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    Wix vs Squarespace

    Wix and Squarespace: two different approaches for similar needs.

    Wix logoWixWix is a hosted website builder combining a visual editor, AI site generation, built-in ecommerce and marketing tools, with paid plans starting at $17.77 per month.$17.77/mo★ 3.4Squarespace logoSquarespaceHosted platform for building websites, stores, and content spaces with a visual editor, templates, hosting, SEO, and integrated commerce tools.$20/mo★ 3.8

    Our verdict

    Wix logo

    Choose Wix

    You are a solo consultant or small business that wants a website, basic ecommerce, scheduling and email marketing in one place without managing a developer.

    Watch out

    • The free plan cannot use a custom domain, which limits it to testing rather than a real launch.
    • The pricing page folds the discount into the displayed monthly price without a clear undiscounted rate, making the true cost outside an annual commitment hard to know.
    Squarespace logo

    Choose Squarespace

    You use Squarespace every week to publish or collect data. You want to centralize hosting, editing, and follow-up.

    Watch out

    • Setup requires clear governance.
    • Limits vary by plan.

    Compare by use case

    Wix logoWixSquarespace logoSquarespace
    Primary use caseYou are a solo consultant or small business that wants a website, basic ecommerce, scheduling and email marketing in one place without managing a developer.You use Squarespace every week to publish or collect data.
    Real costPaid plan starts around $17.77/month.Paid plan starts around €20/month.
    Avoid ifYou need deep design or code-level customization, or plan to switch templates often after launch.Your need is occasional and very simple.

    Pricing

    Entry prices of the paid plans. Check taxes, seat counts and limits with the vendor. Checked on 2026-09-25.

    Should you switch?

    Stay if

    You use Wix and you are a solo consultant or small business that wants a website, basic ecommerce, scheduling and email marketing in one place without managing a developer.

    Switch if

    You use Squarespace every week to publish or collect data: Squarespace is built for that.

    Common questions

    Wix or Squarespace: which is cheaper?

    Wix starts at $17.77/mo; Squarespace starts at €20/mo.

    Wix or Squarespace: which should you choose?

    Choose Wix if you are a solo consultant or small business that wants a website, basic ecommerce, scheduling and email marketing in one place without managing a developer. Choose Squarespace if you use Squarespace every week to publish or collect data.

    Sources, terms and methodology

    Recommendations are editorial judgements based on documented plans. No hands-on ToolTrim benchmark is presented here.

    Read the ToolTrim methodology →