Control versus convenience
Webflow sells design control: a visual Designer, interactions built with GSAP, code components and a CMS with up to 20,000 items on Premium, with hosting metered by bandwidth. [1] Squarespace sells an all-in-one package: every plan includes hosting with unlimited bandwidth, selling features and built-in AI tools. [2]
Neither page publishes a time-to-launch figure, so judge that by your own skills: Webflow's feature list assumes you will design layouts, while Squarespace's centers on plans that already include commerce and marketing features.
Prices side by side
Monthly equivalents from each pricing page on the access date. Squarespace says annual billing saves up to 36%. [1] [2]
| Plan | Annual or yearly billing | Monthly billing | Key limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webflow Basic | $15/mo | $25/mo | No CMS, 300 static pages, 10 GB bandwidth |
| Webflow Premium | $25/mo | $39/mo | 20,000 CMS items, 50 GB bandwidth |
| Webflow Ecommerce Standard | $29/mo | $42/mo | 500 ecommerce items, 2% transaction fee |
| Squarespace Basic | $19/mo | $25/mo | 2 contributors, 2% online store fee |
| Squarespace Core | $29/mo | $39/mo | Unlimited contributors, 0% online store fee |
| Squarespace Plus | $49/mo | $65/mo | Lower card rate, 2.7% + $0.30 |
| Squarespace Advanced | $99/mo | $139/mo | Lowest card rate, 2.5% + $0.30 |
Built-in features compared
This is where the gap shows. Squarespace includes things that Webflow sells as separate plans, seats or add-ons. [1] [2]
| Feature | Webflow | Squarespace |
|---|---|---|
| Bandwidth | 10 GB on Basic, 50 GB on Premium, paid add-ons beyond | Unlimited on all plans |
| Extra people | Owner seat included; full seats $39/mo, Limited seats $15/mo yearly | 2 contributors on Basic; unlimited from Core |
| Selling products | Separate Ecommerce plan from $29/mo yearly | Online store on every plan |
| Custom code | Custom code from Basic; code components on Premium | CSS editor on all plans; code injection and advanced code block from Core |
| Trying before paying | Free Starter plan on a webflow.io address, 2 pages | 14-day free trial, no card required |
| Domain | Connect a domain you own on any paid Site plan | One free year of domain registration on annual plans, then standard renewal |
CMS depth
Webflow's Premium plan includes 20,000 CMS items and 40 Collections, with scheduled publishing, RSS feeds and per-item publishing. That supports structured content such as case studies, locations or a large resource library on custom templates. [1]
Squarespace's pricing page does not publish comparable CMS limits, so if structured content is central to your site, confirm what its collections support for your use before committing. Scheduling and appointment booking were not covered in Squarespace's plan comparison table either, so check that separately if you take bookings. [2]
Which fits by business type
A starting point, using the published prices and limits above. [1] [2]
| Business | Better starting fit | Reason | First-year plan cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solo consultant, brochure site | Either | Webflow Basic is cheaper if you can design; Squarespace Basic includes unlimited bandwidth | $180 Webflow Basic; $228 Squarespace Basic (annual) |
| Shop with a few products | Squarespace | Store included; Core removes the 2% store fee | $348 Squarespace Core (annual) |
| Agency-designed brand site with animations | Webflow | Interactions and code components | $180 to $300 Webflow (yearly) |
| Content-heavy site with structured listings | Webflow | Premium CMS limits and scheduling | $300 Webflow Premium (yearly) |
| Team of five editors | Squarespace | Unlimited contributors from Core | $348 Squarespace Core versus Webflow seats |
Signs you are overbuying Webflow
Webflow's strengths cost money when you do not use them. [1]
- Nobody on the team will design in Webflow, so you would pay a designer for every layout change.
- You need to sell a few products and would add an Ecommerce plan at $29 a month yearly on top of design time.
- Several people need editing access and would each need a paid seat.
- Your site is image- or video-heavy and would push past 10 GB a month on Basic.
- You only need a few pages and a contact form, which both platforms handle.
Questions before you decide
Is Squarespace cheaper than Webflow?
For a basic site, Webflow Basic is cheaper at $15 a month on yearly billing versus Squarespace Basic at $19 a month on annual billing. Once you need selling, extra editors or high bandwidth, Squarespace often costs less because those are included.
Does Squarespace limit bandwidth?
Squarespace's pricing page lists unlimited bandwidth on all plans. Webflow lists 10 GB a month on Basic and 50 GB on Premium.
Can I sell products on Webflow Basic?
Webflow sells ecommerce through separate Ecommerce plans, starting with Standard at $29 a month on yearly billing with a 2% transaction fee and 500 ecommerce items.
Sources & verification
Product details and prices can change. Check the linked provider before buying.
- Webflow pricing: Site, Workspace, Ecommerce plans and add-ons Accessed 30 Oct 2026
- Squarespace pricing Accessed 30 Oct 2026
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