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Payhip vs Squarespace

A side-by-side look at Payhip and Squarespace. They score evenly overall, so the right pick depends on your priorities.

Platform
Payhip logoPayhipCreator & digital
Squarespace logoSquarespaceWebsite builder
Scores
SellingScene score4.2/54.2/5
User rating4.24.2
Reviews8102,240
Pricing
Starting priceFree$23/mo
Pricing modelfree plan + flat monthly tiersper month, billed annually
Transaction fees5% on free plan, 0% on paid plans0% on Commerce plans
Hosting & setup
Hosting typeFully hosted (SaaS)Fully hosted (SaaS)
Free trialFree plan available14 days
Staff accountsSingle accountUp to 2
Product limitUnlimitedUnlimited
Payments & security
Payment gatewaysPayPal, StripeStripe, PayPal, Square, Apple Pay
SSL includedYesYes
PCI compliantYesYes
Gift cardsYesYes
Catalog & content
Themes / templatesCustomizable storefront150+ templates
App marketplaceIntegrations & embedsLimited (extensions)
Multi-currencyNoNo
Multi-languageNoNo
POS includedNoYes
Abandoned cart recoveryYesYes
Built-in blogNoYes
Tools & flexibility
Drag-and-drop editorNoYes
API accessNoYes
Mobile appNoYes
Support channelsEmail support & help center24/7 email & live chat
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Why pick Payhip?

Payhip covers digital downloads, courses, memberships, and even physical goods with a generous free plan and no design lock-in. Drop the per-sale fee by upgrading, and you get one of the best values for solo creators.

Best for: Creators selling digital products on a budget

Read the full Payhip review

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

Read the full Squarespace review