How to Sell on Squarespace: 2026 Plans, Fees and Step-by-Step Setup
Free Online Selling Course, Lesson 45 · Module 8: Build Your Own Store · See all lessons
Squarespace is known for beautiful website templates, and you can also run an online store on it: physical products, services, digital downloads, and gift cards. Everything is hosted for you, so there are no plugins or servers to manage.
Here is what new sellers miss: Squarespace’s cheapest plan charges a transaction fee on every sale on top of payment processing. On the Basic plan it is 2% on online store sales and 7% on digital content and memberships. Move up one plan and the store fee drops to 0%. Picking the plan by monthly price alone can cost you more once you start selling.
This lesson explains Squarespace’s 2026 plans and fees for US sellers, how to set up your store and add products step by step, and how to choose a plan. Sources are Squarespace’s pricing page and Help Center, checked in late October 2026.
How Do You Sell on Squarespace?
Start Squarespace’s 14-day free trial and build your site from a template. Open the Pages panel, click the plus button, and add a store page (Products, Services, or Group Events). Then add a product with its name, image, price, and quantity, add the details, and click Publish. Set up a payment processor, choose a paid plan, and your store is ready to take orders. Plans start at $12 a month billed annually.
Squarespace Plans and Fees (US, 2026)
Squarespace’s pricing page lists three plans:
| Plan | Paid annually (per month) | Paid monthly | Online store transaction fee | Digital content and memberships fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $12 | $19 | 2% | 7% |
| Core | $17 | $27 | 0% | 5% |
| Advanced | $25 | $36 | 0% | 0% |
Good to know:
- Squarespace offers a 14-day free trial and says paying annually saves up to 36%.
- Annual plans include a free custom domain (Squarespace notes conditions apply).
- On top of these transaction fees, you pay payment processing fees to your processor. Squarespace says the Advanced plan has its lowest payment processing fees.
Find your cheapest plan: our free Squarespace fee calculator compares all three plans for your sales.
Example: $1,000 a Month in Online Store Sales
| Plan (annual) | Plan cost | Transaction fee | Total (before processing) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $12 | $20 (2%) | $32 |
| Core | $17 | $0 | $17 |
| Advanced | $25 | $0 | $25 |
At these numbers, Core costs less than Basic because of the 2% fee. Basic only wins at low sales: the $5 difference is covered by the 2% fee at $250 a month in store sales.
How to Set Up a Squarespace Store Step by Step
Step 1: Start Your Free Trial and Pick a Template
Sign up on Squarespace and choose a template. You can build and preview your site during the 14-day trial.
Step 2: Add a Store Page
Squarespace’s Help Center says (for version 7.1 sites):
- Open the Pages panel.
- Click the plus (âž•) button.
- Choose Products, Services, or Group Events, depending on what you sell.
Store pages are browsable collections of products. Each product also gets its own details page with more images, variant menus, and a buy button. You can have several store pages.
Step 3: Add a Product
Add your first product to the store page. Squarespace lets you sell physical products, services, download products, and gift cards. Make sure your products follow Squarespace’s product terms (and Squarespace Payments’ rules if you use it).
Step 4: Add Product Details
For your first product, add the name, image, price, and quantity before other details. Squarespace says that after you add an image, you can click Generate to use AI to help write other product details. Edit anything it writes so it is accurate.
Step 5: Save and Publish
Hover over Save and click Publish to put the product on your store page.
Step 6: Set Up Payments, Shipping, and Taxes
Connect a payment processor so you can accept orders, and set up shipping and taxes for what you sell.
Step 7: Choose a Plan and Launch
Commerce features are available on Squarespace’s paid plans. Choose the plan that fits your sales (see the table above) before your trial ends.
Squarespace vs Shopify vs WooCommerce
| Squarespace | Shopify | WooCommerce | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price (US) | $12/month annual | $29/month annual ($39 monthly) | Free plugin + hosting |
| Platform transaction fee | 2% on Basic, 0% on Core and Advanced | None with Shopify Payments | None |
| Best for | Design-focused sites with a store | Product-focused stores | Full control on WordPress |
See how to start a shopify store and how to sell on woocommerce.
Selling Digital Products on Squarespace
You can sell download products from a store page. Note the separate digital content and memberships fee (7% on Basic, 5% on Core, 0% on Advanced), which applies to Squarespace’s digital content and membership features. For printables and templates, also see how to sell digital products on etsy.
Common Mistakes on Squarespace
Choosing Basic for a busy store. The 2% transaction fee adds up quickly.
Forgetting processing fees. You pay your payment processor too.
Publishing AI-written product details without checking them. Always edit for accuracy.
Letting the trial end without a plan. Pick a plan before the 14 days are up.
Key Takeaways
- Squarespace plans: Basic $12, Core $17, Advanced $25 a month billed annually ($19, $27, $36 monthly).
- Basic charges a 2% online store transaction fee; Core and Advanced charge 0%.
- Digital content and memberships fees: 7% Basic, 5% Core, 0% Advanced.
- Add a store page from the Pages panel, then add products and publish.
- Payment processing fees apply on every plan.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Squarespace charge per sale?
On the Basic plan, Squarespace charges a 2% transaction fee on online store sales. Core and Advanced charge 0%. Payment processing fees apply on every plan.
What is the cheapest Squarespace plan to sell on?
Basic is cheapest per month ($12 billed annually), but its 2% fee means Core ($17) costs less once you sell more than about $250 a month in store sales.
Does Squarespace have a free trial?
Yes. Squarespace offers a 14-day free trial.
Can I sell digital downloads on Squarespace?
Yes. Squarespace lets you sell download products, along with physical products, services, and gift cards.
Final Thoughts
Squarespace is a great fit if you want a beautiful site with a built-in store and no technical setup. Build during the free trial, add a store page and your products, and choose your plan based on your sales, not just the monthly price.
Next, see how to sell on woocommerce, or explore the free online selling course.
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