Squarespace vs Wix: website builder pricing compared
Updated 2026-11-10 · listed A to Z, not ranked
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.
Wix is a drag-and-drop website builder with hosting included. It has a free plan and four paid site plans; the prices shown are for yearly subscriptions.
Listed A to Z, from squarespace.com and wix.com. Every figure below is quoted from those pages.
- 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.
- Main price table
- Free, Light, Core, Business, Business Elite
- Free option
- Free: $0
- Published prices
- Free, Light $17/mo, Core $29/mo, Business $39/mo, Business Elite $159/mo (yearly, USD). Free domain for a year on paid plans.
How we checked: Prices quoted from each official pricing page: Squarespace checked Nov 10, 2026, Wix 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. Squarespace lists 4 entries (Basic, Core, Plus, Advanced); Wix lists 5 (Free, Light, Core, Business, Business Elite).
- Lowest listed paid tier. Squarespace: Basic $19/mo, billed annually (per month). Wix: Light $17/mo, yearly subscription. Billing terms differ (per user or flat, monthly or annual), so check what each tier includes below.
- Free option. Squarespace: none in the published plan table. Wix: Free: $0.
- How prices are quoted. Squarespace: “Plans”. Wix: “Site plans”.
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.
Wix plans and prices
| Plan | Yearly subscription | Storage |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | No credit card required |
| Light | $17/month | 2 GB |
| Core | $29/month | 50 GB |
| Business | $39/month | 100 GB |
| Business Elite | $159/month | Unlimited |
USD prices as displayed for yearly subscriptions. Wix says prices and currency vary by location. Paid plans include a free domain for one year and a 14-day money-back guarantee.
From wix.com, checked Nov 10, 2026. Full breakdown: Wix pricing.
FAQ
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).
How much does Wix cost?
Free, Light $17/mo, Core $29/mo, Business $39/mo, Business Elite $159/mo (yearly, USD). Free domain for a year on paid plans. (checked Nov 10, 2026).
Do Squarespace and Wix have a free option?
Squarespace: none in the published plan table. Wix: Free: $0.
What is the cheapest paid plan, Squarespace or Wix?
Lowest listed paid tier: Squarespace Basic $19/mo, billed annually (per month); Wix Light $17/mo, yearly subscription (as quoted on each pricing page). Billing units differ, so compare what each includes.
Which is better, Squarespace or Wix?
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: squarespace.com (checked Nov 10, 2026) and wix.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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