Side-by-side comparison
Squarespace vs Wix
Plans, free tiers and API access for Squarespace and Wix, from each vendor's own pages. Last checked Oct 5, 2026.
The short answer
- Wix has the lower entry price at $17/mo, against $25/mo for Squarespace.
- Wix has an ongoing free plan; Squarespace does not.
Pricing and features
- Personal$25/mo
- Business$36/mo
- Commerce Basic$40/mo
- Commerce Advanced$72/mo
- Listed monthly price$17/mo
How to choose
Squarespace has no permanent free plan, only a 14-day free trial, while Wix has a free plan with a drag-and-drop editor and templates, though that plan has no payment processing. Squarespace's paid plans are Personal at 25 per month (16 per month billed annually), Business at 36 (23 annually), Commerce Basic at 40 (28 annually) and Commerce Advanced at 72 (52 annually); whether those figures are USD is not confirmed. Wix lists a lowest paid price of 17 per month in USD, and its premium prices are per site. On developer access, Squarespace offers Orders and Inventory APIs on Commerce plans, and Wix has an advanced developer platform on Business Elite. Squarespace is aimed at design-led sites with built-in commerce, Wix at individuals and small businesses who want AI generation and optional ecommerce.
- Squarespace: You want a design-led hosted site with commerce built in and Orders and Inventory APIs available on the Commerce plans.
- Wix: You want to start on a free plan with a drag-and-drop editor, and add paid ecommerce later only if you need it.
- Either: You are a small business that needs a hosted site and can pay a monthly fee per site, with the annual rate being cheaper.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Squarespace or Wix?
Wix has the lower starting price ($17/mo versus $25/mo). Compare plans before choosing, since limits differ.
Is Squarespace free?
Free trial. 14-day free trial; no permanent free plan
Is Wix free?
Free plan. Free plan with drag-and-drop editor and templates