Website Builders review · Updated October 2026

Squarespace Review (2026)

Design-focused builder for creatives and service businesses.

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The short version

Polished templates for portfolios, creatives and service businesses. On our website builder comparison, it's labeled Best for design.

Key facts

Free option14-day trial
Templates190+
EcommerceAll paid plans

What stands out

  • 14-day free trial
  • Ecommerce on all paid plans
  • Built-in scheduling for bookings

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Polished templates
  • Strong for portfolios and bookings

Cons

  • Fewer templates than Wix

How Squarespace compares

Side-by-side comparison

Wix
Squarespace
Shopify
Free optionFree plan14-day trialShort free trial
Templates2,000+190+Large theme store
EcommercePaid plansAll paid plansCore focus
Visit siteVisit siteVisit site

Head-to-head comparisons

Alternatives to consider

What to check before you sign up

Whichever website builder provider you choose, compare these points:

  • Design and templates. Pick a builder whose templates suit your type of business; switching templates later can be hard on some platforms.
  • Selling online. Check payment options, transaction fees and inventory tools if you plan to sell.
  • Free plan or trial. Free plans often show the builder's branding and use a subdomain. Trials let you test paid features.
  • Room to grow. Look at SEO tools, bookings, email marketing and app marketplaces before you commit.

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