Updated 16 April 2026
Most Popular PlanSquarespace Core Plan: The Best Value for Small Businesses
$23
/month (annual)
$33
/month (monthly)
Annual billing saves $120 per year
Everything Included in Core
Everything in Basic
Unlimited bandwidth and storage, SSL, all templates, mobile-responsive design, basic SEO tools, free domain (first year on annual plans).
Unlimited contributors
Add as many team members as you need with role-based permissions: Admin, Editor, Billing, Store Manager, or Scheduling Admin. No per-user fees.
Premium integrations
Connect Mailchimp, Zapier, OpenTable, ChowNow, and other premium tools directly. Basic only supports limited built-in integrations.
Custom CSS/JavaScript injection
Add Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, custom tracking scripts, or design overrides through the Code Injection panel. Essential for marketing and advanced customisation.
Advanced analytics
Detailed traffic data including referral sources, search keywords, geographic breakdown, popular content, and time-based trends. Far more useful than Basic's simple stats.
5 hours of video storage
Upload and host up to 5 hours of video directly on Squarespace. For video-heavy sites, consider Plus (50 hours) or Advanced (unlimited).
0% Squarespace transaction surcharge
Squarespace does not add any transaction fee on top of payment processing. You only pay Stripe/Square processing at 2.7% + $0.30 per transaction.
Abandoned cart recovery
Automatically email customers who add products to their cart but do not complete checkout. Typically recovers 5 to 15% of abandoned carts.
POS integration
Connect point-of-sale hardware for in-person selling. Inventory syncs with your online store automatically.
Product reviews
Let customers leave reviews on products. Social proof that increases conversion rates by 10 to 30% on average.
Why Core Is the Most Popular Plan
Core sits at the sweet spot between price and features. At $23 per month (annual), it costs just $7 more than Basic but adds unlimited contributors, premium integrations, custom code injection, advanced analytics, and dramatically better e-commerce features including abandoned cart recovery.
For most small businesses, Core has everything needed. The unlimited contributors alone justify the upgrade if you work with a team. The custom CSS/JavaScript injection is essential for anyone who wants to install Google Analytics, add a Facebook Pixel, or make design customisations beyond the Style Editor.
The e-commerce improvements are significant: lower processing fees (2.7% vs 2.9%), abandoned cart recovery, POS integration, and product reviews. If you sell anything through your site, Core pays for itself quickly through higher conversion rates and lower per-transaction costs.
Processing Fee Savings: Core vs Basic
Core charges 2.7% + $0.30 per transaction vs Basic at 2.9% + $0.30. Here is what that 0.2% difference means at different revenue levels (processing percentage only, not including the flat $0.30 fee):
| Monthly Revenue | Basic (2.9%) | Core (2.7%) | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| $500/mo | $17.50 | $16.50 | $1.00/mo ($12/yr) |
| $1,000/mo | $35.00 | $33.00 | $2.00/mo ($24/yr) |
| $2,500/mo | $87.50 | $82.50 | $5.00/mo ($60/yr) |
| $5,000/mo | $175.00 | $165.00 | $10.00/mo ($120/yr) |
| $10,000/mo | $350.00 | $330.00 | $20.00/mo ($240/yr) |
When to Upgrade to Plus
Core is sufficient for most small businesses and stores. Consider upgrading to Plus ($39/month) only if you need:
- ⚠ 50 hours of video storage (vs 5 hours on Core)
- ⚠ Lower digital product fees
- ⚠ Subscription product selling
- ⚠ Enhanced marketing automation tools