Squarespace vs WooCommerce
A side-by-side look at Squarespace and WooCommerce. They score evenly overall, so the right pick depends on your priorities.
| Platform | ||
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| SellingScene score | 4.2/5 | 4.2/5 |
| User rating | 4.2 | 4.4 |
| Reviews | 2,240 | 3,890 |
| Pricing | ||
| Starting price | $23/mo | Free |
| Pricing model | per month, billed annually | free core + hosting & extensions |
| Transaction fees | 0% on Commerce plans | 0% (payment processor fees apply) |
| Hosting & setup | ||
| Hosting type | Fully hosted (SaaS) | Self-hosted |
| Free trial | 14 days | Free core plugin |
| Staff accounts | Up to 2 | Unlimited (role-based) |
| Product limit | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Payments & security | ||
| Payment gateways | Stripe, PayPal, Square, Apple Pay | 100+ via extensions (Stripe, PayPal, etc.) |
| SSL included | Yes | Yes |
| PCI compliant | Yes | Yes |
| Gift cards | Yes | Yes |
| Catalog & content | ||
| Themes / templates | 150+ templates | Thousands (WP ecosystem) |
| App marketplace | Limited (extensions) | 900+ official extensions |
| Multi-currency | No | Yes |
| Multi-language | No | Yes |
| POS included | Yes | No |
| Abandoned cart recovery | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in blog | Yes | Yes |
| Tools & flexibility | ||
| Drag-and-drop editor | Yes | Yes |
| API access | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile app | Yes | Yes |
| Support channels | 24/7 email & live chat | Docs, community forums, host/extension support |
| 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 WooCommerce?
WooCommerce gives you total ownership and zero platform fees, but you trade convenience for responsibility. If you already live in WordPress and have some technical comfort, it is unbeatable on flexibility and cost of goods.
Best for: WordPress users who want full control
Read the full WooCommerce review