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
Why 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