Website Builders

Squarespace vs WordPress

An honest comparison to help you pick the right website builders tool for your startup.

Our Verdict

WordPress is our pick, but Squarespace has its strengths

WordPress is our recommendation for most founders. Squarespace is a solid alternative.

Squarespace

Squarespace

Paid

Beautiful website templates for non-technical people. Domains, hosting, ecommerce - all in one. The template queen.

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WordPress

WordPress

Free

Powers 40% of the web. Plugins for everything, themes galore. Can be anything from a blog to an enterprise site.

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Comparison

FeatureSquarespaceWordPress
PricingPaidFree
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CategoryWebsite BuildersWebsite Builders

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Squarespace better than WordPress?

WordPress is our recommended pick in this category. Squarespace is paid and WordPress is free, which may factor into your decision.

Is Squarespace free?

Squarespace is a paid tool with no free tier.

What are alternatives to Squarespace and WordPress?

Other popular alternatives in this category include Wix, Super, Hostinger. Each has different strengths depending on your stage and needs.

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