Updated 16 April 2026
Squarespace Advanced Plan: Full Feature Breakdown at $99/Month
$99
/month (annual)
$139
/month (monthly)
Annual billing saves $480 per year
Everything Included in Advanced
Everything in Plus
All Core and Plus features: unlimited contributors, premium integrations, custom CSS/JS, advanced analytics, abandoned cart recovery, POS, subscriptions, enhanced marketing, and 50+ hours of video.
Lowest processing fees: 2.5% + $0.30
The lowest processing rate on any Squarespace plan. Compared to Core and Plus at 2.7%, this saves 0.2% on every transaction. The savings compound significantly at high revenue.
Zero digital product fees
No additional fees on digital product sales. If you sell ebooks, courses, templates, music, or software, Advanced eliminates the digital product surcharge entirely.
Unlimited video hosting
No cap on video storage or hosting. Upload as much video content as you need without worrying about hitting a 5-hour or 50-hour limit.
Advanced commerce analytics
Detailed revenue analytics, purchase funnel analysis, product performance metrics, and customer behaviour data. Data-driven insights for optimising your store.
Priority support
Faster response times from Squarespace's support team. Priority queue for live chat and email support.
ROI Calculation: When Does Advanced Pay for Itself?
Advanced costs $60 more per month than Plus ($99 vs $39), which is $720 per year. The processing fee difference is 2.5% vs 2.7% (0.2%). Here is when that 0.2% savings justifies the upgrade (processing percentage only, excluding flat $0.30 fees):
| Monthly Revenue | Plus (2.7%) | Advanced (2.5%) | Monthly Saved | Annual Saved | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $5,000/mo | $135.00 | $125.00 | $10.00 | $120 | Not worth upgrading for processing alone. Plus costs $60/mo less. |
| $10,000/mo | $270.00 | $250.00 | $20.00 | $240 | Getting closer, but the $720/yr plan premium still exceeds $240/yr savings. |
| $25,000/mo | $675.00 | $625.00 | $50.00 | $600 | Nearly break-even on processing alone. Other features (unlimited video, priority support) tip the balance. |
| $50,000/mo | $1,350.00 | $1,250.00 | $100.00 | $1,200 | Clear win. $1,200/yr processing savings exceeds the $720/yr plan premium. Add zero digital product fees and it is a no-brainer. |
| $100,000/mo | $2,700.00 | $2,500.00 | $200.00 | $2,400 | Saves $2,400/yr on processing alone. Advanced pays for itself many times over. |
The break-even point for processing fees alone is approximately $30,000 per month in revenue. Below that, the additional features (unlimited video, zero digital product fees, priority support) must justify the premium.
Advanced vs Shopify Advanced
Squarespace Advanced at $99 per month is significantly cheaper than Shopify Advanced at $399 per month. For high-volume stores considering both platforms:
- Price: Squarespace Advanced is $99/mo vs Shopify Advanced at $399/mo, a $300/mo difference ($3,600/yr).
- Processing: Squarespace Advanced charges 2.5% + $0.30 through Stripe/Square. Shopify Advanced charges 2.4% + $0.30 with Shopify Payments, or 0.5% surcharge on third-party gateways.
- App ecosystem: Shopify has 8,000+ apps. Squarespace has a more limited but curated set of integrations. If you need extensive third-party tools, Shopify wins here.
- Multi-channel: Shopify excels at selling on Amazon, eBay, social media, and POS. Squarespace is more limited in multi-channel options.
- Design: Squarespace templates are widely considered superior for design quality. If brand aesthetics are critical, Squarespace has the edge.