Finding the Best Squarespace Pricing Plan
If you’ve ever tried to understand how Squarespace structures their pricing plans, you’ve probably noticed how each plan seems similar — but the differences matter more than you think.
Choosing the right plan isn’t just about saving a few euros per month; it’s about unlocking the right features for your site’s goals. In this article, we’ll compare Squarespace’s Personal, Business, and Commerce plans to help you decide which one fits your website best in 2025.
Whether you’re launching a personal portfolio, a business website, or a full online store, this showdown will make it clear where your money should go (and where you can save it).
👉 Want to make sure you’re choosing the right plan from the start? Book a free call and I’ll help you figure out what plan matches your goals — plus how to save more with the Squarespace Circle discount.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Overview of Each Plan
Key Features Comparison
Pricing & Value for Money
Pros and Cons
Conclusion
FAQ
Personal Plan – For Simple, No-Code Websites
Squarespace’s Personal Plan is the most basic tier — ideal for simple websites, portfolios, or blogs that don’t require advanced features.
You get:
Access to customizable templates
Mobile optimization
Free custom domain (first year)
Ability to sell basic products and send invoices
Built-in SEO tools
However, it does not include Code Injection, which means no JavaScript or advanced integrations. You can still use custom CSS and HTML blocks, but customization is limited.
💡 Best for: Beginners, personal portfolios, or static business sites.
Business Plan – Best for Custom Features & Flexibility
The Business Plan is the most popular option — and for good reason. It’s the plan I recommend for most clients who want flexibility without committing to a full commerce setup.
It includes everything from the Personal Plan plus:
Code Injection support (add JavaScript, CSS, HTML)
Advanced analytics
Custom checkout on your domain
Advanced shipping options
Basic eCommerce tools
💡 Why it matters:
The ability to use JavaScript via Code Injection lets you add animations, custom features, tracking scripts, or third-party integrations — things that make your site stand out visually and functionally.
💡 Best for: Small businesses, creative professionals, and anyone planning to use custom code.
Commerce Squarespace pricing Plans (Basic & Advanced) – For Online Stores
When you move into Commerce, Squarespace shifts from simple websites to full online selling platforms.
Commerce Basic
Includes everything in Business plus:
0% transaction fees
Advanced shipping tools
Powerful merchandising features
Product variants & categories
💡 Best for: Small online stores that want to avoid transaction fees and get essential eCommerce tools.
Commerce Advanced
Everything from Commerce Basic, plus:
Sell subscriptions
Advanced discount options
Abandoned cart recovery
Priority support
0% transaction fees on invoices and store sales
💡 Best for: Established stores that rely heavily on automation, advanced discounts, and recurring sales.
Pricing & Value for Money
Squarespace prices vary slightly by region, but here’s how they generally compare (as of 2025):
Personal: Lowest cost, ideal for beginners.
Business: Mid-tier, best value for most users.
Commerce Basic: Higher price, removes transaction fees.
Commerce Advanced: Premium tier for full-scale eCommerce.
💡 Save more:
Paying annually can save up to 25–30%.
Working with a Squarespace Circle member (or joining yourself) gets you an additional 10% to 25% discount depending on circle tier and an extended 3-month trial.
The Squarespace Circle Silver membership is free to join for anyone and offers:
10% discount on new annual subscriptions
3-month trial (instead of 14 days)
Access to product news and community forums
Pros and Cons
Personal Plan
✅ Affordable and simple to use
✅ Perfect for basic sites or portfolios
❌ No Code Injection
❌ Limited analytics
Business Plan
✅ Best balance between price and customization
✅ Supports JavaScript and third-party integrations
✅ Great for SEO and brand design flexibility
❌ 3% transaction fee if you sell online
Commerce Basic
✅ 0% transaction fees
✅ Full online store tools
✅ Advanced shipping and merchandising
❌ Fewer automation features
Commerce Advanced
✅ Best for high-volume stores
✅ Advanced discounting and subscriptions
✅ 0% fees + abandoned cart recovery
❌ Higher monthly cost
Choosing the right Squarespace plan comes down to what your site needs — not just what’s cheapest.
If you want something simple and code-free, Personal will get you online quickly.
If you plan to grow, add features, or use JavaScript animations, Business gives you the most flexibility.
If you’re ready to sell products or run a serious eCommerce site, Commerce Basic or Advanced will pay off in the long run.
👉 Need help deciding which plan suits your project? Check out my Squarespace portfolio or contact me directly.
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It depends on your plan. Most personal sites start affordably, while full eCommerce sites cost more depending on features.
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Squarespace doesn’t really do 50% off, but there are legit ways to save:
Pay annually — that already saves you around 25–30%.
Join the free Squarespace Circle program for a 10% discount and a longer trial period.
If you work with a Circle designer (like me), you can often get up to 20% off your first payment thanks to the Circle Gold perk I have access to.
💡 That discount applies only to your first payment — but it’s still a nice bonus when launching a new site.
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Yes — it’s one of the best all-in-one website platforms for design, simplicity, and flexibility, especially for creative businesses.
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That’s usually for a domain renewal or an add-on service like email or a commerce feature. Always check your billing section for details.
