Square Online vs Squarespace
A side-by-side look at Square Online and Squarespace. On our scoring, Squarespace comes out ahead — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
| Platform | ||
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| SellingScene score | 4.1/5 | 4.2/5 |
| User rating | 4 | 4.2 |
| Reviews | 1,320 | 2,240 |
| Pricing | ||
| Starting price | Free | $23/mo |
| Pricing model | free plan + processing fees | per month, billed annually |
| Transaction fees | 2.9% + 30¢ online | 0% on Commerce plans |
| Hosting & setup | ||
| Hosting type | Fully hosted (SaaS) | Fully hosted (SaaS) |
| Free trial | Free plan available | 14 days |
| Staff accounts | Role-based | Up to 2 |
| Product limit | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Payments & security | ||
| Payment gateways | Square (primary) | Stripe, PayPal, Square, Apple Pay |
| SSL included | Yes | Yes |
| PCI compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Gift cards | Yes | Yes |
| Catalog & content | ||
| Themes / templates | Template-based | 150+ templates |
| App marketplace | Square App Marketplace | Limited (extensions) |
| Multi-currency | No | No |
| Multi-language | No | No |
| POS included | Yes | Yes |
| Abandoned cart recovery | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in blog | No | Yes |
| Tools & flexibility | ||
| Drag-and-drop editor | Yes | Yes |
| API access | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile app | Yes | Yes |
| Support channels | Phone & chat (business hours), email | 24/7 email & live chat |
| Actions | Read review | Read review |
Why pick Square Online?
Square Online is the obvious add-on for businesses already running Square POS in the real world. The free plan is genuinely usable, though serious online-first brands will outgrow its lighter feature set.
Best for: Retail & restaurants already using Square
Read the full Square Online 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