Analyst verdictDesign-led website builder with built-in commerce
The best pick when the site has to look polished with little effort, and the cheapest plan can already sell, but there is no free plan.
What it is
Squarespace offers designer templates, hosting, built-in SEO, AI tools and commerce on every plan. US prices per month billed yearly (monthly in brackets): Basic $19 ($25) with a 2% online store fee and 2 contributors, Core $29 ($39) with no store fee and unlimited contributors, Plus $49 ($65), Advanced $99 ($139). Card rates from 2.9% + $0.30. Annual plans include a free domain for the first year. 14-day free trial, no credit card. Appointment booking is Acuity Scheduling, a separate subscription. Checked November 2026 on squarespace.com.
Best for
- Portfolios, creatives and service brands
- Simple online stores
- People who want polish without design work
What we like
- Consistently polished templates
- Every plan can sell online
- Unlimited bandwidth and built-in SEO on all plans
What to watch
- No free plan, only a 14-day trial
- Basic charges a 2% fee on store sales
- Booking needs a separate Acuity Scheduling subscription
- Fewer apps and less layout freedom than Wix or Webflow
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