Independent pricing guide. Not affiliated with Squarespace, Inc.
Updated 16 April 2026
Squarespace Pricing 2026: Every Plan, Fee, and Hidden Cost Explained
Plans range from $16 to $99 per month with annual billing. Four tiers: Basic, Core, Plus, and Advanced. Here is the full breakdown with every hidden cost, processing fee, and add-on exposed so you know what you will actually pay.
Annual vs Monthly Billing
Annual billing saves between $108 and $480 per year, depending on the plan. Annual plans also include a free custom domain for the first year.
| Plan | Annual (per month) | Monthly | Annual Total | Monthly Total | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $16 | $25 | $192 | $300 | $108 |
| Core | $23 | $33 | $276 | $396 | $120 |
| Plus | $39 | $54 | $468 | $648 | $180 |
| Advanced | $99 | $139 | $1,188 | $1,668 | $480 |
Full Feature Comparison
Every feature across all four Squarespace tiers. Click a plan name above for the full deep-dive.
| Feature | Basic | Core | Plus | Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly price (annual billing) | $16 | $23 | $39 | $99 |
| Monthly price (monthly billing) | $25 | $33 | $54 | $139 |
| Annual savings | $108/yr | $120/yr | $180/yr | $480/yr |
| Free custom domain (1st year) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SSL certificate | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Unlimited bandwidth and storage | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Contributors | 2 | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Video storage | 30 min | 5 hours | 50 hours | Unlimited |
| Custom CSS/JavaScript | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Premium integrations | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced analytics | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| E-commerce | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Payment processing fee | 2.9% + $0.30 | 2.7% + $0.30 | 2.7% + $0.30 | 2.5% + $0.30 |
| Abandoned cart recovery | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| POS integration | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Enhanced marketing tools | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Subscriptions | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced commerce analytics | No | No | No | Yes |
| Priority support | No | No | No | Yes |
Total Cost Calculator
Select your use case and add-ons to see the real cost of each plan, including year-one and year-two projections.
Basic
$16.00
per month (total)
$192
year one
$232
year two (with domain)
Basic
$16
base price/month
Total: $16.00/mo
$192/yr
Core
$23
base price/month
Total: $23.00/mo
$276/yr
Plus
$39
base price/month
Total: $39.00/mo
$468/yr
Advanced
$99
base price/month
Total: $99.00/mo
$1,188/yr
Prices reflect Squarespace rates as of April 2026. Annual billing shown unless monthly is selected. Free custom domain included for the first year on annual plans. Year two includes estimated $40 domain renewal. Processing fees are charged by Stripe/Square, not Squarespace.
Which Plan Is Right for You?
Portfolio or Personal Site
Basic
$16/moUnlimited bandwidth and storage, SSL, a free domain for the first year, and all templates. Two contributors is plenty for a personal site. No need to pay more unless you need custom code or premium integrations.
Service Business or Blog
Core
$23/moUnlimited contributors, premium integrations (Mailchimp, Zapier, OpenTable), advanced analytics, and 5 hours of video storage. Lower processing fees at 2.7% + $0.30 if you sell anything through the site.
Small to Medium Online Store
Core
$23/moEverything you need to sell: unlimited products, abandoned cart recovery, POS integration, and 0% Squarespace transaction surcharge. Processing at 2.7% + $0.30 is competitive. Upgrade to Plus only when you need enhanced marketing or more video storage.
Growing Store or Digital Products
Plus
$39/moLower digital product fees, 50 hours of video storage, subscriptions, and enhanced marketing tools. Worth the upgrade from Core if your store generates over $3,000 per month or you sell digital products regularly.
High-Volume Store
Advanced
$99/moThe lowest processing fees at 2.5% + $0.30, zero digital product fees, unlimited video storage, advanced commerce analytics, and priority support. The processing fee savings justify the cost once your monthly revenue exceeds $25,000.
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Squarespace vs WordPress
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