Square Online vs Webflow Ecommerce
A side-by-side look at Square Online and Webflow Ecommerce. On our scoring, Square Online comes out ahead — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
| Platform | ||
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| SellingScene score | 4.1/5 | 3.8/5 |
| User rating | 4 | 4.3 |
| Reviews | 1,320 | 870 |
| Pricing | ||
| Starting price | Free | $29/mo |
| Pricing model | free plan + processing fees | Ecommerce Standard, billed annually |
| Transaction fees | 2.9% + 30¢ online | 2% on Standard, 0% on higher tiers |
| Hosting & setup | ||
| Hosting type | Fully hosted (SaaS) | Fully hosted (SaaS) |
| Free trial | Free plan available | Free plan available |
| Staff accounts | Role-based | Role-based by plan |
| Product limit | Unlimited | Up to 3,000 (by plan) |
| Payments & security | ||
| Payment gateways | Square (primary) | Stripe, PayPal, Apple Pay |
| SSL included | Yes | Yes |
| PCI compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Gift cards | Yes | No |
| Catalog & content | ||
| Themes / templates | Template-based | Templates + full custom design |
| App marketplace | Square App Marketplace | Growing app marketplace |
| Multi-currency | No | No |
| Multi-language | No | Yes |
| POS included | Yes | No |
| 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 | No |
| Support channels | Phone & chat (business hours), email | Email/ticket, University, community forum |
| 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 Webflow Ecommerce?
Webflow gives designers near-total visual control without writing code, producing some of the most distinctive stores on the web. The learning curve is real and its commerce features stay lighter than dedicated platforms.
Best for: Designers building pixel-perfect custom stores
Read the full Webflow Ecommerce review