Patreon vs Squarespace
A side-by-side look at Patreon and Squarespace. On our scoring, Squarespace comes out ahead — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
| Platform | ||
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| SellingScene score | 3.8/5 | 4.2/5 |
| User rating | 4 | 4.2 |
| Reviews | 1,480 | 2,240 |
| Pricing | ||
| Starting price | Free | $23/mo |
| Pricing model | no monthly fee, percentage of income | per month, billed annually |
| Transaction fees | 8–12% of monthly income (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 | Team access | Up to 2 |
| Product limit | N/A (membership tiers) | Unlimited |
| Payments & security | ||
| Payment gateways | Patreon-managed (cards, PayPal) | Stripe, PayPal, Square, Apple Pay |
| SSL included | Yes | Yes |
| PCI compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Gift cards | Yes | Yes |
| Catalog & content | ||
| Themes / templates | Creator page styling | 150+ templates |
| App marketplace | Apps & integrations | Limited (extensions) |
| Multi-currency | Yes | No |
| Multi-language | No | No |
| POS included | No | Yes |
| Abandoned cart recovery | No | Yes |
| Built-in blog | Yes | Yes |
| Tools & flexibility | ||
| Drag-and-drop editor | No | Yes |
| API access | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile app | Yes | Yes |
| Support channels | Help center, email, creator support | 24/7 email & live chat |
| Actions | Read review | Read review |
Why pick Patreon?
Patreon is the default home for recurring fan memberships, with tiers, gated posts, and a community layer that keeps supporters engaged. Its fees plus payment processing take a real bite, and discovery on-platform is weak.
Best for: Creators building recurring membership income
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