Comparison tool
Ecommerce platform comparison, side by side
Add up to four ecommerce platforms below to compare them side by side. We'll line up their pricing, capabilities and feature sets, from Shopify vs WooCommerce to BigCommerce vs Shopify, and highlight the winner on every scored row.
Comparing 1/4
| Platform | Squarespace Design-forward commerce 4.24.2 out of 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Starting price | $23/mo | |
| Transaction fees | 0% on Commerce plans | |
| Free trial | 14-day free trial | |
| Best value score | 4.04.0 out of 5 | |
| Overview | ||
| Overall rating | 4.24.2 out of 5 | |
| Category | Website Builder | |
| Hosting | Fully hosted | |
| Best for | Brands that value design | |
| Founded | 2004 | |
| Capabilities | ||
| Ease of use | 4.54.5 out of 5 | |
| Customization | 3.83.8 out of 5 | |
| Scalability | 3.43.4 out of 5 | |
| SEO | 4.04.0 out of 5 | |
| Support quality | 3.93.9 out of 5 | |
| Features | ||
| App marketplace | Limited extensions | |
| Payment gateways | Stripe, PayPal, Square | |
| Staff accounts | Contributor roles | |
| Point of sale (POS) | Yes | |
| Multi-currency | No | |
| Multilingual | Yes | |
| Abandoned cart recovery | Yes | |
| Built-in blog | Yes | |
| Headless / API | No | |
| 24/7 support | Yes | |
Score breakdown
Side-by-side ratings across the six dimensions we test.
Ease of use
Squarespace
4.5
Customization
Squarespace
3.8
Scalability
Squarespace
3.4
SEO
Squarespace
4.0
Value
Squarespace
4.0
Support
Squarespace
3.9
Squarespace
Famous for award-winning templates, Squarespace is the choice when presentation matters most. It blends polished content, portfolio, and commerce in one elegant editor.
Strengths
- Stunning, cohesive templates
- Great for content + portfolio + shop
- Built-in email & scheduling tools
Watch-outs
- Limited third-party app ecosystem
- Fewer advanced commerce features