Squarespace
A hosted website builder with templates, a drag-and-drop editor, online store and scheduling tools.
Our verdict
What it does well
- Hosting, SSL and templates are included in every plan
- Online store, bookings, invoices and email campaigns in one place
- Annual plans include one year of a free custom domain
Where it falls short
- No free plan, only a 14-day free trial
- Basic plan charges a 2% fee on online store sales
- Digital content and memberships carry a 5-7% fee on lower plans
Squarespace is a hosted website builder. You start from a template or its AI builder, edit with a drag-and-drop editor, and sell products, services, bookings and memberships from the same account. Hosting and security, including SSL, are included.
There is no free plan, but every site starts with a free 14-day trial and no credit card is required. The pricing page shows three plans: Basic ($19/mo monthly or $12/mo annually), Core ($27 or $17) and Advanced ($36 or $25).
Transaction fees differ by plan. Online store fees are 2% on Basic and 0% on Core and Advanced. Digital content and membership fees are 7% on Basic, 5% on Core and 0% on Advanced. Annual plans include one year of free domain registration.
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Last updated 16 October 2026. Facts checked against the official site on 16 October 2026. How we make money