The cost of Squarespace in 2026: is it expensive?
Squarespace is known as a user-friendly CMS that makes it easy to build a professional website. But how much does Squarespace cost? Is it a wise investment for your business? In this blog post, you’ll learn how much Squarespace costs in 2026, what you get in return, and what you should consider beforehand.
How much will Squarespace cost in 2026?
Squarespace offers several subscription plans:
So it's relatively cheaper if you pay annually.
Note: Always check squarespace.com for the most up-to-date prices and discounts.
What do you get for this money?
All subscriptions include:
Web hosting
SSL security
Fully responsive designs
Templates that you can fully customize yourself
24/7 support from the Squarespace Help Desk
Automatic (security) updates
The differences between the plans mainly lie in the additional features, such as the ability to add JavaScript, more advanced analytics and marketing tools, increased video storage, and lower transaction fees for online sales with a higher-tier plan. The Squarespace website provides a complete overview of all features for each plan.
What are the additional costs?
Squarespace is an all-in-one website builder, but not everything is included.
A domain name
Costs approximately €10 to €20 per year. We recommend registering your domain with a third-party provider. This makes it easier to switch to a different platform in the future, if needed. GoDaddy is a good hosting provider. A domain hosted with GoDaddy can be easily connected to your Squarespace website. You can also choose the Dutch providers TransIP or Antagonist.Email hosting
For example, through Google Workspace. Starting at €82 per year per email address. You can sign up for this through Squarespace, but setting it up directly through Google Workspace gives you more flexibility for the future.Additional features
Depending on your needs, additional subscriptions may be required, for example, to add: Acuity Scheduling (appointment scheduler), Email Campaigns (email marketing), and external payment solutions.
Why choose Squarespace?
Although Squarespace may seem more expensive at first glance than, say, WordPress, you get a complete package that saves you a lot of time and effort. Benefits include:
Ease of use: No technical knowledge is required.
Professional design: You can choose from a variety of beautiful templates that you can fully customize.
Time savings: You don't have to worry about web hosting, updates, and security.
Support: Squarespace offers 24/7 customer support.
In short, Squarespace is a website builder that makes life easier for you as an entrepreneur.
Do it yourself or have it done?
The idea behind Squarespace is that you can build a website without any technical knowledge. But it does take a lot of time, especially if you’ve never done this before. It also depends on what you want the end result to be. If you’re on a tight budget, enjoy experimenting, and have enough time, building it yourself isn’t a bad choice.
However, if you want a strategically designed website that’s built to attract customers, it takes more than just filling a template with your own text and images. Even if you’d rather spend your time on other things, it’s better to have a website built for you. A professionally built Squarespace website takes into account the underlying strategy, a clear structure with logical navigation, and content that resonates with your website visitors.
Find out here how much it costs to have a Squarespace website built and what you get in return.
Squarespace and iDEAL payments
Since late February 2026, iDEAL/WERO payments have been available directly in Squarespace. To use this feature, you’ll need to use their own payment provider: Squarespace Payments. You can read more about it in this blog post.
Unfortunately, Bancontact payments are not (yet) supported.
Try Squarespace for free
The standard free trial period at Squarespace lasts 14 days. So, as soon as you create a new website, you have 14 days to experiment with it. After that, you’ll need to switch to a paid subscription. Would you prefer more time to take your time and see if Squarespace is right for you? That’s possible. You can find more information here. You’ll also receive a discount on your first annual subscription.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The most basic Squarespace plan starts at 17 euros per month or 144 euros per year. If you pay annually, it’s slightly cheaper. You can find the current rates here.
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Yes, Squarespace focuses on user-friendliness so that you can build a website without any technical knowledge.
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Yes, Squarespace offers a 14-day free trial. After that, you’ll have to start paying, whether your website is ready or not.
Would you like more time? As a Squarespace Circle member, I can set up a new website for you with a six-month trial period. Plus, you’ll get 20% off your first annual subscription. Click here for more information.
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Although Squarespace may initially seem more expensive than, say, Elementor (WordPress), this isn’t necessarily the case. An SSL certificate is included with Squarespace, and there’s a 24/7 support team. Security updates are also included. And if you constantly need a WordPress developer for updates and changes to your website, then it’s questionable whether WordPress is actually cheaper.
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Squarespace regularly offers discount codes. Be sure to check their website for updates. Current promotions are listed at the very top.
If I, as a Squarespace Circle member, create a website for you, you’ll receive an extended trial period and a nice discount on your Squarespace subscription for the first year. You can find more information here. -
Squarespace has supported iDEAL payments since February 2026. However, its e-commerce capabilities are more limited than those of Shopify, for example. So be sure to carefully consider your needs and what Squarespace has to offer before you start. If Bancontact payments are a must for you, check out this blog post.
Are you thinking about having a Squarespace website built?
My name is Sandra Keus. I’m a Squarespace web designer who helps freelancers and small businesses create websites that attract the right customers.
