Detailed comparison across 10 dimensions
BigCommerce and Squarespace score closely across Staquest's six weighted dimensions, with no decisive overall winner. Neither lists a free tier. Paid plans start at $39/mo for BigCommerce and $16/mo for Squarespace.
| Overview |  SquarespaceDesign-focused platform for creating professional online stores. | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | hybrid | hybrid |
| Company | BigCommerce Pty. Ltd. | Squarespace, Inc. |
| Free Tier | ||
| Has API | ||
| Open Source | ||
| Learning Curve | - | - |
| Integration | - | - |
| Trending | Stable | Stable |
| GitHub Stars | - | - |
| Industries | MarketingDevelopmentE-CommerceSaaS & Cloud | MarketingDevelopmentE-CommerceFinTech |
| Categories | e-commerce | storefronte-commerce |
| Website | Visit | Visit |
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| Feature | bigcommerce | squarespace |
|---|---|---|
| Additional $150/Month For Every $200,000 Increment In Sales Over $400,000 | ||
| 0% Transaction Fees | ||
| Basic E-Commerce Tools | ||
| Blogs | ||
| Digital Products | ||
| Established Businesses | ||
| Full E-Commerce Functionality | ||
| Growing Stores | ||
| Personal Sites | ||
| Portfolios | ||
| Small Businesses | ||
| Subscriptions |
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BigCommerce's paid plans start at $39/mo and Squarespace's start at $16/mo, so Squarespace is the lower entry price. Check the pricing comparison for higher tiers and per-seat costs.
Squarespace scores higher on pricing value in Staquest's analysis. It is the highest-weighted dimension in this comparison.
