Easy Digital Downloads vs Squarespace
A side-by-side look at Easy Digital Downloads and Squarespace. On our scoring, Squarespace comes out ahead — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
| Platform | ||
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| SellingScene score | 4.0/5 | 4.2/5 |
| User rating | 4.1 | 4.2 |
| Reviews | 670 | 2,240 |
| Pricing | ||
| Starting price | Free | $23/mo |
| Pricing model | free core + annual pass for extensions | per month, billed annually |
| Transaction fees | 0% (processor fees apply) | 0% on Commerce plans |
| Hosting & setup | ||
| Hosting type | Self-hosted (WordPress) | Fully hosted (SaaS) |
| Free trial | Free core plugin | 14 days |
| Staff accounts | WordPress roles | Up to 2 |
| Product limit | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Payments & security | ||
| Payment gateways | Stripe, PayPal + gateways | Stripe, PayPal, Square, Apple Pay |
| SSL included | Yes | Yes |
| PCI compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Gift cards | Yes | Yes |
| Catalog & content | ||
| Themes / templates | WordPress theme ecosystem | 150+ templates |
| App marketplace | Official extensions library | Limited (extensions) |
| Multi-currency | No | No |
| Multi-language | Yes | No |
| POS included | No | Yes |
| Abandoned cart recovery | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in blog | Yes | Yes |
| Tools & flexibility | ||
| Drag-and-drop editor | Yes | Yes |
| API access | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile app | No | Yes |
| Support channels | Ticket support (pass), documentation | 24/7 email & live chat |
| Actions | Read review | Read review |
Why pick Easy Digital Downloads?
Easy Digital Downloads is the specialist choice for selling digital goods on WordPress, with clean license and subscription handling that WooCommerce bolts on awkwardly. You will buy extension passes to unlock its full power.
Best for: WordPress users selling files and licenses
Read the full Easy Digital Downloads 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