Product A
Squarespace Commerce
by Squarespace
Design-first hosted store for creators, makers, and service businesses.
$28mo
Visit Squarespace Commerce →Product B
Swell
by Swell
Headless e-commerce API platform for custom storefronts and subscription boxes.
Free tier
Visit Swell →Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Squarespace Commerce | Swell |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $28mo | FreeBetter |
| Free Tier | No | Yes |
| Top Pros | Best-in-class design templates | True headless API-first architecture |
| All-in-one website + store | Best-in-class subscription tooling | |
| No transaction fees (Commerce plans) | Free dev sandbox | |
| Top Cons | Fewer commerce extensions than Shopify | Not suitable for non-technical users |
| Limited customization beyond templates | Pricing scales with revenue |
Choose Squarespace Commerce if you…
- Want: best-in-class design templates
- Want: all-in-one website + store
- Want: no transaction fees (commerce plans)
Choose Swell if you…
- Want: true headless api-first architecture
- Want: best-in-class subscription tooling
- Want: free dev sandbox