Amazon KDP Print vs Spring (Teespring)
Amazon KDP Print focuses on print-on-demand books (paperback/hardcover) sold through Amazon's marketplace, with no upfront cost and royalties of 40–60% after printing costs. Spring (Teespring) is for print-on-demand merchandise like t-shirts, using a revenue share model without listing fees. The core difference is books versus merch, so your choice depends on whether you want to publish a book or sell custom apparel. Both are free to start, but KDP integrates directly with Amazon's store, while Spring operates independently.
Pick Amazon KDP Print
Pick Amazon KDP Print if you are a self-published author needing to produce and sell paperback or hardcover books through Amazon's global marketplace with no upfront costs.
Pick Spring (Teespring)
Pick Spring (Teespring) if you want to create and sell custom merchandise such as t-shirts and apparel using a print-on-demand model with revenue sharing and no upfront fees.
At a glance
| Amazon KDP Print | Spring (Teespring) | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free; 40–60% | Revenue share |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Paid |
| Free option | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Best for | Print-on-Demand & Merch | Print-on-Demand & Merch |
| AI features | No | No |
| Open source | No | No |
See more options: Amazon KDP Print alternatives · Spring (Teespring) alternatives