Squarespace Pricing
Squarespace costs from $16/mo up to $39/mo — about $192/year at the entry tier. There are 3 plans, and no free tier. That is below the $39/mo average for ecommerce platforms we track.
Squarespace plans & prices
Every Squarespace plan, what it includes, and who each one suits.
What Squarespace costs over time
List price per plan, projected across a year. Annual prepayment is often discounted, so treat these as the ceiling rather than the final bill.
| Plan | Per month | 3 months | 12 months |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $16 | $48 | $192 |
| CorePopular | $23 | $69 | $276 |
| Plus | $39 | $117 | $468 |
What each plan includes
Each tier builds on the one before it, so higher plans also include everything below them.
| Feature | Basic $16 | Core $23 | Plus $39 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Website | |||
| Basic features | |||
| Ecommerce | |||
| No transaction fees | |||
| Advanced shipping | |||
| Limited APIs |
Which Squarespace plan should you choose?
On a budget → Basic ($16/mo)
The cheapest paid way in — $192 a year.
Most teams → Core ($23/mo)
The plan Squarespace positions as its best-value tier for Creatives & lifestyle brands.
Scaling up → Plus ($39/mo)
The full feature set — worth it once you need everything below the top row.
Is Squarespace good value?
Across the 4 other ecommerce platforms we track, entry pricing averages $39/mo (from $39 to $39). Squarespace starts at $16/mo — below average.
| Cheaper alternative | Starts at | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| WixDrag-and-drop site & store builder | Free | 4.4/5 |
| WooCommerceOpen-source ecommerce for WordPress | Free | 4.4/5 |
Hidden costs to budget for
- • Per-seat plans multiply with team size — check whether the price above is per user.
- • Headline prices usually assume annual billing; paying monthly costs more.
- • Premium support, extra storage, and higher API limits are common paid add-ons.
- • Watch for renewal pricing: introductory rates often rise at the second term.
Ready to try Squarespace?
Check current pricing and any live offers on their site.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Squarespace cost?+
Squarespace starts at $16 per month, running up to $39 per month on its top tier. There are 3 plans in total.
Does Squarespace have a free plan?+
No — Squarespace does not offer a permanently free plan. The cheapest way in is the Basic plan at $16/mo. Free trials may still be available.
How much is Squarespace per year?+
At the Basic price of $16/mo, Squarespace costs about $192 per year. Many vendors discount annual billing, so the real figure is often lower if you prepay.
Is Squarespace expensive compared with other ecommerce platforms?+
The 4 other ecommerce platforms we track average $39/mo to start. Squarespace's cheapest paid plan is $16/mo, which is below that average.
Are there hidden costs with Squarespace?+
Headline prices often assume annual prepayment, and per-seat plans multiply with team size. Premium support, extra storage, and higher API limits are commonly paid add-ons — check these before you commit.