Access 483 print-on-demand products, including custom apparel, wall art, and tech accessories
Connect to 22 eCommerce platforms and sales channels – Shopify, WooCommerce, TikTok Shop, Etsy, and more
Get global operations from Printful’s in-house fulfillment centers worldwide
How to switch from Spring to Printful: A 5-step migration guide
Your Printful integration guide to migrate your print-on-demand company without losing momentum
Step 1: Export your original high-resolution designs
Gather your original print files. Since you can’t directly transfer designs to Printful from Spring’s servers, make sure your files meet Printful’s requirements – at least 300 DPI for the best print quality.
Step 2: Create a Printful account and connect your online store
Sign up for free at Printful, then connect your eCommerce store – Shopify, Etsy, WooCommerce, TikTok Shop, and others. Unlike Spring’s closed marketplace, with Printful, you own the customer relationship, control your pricing strategy, and can even sell digital products alongside your print-on-demand products.
Step 3: Recreate products in the Printful Design Maker
Use the Design Maker to apply your artwork to items in the Printful Catalog. Explore new custom products that Spring doesn’t offer.
Step 4: Integrate and sync your store
Connect your existing eCommerce store via Printful integration options. Once linked, sync your new products. This automation ensures that when a customer buys from you, Printful receives the order details immediately.
Step 5: Order samples and launch
Before you start selling, order samples to check print quality for yourself. Once satisfied, redirect your Spring traffic to your new, branded eCommerce store.
Reasons to choose Printful for your print-on-demand business
Three reasons to go all in with Printful
Printful vs Spring: What you need to know
Choosing the right print-on-demand company comes down to product range, pricing, and how much control you get. Here’s how Printful vs Spring stack up.
| Printful | Spring | |
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| Product catalog | 483 premium items, including wall art. | 180+ products, primarily basic apparel and accessories. |
| Pricing and shipping | Transparent production, shipping costs, and pricing. Printful offers all core features for free. The Growth plan unlocks benefits and discounts. No upfront costs. | No pricing plans. Base costs vary by product blank, number of print sides, and print method. Extra costs for custom domains. |
| eCommerce integrations | Printful integrates with 22 eCommerce platforms and marketplaces. | Mainly limited to its own marketplace, plus YouTube and Twitch integrations. |
| Print providers | In-house fulfillment for consistent quality across every order. | Varied third-party production partners. |
| Quality assurance | 3-Step manual and automated checks. | Quality varies by the specific partner used. |
| Customer support | 24/7 reliable customer support via live chat and email. | Primarily a ticket-based system. |
What to expect after switching from Spring to Printful?
Transitioning to a professional print-on-demand platform changes how you manage your daily operations and how customers perceive your brand.
Improved customer satisfaction
Faster shipping times and better print quality = fewer complaints, more positive reviews, and more repeat customers.
Higher profit margins
Your own store – your own prices. Adjust your markup to cover your digital marketing spend and still hit your profit goals.
Advanced customization options
Embroidery, DTG, DTF, all-over print – offer custom merchandise Spring sellers can only dream of.
Better analytics tools
Most eCommerce platforms offer deeper analytics tools than Spring, allowing you to track conversions and customer behavior with precision.
Expanded product sourcing
Beyond basic t-shirts, you get a professional product range with premium custom apparel, wall art, and tech accessories, allowing you to create and sell custom items that your competitors won’t match.
Sell locally or globally – It’s up to you
Join the big leagues – Businesses that trust Printful with their fulfillment
Key takeaways and action plan
Ready to switch? Here’s your quick-start checklist for a smooth Spring store migration.
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Audit your bestsellers
Identify which Spring products drive the most revenue and prioritize migrating them to Printful first.
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Focus on branding
Use Printful’s branding options, like custom packaging, to build a memorable unboxing experience.
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Update your marketing
Ensure your social media links point to your new standalone online store – not your old Spring URL.
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Leverage global reach
Use Printful’s global network to reach customers in the US, Europe, and beyond without worrying about slow shipping speeds.
Frequently asked questions about switching to Printful
Teespring (now Spring) works well for creators who want a hands-off approach without managing an existing eCommerce store.
However, for serious entrepreneurs looking to build a lasting brand with complete control over the customer journey and product range, Printful is the print-on-demand industry leader.
Printful is widely considered the best print-on-demand platform for those prioritizing print quality and brand scaling.
Unlike Spring, Printful offers a more robust infrastructure, including global fulfillment centers and extensive integration options for professional sellers.
The process is easy, but it’s manual. There’s no direct API to migrate a print-on-demand store between the two, so you must recreate your listings. However, the user-friendly interface of Printful’s Design Maker simplifies setting up your new custom products.
Because Spring is a hosted marketplace, you typically do not “own” the customer relationship in the same way you do with a standalone online store.Â
When you switch POD providers, your Spring dashboard history stays intact, but you should begin collecting your own data moving forward.
For merchants outgrowing marketplace limitations, Printful is the top print-on-demand company due to its global network and branding options.
It allows you to sell custom merchandise online with professional features like custom packaging inserts and branded labels that Spring simply doesn’t offer.
You can’t transfer them with a single click. You’ll need your original high-resolution files from your Spring products – upload them to Printful's Design Maker and adjust placement and colors.
For a small online store with 10-20 products, you can be up and running in a few hours.
A larger eCommerce business with hundreds of items may take several days. The longest part is often creating landing pages and setting up the initial eCommerce integrations.
Spring uses a “payout” model – they keep the base cost, and you get the rest. With Printful, you pay production and shipping costs per order – no hidden fees.Â
There are no upfront costs with Printful, but you can upgrade to a Growth plan to unlock discounts, higher profit margins, and other VIP perks.
Printful provides reliable customer support through 24/7 live chat and email. The Help Center and Printful blog offer extensive resources on switching print-on-demand providers and optimizing your new store for success.
Yes, Printful offers both. Order at least 25 of the same product and save 5%-55% depending on the item and quantity. Mix sizes, colors, and designs, and still keep the discount.
For large runs of 500 items and more, Printful also offers screen printing – ideal for simple designs, events, and company merch.
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