Spreadconnect
Leipzig print on demand for apparel with a 48-hour production target and store connectors
At a glance
| Company | Spreadshirt Print On Demand GmbH |
|---|---|
| Category | Dropshipping Platforms |
| Headquarters | Leipzig, Germany |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - Germany (EU) |
| Data Location | not stated on the pages we read |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | No |
| Main Features | Apparel print on demand, DTG and flex printing, API, Shopify, TikTok, WooCommerce, OrderDesk, Magento, Squarespace and Shopware integrations, shipping calculator |
| Pricing | Order price = base product price + print cost + shipping cost + tax; first print area free, each extra print area 5 EUR; Flex, Special Flex or Flock adds 2.50 EUR once per order; shipping based on order value; no subscription fee shown |
| Best For | Designers and merch sellers who want custom printed apparel shipped from Europe |
| Replaces | Spocket |
Full review
Spreadconnect is the connector service of Spreadshirt Print On Demand GmbH, located at Gießerstraße 27 in Leipzig and entered in the commercial register of Amtsgericht Leipzig as HRB 35418. For the Spreadconnect and SPOD service, the legal pages name this GmbH as the contract partner.
The service prints designs on apparel and ships the finished orders to the merchant's customers. A merchant connects a store or the API, uploads designs and pays only for the orders that arrive.
How are Spreadconnect prices calculated?
Spreadconnect charges the base product price, the print cost, the shipping cost and tax for each order. The first print area is free, and each extra print area costs 5 EUR.
Flex, Special Flex and Flock printing add 2.50 EUR once per order, and DTG printing has no extra cost. The price Spreadconnect charges does not depend on what the merchant charges the customer.
How fast does Spreadconnect produce and ship?
Spreadconnect states that 95% of orders are produced and shipped inside 48 hours, and that orders above 10 items may take longer. A shipping calculator shows delivery time by destination and order value.
Shipping prices depend on the production cost of the order, and Spreadconnect says there are no hidden fees.
How does Spreadconnect compare with Spocket?
Spreadconnect covers custom printed apparel only, where Spocket lists ready-made products from many suppliers. The contracting entity for the service is a German GmbH, and Spreadshirt, Inc. in the United States is named for the US shops.
Spocket is stronger on product variety. Spreadconnect is stronger on branded print runs with a defined production target.
Where it falls short
Spreadconnect sells printed apparel and similar print products, not ready-made goods from third-party suppliers. The legal pages name Spreadshirt, Inc. as the operator of the US shops, and no data location is stated on the pages we read. For broader print options see Gelato or Prodigi.
Is Spreadconnect right for you?
Designers, creators and small brands who sell custom apparel and want European production with a Shopify, WooCommerce or Shopware connection.
What works, what does not
Pros
- German GmbH with commercial register number and address published
- Production target of 48 hours for 95% of orders
- Shopify, WooCommerce, Magento, Squarespace and Shopware connectors
- Clear order price formula with a free first print area
- Public API for custom shops
Cons
- Apparel and print products only
- Extra print areas cost 5 EUR each
- Large orders above 10 items may take longer
- Data location not stated on the pages we read
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Commercial register number and address of the German GmbH are shown
- Target of 48 hours production for 95% of orders
- Connectors for Shopify, WooCommerce, Magento, Squarespace and Shopware
- Order price follows a formula, and the first print area is free
- A public API supports custom shops
Cons
- Only apparel and print products are available
- Each extra print area adds 5 EUR
- Orders above 10 items can take longer
- Data location is not stated on the pages we read
Alternatives to Spreadconnect
More European dropshipping platforms you can weigh against it:
See all European dropshipping platforms or compare them directly against Spocket on our alternatives page.
Common questions
For print on demand, yes. Spreadconnect is contracted through Spreadshirt Print On Demand GmbH in Leipzig, Germany, and prints custom apparel, while Spocket lists ready-made products.
Spreadconnect adds base product price, print cost, shipping and tax. The first print area is free, extra print areas cost 5 EUR, and Flex or Flock printing adds 2.50 EUR per order.
Spreadconnect lists Shopify, TikTok, WooCommerce, OrderDesk, Magento, Squarespace and Shopware, plus an API for custom connections.