Podia vs Squarespace
A side-by-side look at Podia and Squarespace. On our scoring, Squarespace comes out ahead — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
| Platform | PodiaCreator & digital | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| SellingScene score | 4.2/5 | 4.2/5 |
| User rating | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| Reviews | 760 | 2,240 |
| Pricing | ||
| Starting price | Free | $23/mo |
| Pricing model | free plan + paid tiers | per month, billed annually |
| Transaction fees | 8% on free plan, 0% on paid plans | 0% on Commerce plans |
| Hosting & setup | ||
| Hosting type | Fully hosted (SaaS) | Fully hosted (SaaS) |
| Free trial | Free plan available | 14 days |
| Staff accounts | By plan | Up to 2 |
| Product limit | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Payments & security | ||
| Payment gateways | Stripe, PayPal | Stripe, PayPal, Square, Apple Pay |
| SSL included | Yes | Yes |
| PCI compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Gift cards | No | Yes |
| Catalog & content | ||
| Themes / templates | Customizable storefront | 150+ templates |
| App marketplace | Integrations & embeds | Limited (extensions) |
| Multi-currency | No | No |
| Multi-language | No | No |
| POS included | No | Yes |
| Abandoned cart recovery | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in blog | Yes | Yes |
| Tools & flexibility | ||
| Drag-and-drop editor | Yes | Yes |
| API access | No | Yes |
| Mobile app | No | Yes |
| Support channels | Live chat & email | 24/7 email & live chat |
| Actions | Read review | Read review |
Why pick Podia?
Podia is an approachable all-in-one for creators who sell knowledge, combining courses, downloads, memberships, and email in one tidy dashboard. It is not the most powerful course tool, but its simplicity is the point.
Best for: Educators selling courses and memberships
Read the full Podia 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