Shopify
Store Builders★★★★★
4.7
The default DTC platform
$39–$399/mo
← Store Builders
Squarespace
★★★★3.9/5Design-led small stores
- Pricing
- $23–paid tiers
- Commission
- N/A
- Cookie window
- n/a
- Last reviewed
- 2026-08-30
Our take
Squarespace is for design-led small stores where visual polish matters more than advanced commerce. Lovely front end, lighter under the hood.
Pros
- Design-forward templates
- Easy editor
- Good for brand-led stores
Cons
- Limited ecom depth
- Fewer integrations
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