Updated 16 April 2026
Squarespace vs Wix: Pricing, Design, and Features Compared
Squarespace starts at $16/month. Wix starts at $17/month. Both build professional websites without code. Here is how they compare across pricing, design, e-commerce, SEO, and 8 other dimensions.
Pricing Comparison
| Tier | Squarespace | Wix |
|---|---|---|
| Entry | Basic at $16/mo | Light at $17/mo |
| Mid-tier | Core at $23/mo | Core at $29/mo |
| Business/E-commerce | Plus at $39/mo | Business at $36/mo |
| Premium | Advanced at $99/mo | Business Elite at $159/mo |
All prices shown with annual billing. Monthly billing costs more on both platforms.
10-Dimension Comparison
Ease of Use
Wix (for beginners)Squarespace
Structured editor with sections and blocks. Consistent layouts. Steeper initial learning curve but more predictable results. Great for non-designers who want professional-looking sites.
Wix
Drag-and-drop editor with pixel-level control. More intuitive for beginners who want total placement freedom. Can lead to messy layouts if not careful.
Templates and Design
Squarespace (quality)Squarespace
150+ designer-quality templates. Every template looks professional out of the box. Less variety but higher average quality. Consistent design system.
Wix
800+ templates varying widely in quality. More variety and niche-specific options. Some excellent, some dated. Greater range of styles.
E-Commerce
Tie (different strengths)Squarespace
Built-in e-commerce on all plans. Core ($23/mo) includes abandoned cart recovery and POS. Processing: 2.5% to 2.9% + $0.30 depending on plan. No PayPal checkout.
Wix
E-commerce from Business plan ($36/mo). Supports PayPal, multi-channel selling. Processing varies by payment provider. Zero Wix transaction fees on all plans.
SEO
TieSquarespace
Good built-in SEO tools: custom titles, descriptions, URL slugs, automatic sitemaps, SSL, clean code. No external SEO plugins. Solid out of the box.
Wix
Wix SEO Wiz wizard for beginners. Similar built-in tools. Historically had SEO issues but modern Wix renders well. Step-by-step SEO setup guide.
Blogging
SquarespaceSquarespace
Excellent blog engine: categories, tags, scheduled posts, multiple authors, RSS, AMP. Blog was a core Squarespace feature from the beginning.
Wix
Adequate blog. Categories and tags. Less polished than Squarespace. Blog feels like an add-on rather than a core feature.
Mobile Editing
WixSquarespace
No dedicated mobile app for editing. Responsive editor works on tablet. Mobile preview in desktop editor is accurate.
Wix
Dedicated mobile editor lets you customise the mobile version separately. More control over mobile layout.
Customer Support
Wix (phone support)Squarespace
Email and live chat support. Priority support on Advanced plan. Comprehensive knowledge base and community forum. No phone support.
Wix
Phone, email, and chat support. Priority support on Business Elite. Extensive help centre. Phone support is a significant advantage.
Performance
SquarespaceSquarespace
Consistently fast page loads. CDN included. All templates are optimised. Less variability because structured editor prevents heavy customisation.
Wix
Performance varies. Heavy use of JavaScript can slow sites. Wix has improved significantly but results depend on how the site is built.
Integrations
Wix (more options)Squarespace
Core and above: Mailchimp, Zapier, OpenTable, Google Workspace. More limited selection but well-integrated. Custom code injection on Core+.
Wix
Wix App Market with 300+ apps. Broader selection including niche tools. Some apps are third-party with varying quality.
Scalability
TieSquarespace
Works well for sites up to a few hundred pages. E-commerce handles small to medium catalogues. Not designed for enterprise-scale operations.
Wix
Similar scale limitations. Better for small to medium sites. Enterprise options available through Wix Enterprise (custom pricing).
Winner by Use Case
Creative portfolio
SquarespaceSuperior design quality, beautiful gallery layouts, and consistent aesthetics make Squarespace the default choice for photographers, designers, and artists.
Complete beginners
WixDrag-and-drop freedom, Wix ADI (AI site builder), and more hand-holding for first-time builders. Lower barrier to getting started.
Bloggers
SquarespacePurpose-built blogging engine with categories, tags, scheduling, multiple authors, and RSS. Blogging on Squarespace feels native, not bolted on.
Small online stores
TieSquarespace Core at $23/mo is cheaper than Wix Business at $36/mo for basic e-commerce. But Wix supports PayPal and has zero transaction fees on all plans.
Service businesses
WixWix Bookings, Wix Chat, and broader app ecosystem make it easier to set up appointment booking, live chat, and service-specific workflows.
Budget-conscious users
SquarespaceSquarespace Basic at $16/mo is $1 cheaper than Wix Light at $17/mo, and Squarespace Core at $23/mo is $6 cheaper than Wix Core at $29/mo.
Migration Warning
Switching between Squarespace and Wix after building a site is difficult. Neither platform offers a direct migration tool. You would need to rebuild your site from scratch, manually re-create pages, re-upload images, and reconfigure settings. Choose carefully based on long-term needs, not just the features that matter today.