Webflow vs Squarespace
Our score, every feature we track, pricing plans, hosting and AI, side by side.
At a glance
The facts from each platform's profile, side by side.
| Metric | Webflow | Squarespace |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| Pricing | From $25/mo per CMS site · seats from $15/mo, billed yearly | $16 to $99/mo per site, billed yearly |
| AI | Platform AI sold as credits: 200 to 400 a month included, then $20/mo per 2,000 | One shared AI credit balance: 10 once on Basic, 20 a month on Core, 120 on Advanced |
| Hosting | SaaS | SaaS |
| Source code | Closed source | Closed source |
| Created | 2013 | 2003 |
| Best for | Teams that want one vendor to host, run and update everything in the browser | Creators and small businesses who want a polished template and one bill |
| AI features | Platform AI sold as credits: 200 to 400 a month included, then $20/mo per 2,000 | One shared AI credit balance: 10 once on Basic, 20 a month on Core, 120 on Advanced |
Features
How each platform offers a feature: free, in the cheapest paid plan, on a higher plan, or enterprise only. Open a feature to compare it across every platform.
Webflow
- AI content tools Tiered AI credits add-on; no published cost per task
- Content modeling Tiered Webflow CMS needs a CMS site plan, from $25/mo
- Drag-and-drop page builder Included Visual designer with interactions
- Hosting Included Hosted by Webflow; no European hosting option
- Reusable components Included Components in the designer
Squarespace
- AI content tools Included AI tools on shared credits
- Commerce Included Built-in store and scheduling; Basic takes a 2% fee on store sales
- Custom code Tiered Custom JavaScript and code injection need Core or above
- Drag-and-drop page builder Included Section editor
- Hosting Included Hosting included in every plan
- Templates and themes Included Polished templates that look good out of the box
Pricing
Every plan, cheapest first, and what the bill is counted by. Open a profile for what each plan includes.
Webflow
- StarterFree Free Trying out and testing Webflow
- BasicPer site $15per site / month Simple sites that need no CMS
- PremiumPer site $25per site / month Content-rich sites with a CMS
- TeamFlat fee $2,500/ month Growing teams needing governance and localization
- EnterpriseCustom quote Custom Large organizations needing custom scale
Prices checked Vendor pricing page
Squarespace
- BasicPer site NOK 179per site / month Personal and simple business sites
- CorePer site NOK 249per site / month Growing businesses needing full features
- AdvancedPer site NOK 340per site / month Stores needing the lowest fees
Prices checked Vendor pricing page
Strengths and watch-outs
From our review of each platform.
Webflow
Strengths
- Powerful visual designer with fine control over layout and interactions.
- Hosting, CMS and editor in one place.
- Large community, templates and agency ecosystem.
Watch out for
- Every site and every seat is a monthly line: a CMS site from $25/mo, extra full seats $39/mo (billed yearly).
- AI is sold as credits with no published cost per task.
- No offline or desktop app, and no European hosting option.
- Leaving usually means rebuilding the site.
Squarespace
Strengths
- Polished templates and sections that look good out of the box.
- Hosting, support and commerce from one company.
- Built-in store and bookings.
Watch out for
- Basic allows only 2 contributors and takes a 2% fee on store sales.
- Custom JavaScript and code injection need Core or above.
- Monthly billing costs up to 36% more than yearly.
- Export covers blog posts and basic pages only; the design is not exported.
More comparisons
Everything on this page comes from our profiles of the two platforms, checked against each vendor's own documentation and pricing pages. Vendors change plans often: confirm prices on their site before you buy.