as Sales?

Earnings stay in the “Sales” section for 14 days after an order is placed.

This processing window allows time for production, shipping, and any potential order changes or cancellations.

What happens if a customer cancels an order?

If a customer cancels an order before it is finalized, the associated earnings may be removed from your pending Sales balance.

What payment methods are available?

You can receive payouts through:

  • PayPal

  • Connected bank account

To receive payouts, make sure your payment information is added and up to date in your account settings.

Is there a minimum payout threshold?

Yes. Your account balance must reach at least $10 before a payout is processed.

Can I track earnings in real time?

Yes. You can monitor your earnings directly from the Statistics tab in your Spreadshop dashboard.

Once a customer places an order, it appears in your account so you can track performance, earnings, and payouts.

Do I need inventory to make money with print on demand?

No. Spreadshop is print-on-demand, which means products are only produced after a customer places an order.

We store all inventory in-house, print products, and ship direct to your customer.