Squarespace Fee Calculator (Free): Basic vs Core vs Advanced

Use this free Squarespace fee calculator to compare Basic, Core, and Advanced for your online store and digital content sales, using Squarespace’s current US prices.

Squarespace Fee Calculator

Uses Squarespace’s pricing page (US, checked October 2026). Basic: $12/month annual ($19 monthly), 2% online store fee, 7% digital content fee. Core: $17 ($27), 0% and 5%. Advanced: $25 ($36), 0% and 0%. Add your payment processing rate for the full cost.

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    Processing fees depend on your payment processor and plan; Squarespace says Advanced has its lowest payment processing fees. The same processing rate is applied to every plan here, so enter your own rate or leave it at 0 to compare plan and transaction fees only.

    Squarespace Plans (US, 2026)

    PlanAnnual (per month)MonthlyStore feeDigital content fee
    Basic$12$192%7%
    Core$17$270%5%
    Advanced$25$360%0%

    Learn the full setup in our lesson on how to sell on Squarespace.

    Squarespace Fee Calculator FAQ

    Does Squarespace take a percentage of sales?

    On Basic, Squarespace charges a 2% online store transaction fee. Core and Advanced charge 0% on store sales. Payment processing fees apply on all plans.

    When is Core cheaper than Basic?

    Core costs $5 more a month (annual billing) but has no 2% store fee, so it is cheaper once you sell more than about $250 a month in store sales.

    Does Squarespace offer a free trial?

    Yes, a 14-day free trial.

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