Product A
Squarespace Commerce
by Squarespace
Design-first hosted store for creators, makers, and service businesses.
$28mo
Visit Squarespace Commerce →Product B
WooCommerce
by Automattic
The open-source WordPress plugin powering 39% of all online stores.
Free tier
Visit WooCommerce →Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Squarespace Commerce | WooCommerce |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $28mo | FreeBetter |
| Free Tier | No | Yes |
| Top Pros | Best-in-class design templates | Free core plugin |
| All-in-one website + store | Full code ownership | |
| No transaction fees (Commerce plans) | Massive extension library | |
| Top Cons | Fewer commerce extensions than Shopify | Requires WordPress hosting management |
| Limited customization beyond templates | Costs compound with extensions |
Choose Squarespace Commerce if you…
- Want: best-in-class design templates
- Want: all-in-one website + store
- Want: no transaction fees (commerce plans)
Choose WooCommerce if you…
- Want: free core plugin
- Want: full code ownership
- Want: massive extension library