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Squarespace Pricing: Why the Business Plan Costs More Than You Think
Updated 30 March 2026
Plans run $16 to $65 per month. But the 3% transaction fee on Business, plus domain renewals and email add-ons, change the real math entirely. Here is the full breakdown with every hidden cost exposed.
Personal
$16
/month (annual)
Portfolios, blogs
Business
$33
/month
3% transaction fee
Commerce Basic
$36
/month (annual)
0% transaction fee
Commerce Adv.
$65
/month (annual)
Subscriptions, analytics
Plan Comparison Grid
Every feature across all four Squarespace tiers, so you can see exactly what each plan includes.
| Feature | Personal | Business | Commerce Basic | Commerce Adv. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly price (annual billing) | $16 | $33 | $36 | $65 |
| Monthly price (monthly billing) | $23 | $33 | $40 | $72 |
| Free custom domain (1st year) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SSL certificate | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Unlimited bandwidth | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SEO tools | Basic | Advanced | Advanced | Advanced |
| Custom CSS/JavaScript | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Pop-ups and banners | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| E-commerce | No | Yes (3% fee) | Yes (0% fee) | Yes (0% fee) |
| Transaction fee | N/A | 3% | 0% | 0% |
| Products | N/A | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Abandoned cart recovery | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Product reviews | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| POS integration | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Subscriptions | No | No | No | Yes |
| Advanced discounts | No | No | No | Yes |
| Real-time carrier shipping | No | No | No | Yes |
| Advanced analytics | No | No | No | Yes |
| Contributors | 2 | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
The Transaction Fee Problem
The Business plan at $33 per month looks like a good deal for small stores. But it charges a 3% transaction fee on every sale, on top of the standard 2.9% + $0.30 payment processing fee. Commerce Basic at $36 per month charges 0% transaction fees from Squarespace. That is just $3 more per month.
The break-even point is simple: if you sell more than $100 per month through your Squarespace store, you lose money on the Business plan. At $100 in monthly sales, the 3% fee costs $3, which is exactly what you would save by staying on Business instead of Commerce Basic. Above $100, Commerce Basic saves you money every single month.
Transaction Fee Impact at Different Revenue Levels
| Monthly Sales | Business Plan (3% fee) | Commerce Basic (0% fee) | You Save With Commerce Basic |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 | $33 + $3 = $36/mo | $36/mo | $0 (break-even) |
| $500 | $33 + $15 = $48/mo | $36/mo | $12/month ($144/year) |
| $1,000 | $33 + $30 = $63/mo | $36/mo | $27/month ($324/year) |
| $2,500 | $33 + $75 = $108/mo | $36/mo | $72/month ($864/year) |
| $5,000 | $33 + $150 = $183/mo | $36/mo | $147/month ($1,764/year) |
| $10,000 | $33 + $300 = $333/mo | $36/mo | $297/month ($3,564/year) |
Transaction fees shown are Squarespace's surcharge only. All plans also incur standard payment processing fees (2.9% + $0.30 per transaction through Stripe).
Hidden Costs Beyond the Plan Price
The advertised monthly price is only part of what you will actually pay. Here are the costs that add up.
Custom domain renewal
$20 to $70/yearFree for the first year on annual plans. Standard .com domains renew around $20/year. Premium TLDs like .store or .design cost $40 to $70/year.
Google Workspace email
$7/user/monthSquarespace does not include email hosting. Google Workspace is the official add-on at $7 per user per month ($84/year per user). You can use free alternatives like Zoho Mail.
Business plan transaction fee
3% of every saleOnly applies to the Business plan. At $500/month in sales, this costs $15/month ($180/year). Commerce Basic at $3/month more charges 0%.
Squarespace Scheduling
From $14/monthFormerly Acuity Scheduling. Starts at $14/month for the Emerging plan (1 calendar). Growing plan with 6 calendars costs $23/month. Powerhouse plan with 36 calendars costs $45/month.
Email campaigns
From $7/monthSquarespace Email Campaigns starts at $7/month for 500 emails. Scales to $48/month for 250,000 emails. Competes with Mailchimp but is more limited in automation.
Premium templates and blocks
VariesMost templates are now included with all plans. However, some third-party integrations and premium blocks for member areas or gated content may have separate fees.
Payment processing
2.9% + $0.30/transactionCharged by Stripe or Square, not by Squarespace. This applies to all plans and is standard industry pricing. International cards cost an additional 1%.
Squarespace Plan Recommender and Cost Calculator
Enter your needs to see which plan fits best and what you will actually pay, including hidden costs.
Personal
$16.00
per month (total)
$192
per year
$0.00
transaction fees/mo
$232
year 2 (with domain)
Equivalent Wix plan: ~$17/month. Squarespace total with add-ons: $16.00/month.
Personal
$16
base price/month
Total: $16.00/mo
$192/year
Business
$33
base price/month
Total: $33.00/mo
$396/year
Commerce Basic
$36
base price/month
Total: $36.00/mo
$432/year
Commerce Advanced
$65
base price/month
Total: $65.00/mo
$780/year
Prices reflect Squarespace rates as of March 2026. Annual billing shown unless monthly is selected. Domain included free for the first year on annual plans. Google Workspace email is an optional add-on billed separately.
Squarespace vs Wix Pricing
Quick pricing comparison. For the full 12-dimension breakdown, see our detailed Squarespace vs Wix comparison.
| Feature | Squarespace | Wix |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest plan | Personal at $16/mo | Light at $17/mo |
| Mid-tier plan | Business at $33/mo | Core at $29/mo |
| E-commerce plan | Commerce Basic at $36/mo | Business at $36/mo |
| Transaction fees | 3% on Business only | 0% on all plans |
| Templates | 150+ designer-quality | 800+ varying quality |
| Design approach | Structured layouts | Drag-and-drop freedom |
| Free domain (1st year) | Yes (annual plans) | Yes (annual plans) |
| Email hosting | Add-on ($7/user/mo) | Add-on (varies) |
Squarespace vs Shopify for E-Commerce
For online stores specifically. See our full Squarespace vs Shopify comparison for the complete breakdown.
| Feature | Squarespace | Shopify |
|---|---|---|
| Entry e-commerce plan | Commerce Basic at $36/mo | Basic at $39/mo |
| Payment processing | 2.9% + $0.30 | 2.9% + $0.30 (with Shopify Payments) |
| Transaction fee (3rd-party gateway) | 0% on Commerce | 2% on Basic |
| App ecosystem | Limited (built-in extensions) | 8,000+ apps |
| Multi-channel selling | Limited | Amazon, eBay, social, POS |
| Design quality | Superior templates | Good but less polished |
| Content and blogging | Excellent built-in | Basic blog only |
| Best for | Design-first stores, small catalogs | Scale, multi-channel, large catalogs |
Best Plan for Your Site Type
Portfolio or Personal Site
Personal
$16/moYou get unlimited bandwidth, SSL, a free domain for the first year, and access to all of Squarespace's designer-quality templates. No need to pay more unless you want to sell products or inject custom code.
Service Business (no products)
Business
$33/moAdds custom CSS/JavaScript injection, pop-ups, promotional banners, unlimited contributors, and advanced analytics. The 3% transaction fee does not matter if you are not selling products through the site.
Small Online Store (under $5K/month revenue)
Commerce Basic
$36/moSkip the Business plan entirely. For just $3 more per month you get 0% transaction fees, abandoned cart recovery (recovers 5 to 15% of lost sales), product reviews, and POS integration. The transaction fee savings alone justify the upgrade at just $100/month in sales.
Subscription Products or Advanced Analytics
Commerce Advanced
$65/moRequired for selling subscription products, offering advanced discounts and promotions, real-time carrier shipping rates, and accessing commerce-specific analytics. Worth it if your store generates over $5,000/month in revenue and you need these specific features.