Squarespace vs Volusion
A side-by-side look at Squarespace and Volusion. On our scoring, Squarespace comes out ahead — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
| Platform | VolusionAll-in-one | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| SellingScene score | 4.2/5 | 3.5/5 |
| User rating | 4.2 | 3.5 |
| Reviews | 2,240 | 610 |
| Pricing | ||
| Starting price | $23/mo | $35/mo |
| Pricing model | per month, billed annually | Personal plan, per month |
| Transaction fees | 0% on Commerce plans | 0% (processing applies) |
| Hosting & setup | ||
| Hosting type | Fully hosted (SaaS) | Fully hosted (SaaS) |
| Free trial | 14 days | 14 days |
| Staff accounts | Up to 2 | By plan |
| Product limit | Unlimited | Tiered (100 to unlimited) |
| Payments & security | ||
| Payment gateways | Stripe, PayPal, Square, Apple Pay | Volusion Payments + others |
| SSL included | Yes | Yes |
| PCI compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Gift cards | Yes | Yes |
| Catalog & content | ||
| Themes / templates | 150+ templates | Theme library |
| App marketplace | Limited (extensions) | Limited integrations |
| Multi-currency | No | No |
| Multi-language | No | No |
| POS included | Yes | No |
| Abandoned cart recovery | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in blog | Yes | No |
| Tools & flexibility | ||
| Drag-and-drop editor | Yes | Yes |
| API access | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile app | Yes | No |
| Support channels | 24/7 email & live chat | Phone, chat, email |
| Actions | Read review | Read 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 reviewWhy pick Volusion?
Volusion is one of the oldest hosted carts and still ships with solid built-in inventory and reporting tools. Its lack of a native blog, dated themes, and bandwidth-based limits make it feel behind the times.
Best for: Small catalogs wanting built-in analytics
Read the full Volusion review