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
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