Squarespace Review
Verdict: Squarespace earns 4.4/5 from 9,400 reviews, ranking #4 of 5 ecommerce platforms we track. It suits Creatives & lifestyle brands best. Beautiful templates is its standout strength, while less ecommerce depth is the main trade-off to weigh.
Our take on Squarespace
Squarespace is loved for award-winning templates and a polished editor, with capable ecommerce built in. A favorite of creatives, portfolios, and lifestyle brands.
Key features
- Award-winning templates
- Built-in ecommerce
- Blogging
- Email campaigns
- Scheduling (Acuity)
Pros & cons
Pros
- Beautiful templates
- Polished editor
- All-in-one
Cons
- Less ecommerce depth
- Fewer third-party apps
Who Squarespace is for
A good fit if…
- • You are creatives & lifestyle brands.
- • Your use case is portfolios + shop.
- • Your use case is lifestyle brands.
- • Your use case is content + commerce.
- • Beautiful templates matters to you.
Look elsewhere if…
- • Less ecommerce depth would be a dealbreaker.
- • Fewer third-party apps would be a dealbreaker.
Squarespace pricing
Full pricing breakdown →| Plan | Price | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | $16/mo | $192 |
| CorePopular | $23/mo | $276 |
| Plus | $39/mo | $468 |
How Squarespace compares
| Measure | Squarespace | Category average |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4/5 | 4.4/5 |
| Starting price | $16/mo | $39/mo |
| Rank by rating | #4 of 5 | — |
| Public API | No | 4 of 4 offer one |
Integrations
Alternatives to consider
All Squarespace alternatives →
Bottom line on Squarespace
4.4/5 · Paid · best for Creatives & lifestyle brands
Frequently asked questions
Is Squarespace worth it?+
Squarespace is rated 4.4/5 across 9,400 reviews and is best suited to Creatives & lifestyle brands. Beautiful templates is the standout strength; the main trade-off is less ecommerce depth.
What do users like most about Squarespace?+
Beautiful templates, Polished editor, All-in-one.
What are the downsides of Squarespace?+
Less ecommerce depth, Fewer third-party apps. Whether these matter depends on your use case — see who it is and isn't for above.
How much does Squarespace cost?+
Squarespace starts at $16/mo. See the full plan breakdown on our Squarespace pricing page.
How does Squarespace compare with other ecommerce platforms?+
Among the 5 ecommerce platforms we track, Squarespace ranks #4 by rating (4.4/5 vs a 4.4/5 category average).
What is Squarespace best used for?+
Portfolios + shop, Lifestyle brands, Content + commerce.