Ecommerce Platforms · Website Builders
Squarespace Commerce review
Design-led website builder whose Core, Plus and Advanced plans add commerce with lower card rates as the plan rises.
Squarespace Commerce at a glance
- Category
- Ecommerce Platforms, Website Builders
- Starting price
- EUR 12/month (Basic, lower of the two shown figures); 14-day trial
- Pricing model
- tiered monthly plan
- Public pricing
- Yes
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- Yes
- Contract
- monthly or annual
- G2 rating
- 4.4 (1,135 reviews)
- Founded
- 2003
- Headquarters
- New York, US
Buying Squarespace Commerce: security, admin and contract
- Contract
- Monthly or annual; 14-day trial.
Questions to ask Squarespace Commerce before you sign
- Which plan includes SAML SSO, and what does it cost for our seat count?
- Is SCIM provisioning included, or a paid add-on?
- Which plan includes audit logs, and how long are they kept?
- Where is our data stored, and can we choose the region?
- Can we sign your standard DPA without changes?
- What will the price be at renewal, and is the increase capped?
Questions are listed where Squarespace Commerce's public pages leave the answer open.
Who Squarespace Commerce is for
Choose Squarespace Commerce if
- Brands and creators that prioritize templates and design.
- Small stores wanting site and store from one vendor.
- Sellers of digital content or memberships.
Look elsewhere if
- Stores wanting extensive app marketplaces or advanced B2B.
- Basic plan users needing custom code (not included)
Squarespace Commerce pricing
| Plan | Price | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | EUR 17 / EUR 12 per month | per site | Online store fee 2%; card 2.0% + EUR 0.25; 2 contributors; no CSS/JS customization |
| Core | EUR 24 / EUR 18 per month | per site | 0% store fee; card 2.0% + EUR 0.25; unlimited contributors; automated tax 0.15% (max EUR 0.99) |
| Plus | EUR 42 / EUR 32 per month | per site | Card 1.7% + EUR 0.25 |
| Advanced | EUR 79 / EUR 69 per month | per site | Card 1.5% + EUR 0.25 |
The vendor page shows two unlabeled EUR figures per plan; they are likely monthly vs annual billing but this is unconfirmed. The page says annual plans save up to 36%. 14-day trial, no card. Prices are shown in EUR on the vendor site; no USD price published.
Squarespace Commerce features by buying criteria
| Criterion | What we found |
|---|---|
| Hosted versus self-hosted | Hosted SaaS. |
| Payment processing and transaction fees | Basic 2% store fee + 2.0% + EUR 0.25 card; Core 0% store fee; Advanced card 1.5% + EUR 0.25. |
| Themes and customization | CSS/JS and code injection from Core up. |
| Scalability and checkout limits | Unlimited product sales on Basic per vendor page. |
| Pricing model and transparency | Four tiers, fee falls as plan rises. |
| Target company size | Small business. |
| Editor and template quality | Templates and AI credits (20 to 120/month) |
| Ecommerce capability | Payment plans, discounts and Google Shopping from Core up. |
| Customization and code access | CSS/JS customization from Core. |
| App marketplace and integrations | API integrations from Core. |
| Hosting, uptime and speed | Video hosting 30 min to unlimited by plan. |
What most Squarespace Commerce reviews leave out
- Basic charges a 2% store transaction fee on top of card fees; Core and up remove it.
- CSS/JS customization and code injection start at Core.
- Digital content and membership fee is 7% on Basic, 5% Core, 1% Plus, 0% Advanced.
- Automated tax adds a fee (0.15% to 0.05%, max EUR 0.99).
- Annual plans save up to 36% per vendor.
Squarespace Commerce alternatives
Wix eCommerceSmall shops and service businesses that want site and store in one editor.Free plan; ecommerce from $29.77/month (Core) billed yearly
ShopifySmall and mid-size brands that want a hosted store without managing servers.$29/month billed yearly ($39 monthly) for Basic
BigCommerceGrowing stores wanting B2B tools and open APIs on a hosted platform.$29/month billed yearly (Core), $39 monthly
WooCommerceMerchants already on WordPress who want full code control.Free (core); hosting typically $25-$350/month
Adobe Commerce (Magento)Large merchants with in-house or agency developers.Contact sales
Big CartelArtists and small makers who want a cheap flat-fee store.$15/month (Platinum)
Squarespace Commerce compared
Sources
Every fact on this page comes from Squarespace Commerce's own pricing, product or documentation pages, G2 and company records, checked on October 24, 2026. Unknown values are left out instead of estimated.