Wix vs Squarespace
Wix and Squarespace are the best-known website builders. Wix gives you a lot of freedom and apps; Squarespace stands for polished templates and a sleek, simpler editor.
Wix vs Squarespace at a glance
| Wix | Squarespace | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | No reviews yet | No reviews yet |
| Indicative price | On request | From €12 per month |
| Free trial account | – | Yes |
| Demo | – | – |
| Cloud software | Yes | Yes |
| Dutch-language | Yes | – |
Indicative prices and characteristics as entered by the suppliers on SoftwareWatcher. Ratings are the average of the reviews on SoftwareWatcher.
The main difference
With Wix you drag elements freely across the page and extend the site with apps, for example for a webshop, bookings or a blog. AI can create a first version for you. Squarespace works with blocks within a fixed layout, which makes the site look polished quickly; selling and email campaigns are built in.
Choose Wix if
- you want a lot of freedom in the layout of each page;
- you want to add features with apps;
- you want to start for free: Wix has a free plan with a Wix address.
Choose Squarespace if
- you want a polished website quickly without many design choices;
- you want to sell products or services and send email campaigns from the same account;
- you want to work with a clear price: from €12 to €69 per month with annual billing.
What to look out for with both
With both, your domain name is often included for the first year. You cannot take your design with you to another provider, so choose with the coming years in mind. You can try Squarespace free for 14 days; with Wix you can cancel a paid plan within 14 days for a refund.