Amazon vs Squarespace
A side-by-side look at Amazon and Squarespace. On our scoring, Squarespace comes out ahead — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
| Platform | ||
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| SellingScene score | 3.9/5 | 4.2/5 |
| User rating | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| Reviews | 9,210 | 2,240 |
| Pricing | ||
| Starting price | $40/mo | $23/mo |
| Pricing model | Professional plan, per month | per month, billed annually |
| Transaction fees | 8–15% referral fee + optional FBA fees | 0% on Commerce plans |
| Hosting & setup | ||
| Hosting type | Marketplace | Fully hosted (SaaS) |
| Free trial | Individual plan (pay per sale) | 14 days |
| Staff accounts | User permissions | Up to 2 |
| Product limit | Unlimited listings | Unlimited |
| Payments & security | ||
| Payment gateways | Amazon-managed checkout | Stripe, PayPal, Square, Apple Pay |
| SSL included | Yes | Yes |
| PCI compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Gift cards | No | Yes |
| Catalog & content | ||
| Themes / templates | N/A (standard listings) | 150+ templates |
| App marketplace | Selling Partner Appstore | Limited (extensions) |
| Multi-currency | Yes | No |
| Multi-language | Yes | No |
| POS included | No | Yes |
| Abandoned cart recovery | No | Yes |
| Built-in blog | No | Yes |
| Tools & flexibility | ||
| Drag-and-drop editor | No | Yes |
| API access | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile app | Yes | Yes |
| Support channels | Seller Support, case log | 24/7 email & live chat |
| Actions | Read review | Read review |
Why pick Amazon?
Selling on Amazon means instant access to the largest pool of ready-to-buy shoppers on earth, plus FBA fulfillment that handles storage and shipping. The trade-off is fierce competition, thin margins after fees, and almost no control over the customer relationship.
Best for: Sellers chasing maximum reach and Prime logistics
Read the full Amazon reviewWhy pick Squarespace?
Squarespace is the choice when design matters most. Its templates are gorgeous out of the box and the all-in-one editor is a joy, but the limited app ecosystem makes it a poor fit for large or complex catalogs.
Best for: Designers and content-led small stores
Read the full Squarespace review