Shopify vs Squarespace: website builder pricing compared
Updated 2026-11-10 · listed A to Z, not ranked
Shopify is an ecommerce platform for running an online store, in-person sales and selling on social and AI channels. Plans differ in staff accounts, reporting and payment rates.
Squarespace sells four website plans. Each has a monthly price and a lower price when you pay annually. The plans also differ in card processing rates, online store transaction fees and the AI credits included.
Listed A to Z, from shopify.com and squarespace.com. Every figure below is quoted from those pages.
- Main price table
- Basic, Grow, Advanced, Plus, Agentic
- Free option
- Agentic plan $0/mo (selling in AI channels); store plans: 3 days free, then $1/month for 3 months
- Published prices
- Basic $29/mo, Grow $89/mo, Advanced $359/mo billed yearly ($39, $105, $399 monthly); Plus from $2,300/mo.
- Main price table
- Basic, Core, Plus, Advanced
- Free option
- None in the published plan table
- Published prices
- Basic, Core, Plus and Advanced, monthly vs annual prices, card rates, store transaction fees and AI credits.
How we checked: Prices quoted from each official pricing page: Shopify checked Nov 10, 2026, Squarespace checked Nov 10, 2026. Taxes, usage overages and promotions can change what you pay; confirm with each provider before you buy.
How they compare
- Main price table. Shopify lists 5 entries (Basic, Grow, Advanced, Plus, Agentic); Squarespace lists 4 (Basic, Core, Plus, Advanced).
- Lowest listed paid tier. Shopify: Basic $29, pay yearly. Squarespace: Basic $19/mo, billed annually (per month). Billing terms differ (per user or flat, monthly or annual), so check what each tier includes below.
- Free option. Shopify: Agentic plan $0/mo (selling in AI channels); store plans: 3 days free, then $1/month for 3 months. Squarespace: none in the published plan table.
Shopify plans and prices
| Plan | Pay yearly | Pay monthly | For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $29 USD/mo | $39 USD/mo | Solo entrepreneurs |
| Grow | $89 USD/mo | $105 USD/mo | Small teams (up to 5 staff accounts) |
| Advanced | $359 USD/mo | $399 USD/mo | Global reach (15 staff accounts) |
| Plus | Starts at $2,300 USD/mo | Starts at $2,300 USD/mo | Complex businesses; "Try for $399" |
| Agentic | $0/mo | $0/mo | Selling in AI channels |
The page offers: try 3 days free, then $1/month for 3 months. POS Pro is an add-on at $89/mo per location.
| Rate | Basic | Grow | Advanced | Plus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online standard card rates | 2.9% + 30¢ | 2.7% + 30¢ | 2.5% + 30¢ | 2.25% + 30¢ |
| Online premium card rates | 3.5% + 30¢ | 3.3% + 30¢ | 3.1% + 30¢ | 2.95% + 30¢ |
| In-person card rates | 2.6% + 10¢ | 2.5% + 10¢ | 2.4% + 10¢ | 2.3% + 10¢ |
| USDC rates | 2.9% + 30¢ | 2.7% + 30¢ | 2.5% + 30¢ | 2.25% + 30¢ |
| Third-party transaction fees | 2% | 1% | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Online international rates add 1% on every plan. PayPal Wallet rates start at 3.49% + 49¢.
From shopify.com, checked Nov 10, 2026. Full breakdown: Shopify pricing.
Squarespace plans and prices
| Plan | Billed monthly | Billed annually (per month) | Card rates (Squarespace Payments) | AI credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $25/mo | $19/mo | from 2.9% + $0.30 | 10 (one-time) |
| Core | $39/mo | $29/mo | from 2.9% + $0.30 | 20 / month |
| Plus | $65/mo | $49/mo | from 2.7% + $0.30 | 40 / month |
| Advanced | $139/mo | $99/mo | from 2.5% + $0.30 | 120 / month |
Basic lists a 2% online store transaction fee; Core, Plus and Advanced list no fees on online store transactions. Squarespace notes card rates differ by country (its page also shows 3.2% + $0.30 for some cases).
From squarespace.com, checked Nov 10, 2026. Full breakdown: Squarespace pricing.
FAQ
How much does Shopify cost?
Basic $29/mo, Grow $89/mo, Advanced $359/mo billed yearly ($39, $105, $399 monthly); Plus from $2,300/mo. (checked Nov 10, 2026).
How much does Squarespace cost?
Basic, Core, Plus and Advanced, monthly vs annual prices, card rates, store transaction fees and AI credits. (checked Nov 10, 2026).
Do Shopify and Squarespace have a free option?
Shopify: Agentic plan $0/mo (selling in AI channels); store plans: 3 days free, then $1/month for 3 months. Squarespace: none in the published plan table.
What is the cheapest paid plan, Shopify or Squarespace?
Lowest listed paid tier: Shopify Basic $29, pay yearly; Squarespace Basic $19/mo, billed annually (per month) (as quoted on each pricing page). Billing units differ, so compare what each includes.
Which is better, Shopify or Squarespace?
We do not pick a winner. The two price and package their products differently; the tables above quote each official pricing page so you can match a plan to your own usage.
Where do these prices come from?
Each vendor's own pricing page: shopify.com (checked Nov 10, 2026) and squarespace.com (checked Nov 10, 2026). Prices change; confirm on the vendor's page before you buy.
Sources (official pages, read 2026-11-10)
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