The CustomInk Alternative Built for Apparel Shops
CustomInk is a print fulfillment company — they print and ship. SpreeShop is the storefront and management platform that works with your own fulfillment, gives you full brand control, and lets you keep 100% of your profits with no per-unit markup.
- 100%
- of profits stay with you — no per-unit markup
- White-label
- custom domains and branding on every store
- Hundreds
- of client stores managed from one dashboard
- WCAG 2.1 AA
- accessibility compliance built in
Understanding the Difference
CustomInk and SpreeShop are not direct competitors — they operate at different layers of the apparel business. CustomInk takes your artwork, prints it, and ships finished goods directly to customers. SpreeShop is the platform that runs in front of your existing print workflow: it hosts your branded storefronts, collects orders, handles payments, and manages client relationships. You can use SpreeShop with any fulfillment partner you choose, including local decorators, screen printers, or embroiderers.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
An honest look at what each platform offers across branding, features, and operations.
| Feature | SpreeShop | CustomInk |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & Business Model | ||
| Monthly platform fee | From $79/mo | N/A — fulfillment company |
| Revenue share / markup | 0% — you keep 100% | Built into per-unit price |
| Free setup | Yes | Store pages are free; you pay per order |
| Bring your own fulfillment | Yes | No |
| Transparent pricing control | Yes | Pricing set by CustomInk |
| Storefront & Branding | ||
| Fully branded storefronts | Yes | CustomInk-branded experience |
| Custom domain per store | Yes | No |
| White-label branding | Yes | No |
| Mobile-first design | Yes | Yes |
| WCAG 2.1 AA accessible | Yes | Not certified |
| Custom color themes per store | Yes | No |
| Features | ||
| Group order deadlines with share links | Yes | Yes |
| Fundraising goal tracking | Yes | No |
| Fundraising progress bars | Yes | No |
| Multi-store management dashboard | Yes | No |
| Product wishlist | Yes | No |
| Coupon codes | Yes | No |
| Product reviews | Yes | No |
| Operations | ||
| Manage hundreds of client stores | Yes | No |
| Order management & CSV export | Yes | Order tracking only |
| Analytics dashboard | Yes | Basic |
| Stripe-powered direct deposit | Yes | No |
| Email campaigns | Yes | No |
| API access | Yes | No |
| Support | ||
| Email support | Yes | Yes |
| Live chat | Yes | Yes |
| SLA guarantee | Yes | No platform SLA |
Feature information based on publicly available information as of early 2025. Always verify directly with vendors.
Why Apparel Shops Choose SpreeShop
SpreeShop Is a Platform, Not a Printer
CustomInk is a print-and-ship fulfillment company. They print your orders and ship them — that is their business. SpreeShop is the storefront and order management layer that sits in front of your own fulfillment workflow. You choose your print vendor, set your own prices, and keep the margin. Use SpreeShop with any decorator, screen printer, or embroiderer you already trust.
Keep 100% of Every Sale
Because CustomInk is a fulfillment company, their margin is baked into every unit price — you have no control over it and no way to keep the difference. SpreeShop charges a flat monthly fee. Your pricing is yours, your margins are yours, and Stripe deposits payments directly to your bank account with no middleman taking a cut.
Fundraising and Multi-Store Built In
CustomInk group stores are great for a single campaign. SpreeShop is built for apparel businesses that run dozens or hundreds of stores simultaneously — school spirit wear programs, nonprofits, sports leagues, and corporate clients. Built-in fundraising goal tracking, progress bars, group order deadlines, and a unified management dashboard make SpreeShop the operational backbone of your business.
Your Brand, Not Theirs
Every CustomInk storefront is clearly a CustomInk property. SpreeShop is fully white-label — custom domains, custom color themes, your logo, your brand. Your customers never see SpreeShop. That professionalism builds trust with school districts, nonprofits, and corporate clients who expect a polished, dedicated storefront experience.
What Shop Owners Are Saying
The following are illustrative testimonials representing common feedback from apparel shop operators.
We used CustomInk group stores for years but we had no control over pricing or margins. Switching to SpreeShop meant we could finally charge what our work is worth and keep all of it.
Screen Print Shop Owner
Managing 40+ organization stores
Our school district clients expect a fully branded storefront with our logo, not a CustomInk page. SpreeShop gives us that professional presence at a price that makes sense.
Spirit Wear Supplier
Serving 15 school districts
The fundraising tools alone were worth switching. CustomInk has nothing like the goal tracking and progress bars SpreeShop offers. Our nonprofit clients love seeing their campaigns in real time.
Apparel Shop Manager
Running fundraising campaigns for nonprofits
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is SpreeShop a replacement for CustomInk?
- Not exactly — they solve different problems. CustomInk is a print fulfillment company: you send them orders and they print and ship the goods. SpreeShop is a storefront and order management platform: you use it to run branded online stores, collect orders, and manage clients. SpreeShop works with your own fulfillment partner — which could be any decorator, screen printer, or embroiderer, including services similar to CustomInk.
- Can I use SpreeShop if I already have a print partner?
- Yes — that is exactly what SpreeShop is built for. If you already have an established relationship with a decorator or print shop, SpreeShop gives you the storefront, order management, and client tools to run your business at scale. Your fulfillment workflow stays exactly as it is.
- Does SpreeShop support fundraising campaigns?
- Yes. SpreeShop has built-in fundraising goal tracking, visual progress bars, and group order deadlines with shareable links — all features that CustomInk group stores do not offer. See our fundraising feature page for details.
Own your storefront. Keep your profits.
Stop letting a fulfillment company control your brand and your margins. SpreeShop gives you a complete storefront platform that works with your fulfillment workflow — starting free, no credit card required.