Gumroad vs Squarespace
A side-by-side look at Gumroad 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 | 1,890 | 2,240 |
| Pricing | ||
| Starting price | Free | $23/mo |
| Pricing model | no monthly fee, flat per-sale fee | per month, billed annually |
| Transaction fees | 10% flat fee per sale (plus processing) | 0% on Commerce plans |
| Hosting & setup | ||
| Hosting type | Fully hosted (SaaS) | Fully hosted (SaaS) |
| Free trial | Free to start | 14 days |
| Staff accounts | Single account | Up to 2 |
| Product limit | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Payments & security | ||
| Payment gateways | Gumroad-managed (cards, PayPal) | Stripe, PayPal, Square, Apple Pay |
| SSL included | Yes | Yes |
| PCI compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Gift cards | No | Yes |
| Catalog & content | ||
| Themes / templates | Simple profile storefront | 150+ templates |
| App marketplace | Zapier & integrations | Limited (extensions) |
| Multi-currency | Yes | No |
| Multi-language | No | 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 | No | Yes |
| Support channels | Email & help center | 24/7 email & live chat |
| Actions | Read review | Read review |
Why pick Gumroad?
Gumroad is the fastest way for a creator to start charging for digital products, with a setup measured in minutes and zero monthly cost. The flat 10% fee is steep at volume, and the storefront is intentionally bare-bones.
Best for: Creators selling ebooks, files, and memberships fast
Read the full Gumroad 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