Wix vs Squarespace

Wix advertises $0/mo and Squarespace advertises $16/mo. Wix has 4 documented extra fees (recurring: +$74/mo), while Squarespace has 4 (recurring: +$117/mo). On these illustrative assumptions, Wix has the lower estimated monthly cost (about 44% less). Your real cost depends on seats and usage — use the calculator for your numbers.

Wix has 4 documented extra fees: Wix Branding on Free, App Market Cost Accumulation, Heavy Sites Performance Degradation, Per-Site Pricing. Recurring fees add roughly $74/mo on top of the $0/mo advertised price.

Squarespace has 4 documented extra fees: E-Commerce Transaction Fee, Scheduling Add-On (Acuity), Email Campaigns Add-On, Contributor Limits. Recurring fees add roughly $117/mo on top of the $16/mo advertised price.

Choose Wix if: Non-technical users wanting maximum design flexibility, a free tier to start, and extensive app marketplace. Choose Squarespace if: Design-focused businesses wanting polished, professional templates and built-in blogging with minimal setup. The right choice depends on your team size, usage volume, and which features you need most.

This comparison is compiled from public vendor pricing pages and documentation. It uses illustrative assumptions (see "Cost Comparison Summary"), not your exact seats or usage, and vendor prices change often. Confirm current prices on each vendor's site, and use our calculator with your own usage for a closer estimate. Spotted an error? Email hello@trulycritic.com.