Wix 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 | Wix | Squarespace |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| Pricing | $17 to $159/mo per site, billed yearly | $16 to $99/mo per site, billed yearly |
| AI | Wix AI credits: 30 a day on free accounts, 150 to 1,000 actions per tool on Premium | 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 | 2006 | 2003 |
| Best for | Small businesses that want editor, hosting, store and bookings in one account | Creators and small businesses who want a polished template and one bill |
| AI features | Wix AI credits: 30 a day on free accounts, 150 to 1,000 actions per tool on Premium | 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.
Wix
- AI content tools Included AI tools that run on credits
- Commerce Tiered Wix Stores and Bookings; commerce tools depend on the Premium plan
- Drag-and-drop page builder Included Drag-and-drop editor; building is free, publishing needs a Premium plan
- Hosting Included Hosting and domains; a Premium plan connects your own domain
- Plugins and apps Included App Market
- Templates and themes Included Templates for every kind of site
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.
Wix
- FreeFree Free Building a site before going live
- LightPer site $17per site / month Basic sites without selling
- CorePer site $29per site / month Small businesses starting to take payments
- BusinessPer site $39per site / month Growing businesses selling online
- Business ElitePer site $159per site / month Larger businesses scaling sales
- EnterpriseCustom quote Custom Large businesses and multi-site projects
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.
Wix
Strengths
- Everything in one account: editor, hosting, domain and apps.
- Built-in stores, bookings and an app market.
- Quick start for non-technical owners.
Watch out for
- A Premium plan per site, every year ($17 to $159/mo, billed yearly).
- Collaborators limited by plan: 2 on Light up to 100 on Business Elite.
- AI runs on credits, and Wix reserves the right to change credit costs.
- No export of the site to another host; leaving means rebuilding.
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.