Meta Shops vs Squarespace
A side-by-side look at Meta Shops and Squarespace. On our scoring, Squarespace comes out ahead — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
| Platform | ||
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| SellingScene score | 3.6/5 | 4.2/5 |
| User rating | 3.7 | 4.2 |
| Reviews | 2,050 | 2,240 |
| Pricing | ||
| Starting price | Free | $23/mo |
| Pricing model | free to set up + selling fees | per month, billed annually |
| Transaction fees | 5% per shipment (or $0.40 for orders ≤ $8) | 0% on Commerce plans |
| Hosting & setup | ||
| Hosting type | Social commerce | Fully hosted (SaaS) |
| Free trial | Free to set up | 14 days |
| Staff accounts | Business Manager roles | Up to 2 |
| Product limit | Catalog-based | Unlimited |
| Payments & security | ||
| Payment gateways | Meta Checkout / partner platforms | Stripe, PayPal, Square, Apple Pay |
| SSL included | Yes | Yes |
| PCI compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Gift cards | No | Yes |
| Catalog & content | ||
| Themes / templates | Limited storefront styling | 150+ templates |
| App marketplace | Commerce platform integrations | 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 | Help center, limited support | 24/7 email & live chat |
| Actions | Read review | Read review |
Why pick Meta Shops?
Meta Shops lets brands turn an existing Facebook and Instagram following into a tappable storefront with minimal setup. It works best as a sales channel alongside a real store, and checkout features vary a lot by region.
Best for: Brands with an active Facebook or Instagram audience
Read the full Meta Shops 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