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[Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated August 26th, 2026 # Reviews of Squarespace Ease of use 4.5 Customer Service 4.4 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews JP Jacob P Marketing Analyst, Control SpecialistRetail, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “The platform’s built‑in design tools, responsive layouts, and integrated analytics make it easy to launch a professional‑looking site without relying on external plugins or custom development.“ May 4, 2026 HB Hayden B AccountantConstruction, 201 - 500 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Unfortunately, the mobile applications don’t really add much in terms of editing capabilities and are mostly limited to allowing you to view your information withing the system.“ April 10, 2026 KG Khaled G Software EngineerInformation Technology and Services, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Squarespace is great for projects that do not require a great deal of backend development, and want to have a clean appearance. While not 100% flawless, there are some limitations in terms of customization and there are occasional bugs, it's a small team like us and it's good for the money.“ July 31, 2026 SP Stephanie P Virtual AssistantOnline Media, Self-employedUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “This often leads to awkward spacing between elements and the characteristic "Squarespace" look that all sites built on the platform seem to have.“ April 16, 2026 Andie T TherapistMental Health Care, Self-employedUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “Squarespace is a wonderful platform for building a website, tracking analytics, and customization with code.“ April 7, 2026 AP Alissa P ownerRetail, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “It can feel a bit restrictive when trying to fully customize certain elements, and pricing is slightly higher compared to some competitors.“ April 23, 2026 DS Darren S Product OwnerComputer Software, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “Squarespace allows you to produce and host beautiful looking and performing websites in minutes, using a wide variety of templates.“ January 22, 2026 Andie T TherapistMental Health Care, Self-employedUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “There are bugs from time to time with Squarespace related to coding and AI integration that could be improved.“ April 7, 2026 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 3419 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Ashleie E. Maternal and child health equity systems firm Program Development Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Squarespace lifetime user " August 6, 2026 5.0 Overall I always recommend squarespace to everyone. It’s always going to be my first choice. I’ve tried other website creation platforms but to me, squarespace gives you more and makes it easy to standout. Pros I LOVE squarespace. It’s really easy, almost too easy, to create a website. I’ve been using it for over 6-7 years now and the changes they’ve made have been easy to adapt to. The choice in page layouts are not complex and it’s worth the money. Cons I wish I didn’t have to pay extra for the scheduling feature and that it was more CRM friendly. I have to use a different system and just integrate them. Review Source PR Pupp R. Owner Events Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Squarespace does everything you need it to do. " July 24, 2026 4.0 Overall squarespace has been the perfect solution for setting up a website which looks good is easy to update and is customised to fit with our branding. Pros The templates on squarespace are very good and you can set up a quality website very quickly. The drag and drop feature makes it easy for anybody to use. Cons Some features which are quite useful are part of the higher price tier, for example to be able to use any custom code. Alternatives considered [Wix](https://www.capterra.com/p/169007/Wix/) Reason for choosing Squarespace Squarespace seemed like it had better looking templates and also seemed slightly simpler to set up. Review Source SP Samitha P. QA Analyst Information Technology and Services Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Squarespace aesthetic and rigidity " August 15, 2026 3.0 Pros Beautiful, professional templates and its intuitive drag‑and‑drop editor, which make building a polished site feel effortless. Great for small businesses. Cons Design limitations show up when you try to customize layouts in ways the system doesn’t anticipate, especially compared to fully flexible builders Review Source EA Eric A. Chiropractor Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Makes the hard stuff easy" June 24, 2026 5.0 Overall positive. I've used it for a few small businesses over the years and they always have the web design I need. Pros I like how easily you can create a website using all the templates. They make a hard process pretty simple, removing the barrier to set up a website. Cons If there was a place to build a website for a one time fixed expense, even a high one, is be much more willing to use Squarespace. Paying $25 a month in perpetuity is rough, and y'all have no other option. Alternatives considered [Wix](https://www.capterra.com/p/169007/Wix/) Reason for choosing Squarespace I've used it before and Squarespace made it easy to set up my website, especially under a free trial Review Source KG Khaled G. Software Engineer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Simple designs with a few oddities." July 31, 2026 5.0 Squarespace is great for projects that do not require a great deal of backend development, and want to have a clean appearance. While not 100% flawless, there are some limitations in terms of customization and there are occasional bugs, it's a small team like us and it's good for the money. They're helpful but not necessarily the quickest, and the site is easy to use after you familiarise yourself with its peculiarities. A good option for more basic systems. Pros The pre-made templates are clean, neat and there are a lot of them so it will save you some time particularly when you're working on a smaller project where it would be impractical to make up something from scratch. Its drag-and-drop editor is intuitive to use, and its responsive design capability is good. Its use is also relatively straightforward, making it an excellent choice for training clients or other non-technical team members. Cons Occasional spacing and elements not lining up can be a nuisance. Their system can also be clunky when it comes to debugging custom CSS. They place some additional functions behind better payment levels, such as advanced analytics, which can be irritating in case you have a restricted budget. I've experienced a couple of issues with third party integration such as Zapier. Review Source Gwen S. Founder and CEO Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Very powerful platform" July 16, 2026 5.0 I love this program, it's easy to use, customize, update and change things. Payment processing is great to have as well, the fees are a bit higher than expected, seeing your paying for the platform, but i like this platform. Pros I love features that are built in, and it makes building a website so easy and gives you lots of options to add and update. Love the fact that it can be used on the phone via the app as well Cons I'm not even sure, there's so much i like about the program. The only thing that I would like to have is probably the cost. It is quite expensive to be paying monthly, but its s till such a strong program, it kinda makes it worth it. Also, I haven't needed to, but I think if I needed to move off the platform, I wish there was a way to integrate the program with another platform so if you needed to switch platforms, you have something that will transfer everything, not having you redo everything again. Review Source Jeffery R. Project Manager Construction Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Squarespace" July 28, 2026 5.0 I do really enjoy the templates and pick and drop options it offers. It definitely makes a beginner feel confident when building a website for the first time. Pros The best thing i like about Squarespace is that it is easy to use. Ease of use in the form of the drag and drop editor, to simple tools for beginners to build a professional looking site. Cons While Squarespace is great for beginners, that is where it also holds itself back as you can't use advanced or many custom features. I would have liked a "free version" just to get my feet wet as the 14 day trial wasn't enough when trying to get my business up and going. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Marketing Manager Education Management Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Great to get you started. " August 18, 2026 4.0 Great! It's a perfect quick solution if you're not trying to do anything too fancy or sophisticated in terms of functionality or custom features. Pros Great solution if your budget is limited on custom solutions. We used Squarespace for the first few years as we developed our brand and it made things super easy to get started! Lots of great plugin capability as well. Cons themes can feel a little repetetive and stock-ish. and functionality options can also feel limited in some areas. Review Source Aaron L. Owner Media Production Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Squarespace - Pro Web builder that makes it easy to create" August 31, 2026 5.0 I have designed lovely websites for clientelle, myself, and friends us Squarespace. It made it effortless to create a professional looking Pros Squarespace is my go to for website development. There templates are beautiful and various. It's easy to use interface makes web making a tops looking website. Cons It's not the most ecenomic web builder. It could use some of the features other software has, but that could have changed since Iast used it. Review Source Gail M. Graphic Designer Design Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "I love Squarespace!" July 10, 2026 5.0 Once I set up my website, everything was automatic—payments, domain renewals, everything. It makes management easy. Pros I was able to quickly create my website without coding! Pictures were easily uploaded. There were plenty of designs to choose from. Cons I liked everything. A lower price would be good, but I can’t beat the value of plug and play. I juggle a lot of sites for my businesses. I don’t have to think about this one. Review Source RR Rosanne R. Owner Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Results are in, Designers LOVE Squarespace!" October 14, 2025 5.0 I have loved using Squarespace for many years to design my business websites, as well as for area organizations and clubs who needed a simple, efficient website. (With many bells and whistles that are not intimidating) Pros Squarespace is a great platform for all levels of website design. Those with no design experience will find the templates easy to use, and those with will be able to intuitively use the templates and then expand upon them to personalize and tweak. Cons At some point, there is a limitation for what you can do with your design templates and for the advanced designer you may grow out of this platform. But fortunately, Squarespace is always making improvements and often a need is met by an improvement within the platform. Switched from [Wix](https://www.capterra.com/p/169007/Wix/) I had outgrown Wix, and needed more design abilities and nuances. But that was a while ago -- I am sure Wix has improved greatly! Review Source DRS Daniel R. S. Founder Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Square Space allows small businesses to do big professional business!" September 15, 2025 5.0 I love square space because I can send contracts and proposals and estimates to clients all for free on their online platform. Which as a small business owner makes me look professional and makes it easier for my clients and client management Pros I like square space because as a business owner I use their platform not just for payment processing but for contract creation. They have templates I can use and edit which makes it easy for my clients to e sigh for FREE Cons I don't like the payment processing fees and website builder which is plain and doesn't have alot of features Alternatives considered [Wix Payments](https://www.capterra.com/p/10030701/Wix-Payments/)[Cash App](https://www.capterra.com/p/246167/Cash-App/)[GoDaddy POS](https://www.capterra.com/p/10021666/GoDaddy-Commerce/)[HubSpot CRM](https://www.capterra.com/p/152373/HubSpot-CRM/) Reason for choosing Squarespace I choose Square space all the rest because they are the only platform where I can send contracts and e sigh documents and proposal at no cost and to upgrade the cost are minimal compared to the competition Review Source BU Bailey U. Founder and Web Developer Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### "What You Need to Know about Squarespace During Evaluation" April 9, 2025 4.0 Squarespqce streamlines the entire process of creating, designing and hosting websites and emails. Pros Squarespace is a coding free platform that enables me to create professional and stunning websites. In addition, Squarespace allocates hosting and domain services in one central place. Cons I only dislike that Squarespace lack free plan since it is not an open-source digital experience program. Switched from [Divi](https://www.capterra.com/p/201958/Divi/) Squarespace offers a wide array of web builder tools unlike some digital experience alternatives. Review Source Becky O. NUTRITIONIST Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Squarespace: The simple professional platform" January 28, 2026 4.0 Overally, I was impressed by the all-in-one solution that SquareSpace offered that enabled me to get a professional-looking website live much quicker. Pros I mostly liked the design flexibility, which was made possible by the professional-looking templates that are also mobile responsive. Cons I did not like that the more advanced features were only available on the more expensive plans which is different on other sites. Review Source BK Bri K. Marketing Directior Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Worth the Investment" March 16, 2026 4.0 Pros I really enjoy how easy it is to use Squarespace. There are a variety of templates to chose from, so you can find something to fit your brand and needs, and I like that it's easier to add custom elements as well. I also think that it's pretty easy to add your domain to their website. Overall, it's a great value for your money and helps organizations of all sizes get their name out there. Cons One of the downsides to Squarespace is the payment feature. Although it is easy to collect payments through Squarespace's processor, it would be better for nonprofits if we could integrate with other payment processing servers. The other con is customer support can be confusing. In a day and age where companies are leaning into AI, it would be easier if we could have a person to talk to instead of endless FAQ page. Review Source Dionne Joy M. CEO Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Squarespace delivers a smooth, visually impressive website‑building experience." December 27, 2025 5.0 My overall experience with Squarespace it that it delivers a smooth, visually impressive website‑building experience. It’s ideal for users who want a professional‑looking site without diving into code or juggling multiple tools. Customizable platform, its design quality, reliability, and ease of use make it a strong choice for portfolios, small business sites, and online stores. Pros What I like most and appreciate about Squarespace is how polished and consistent everything feels, with lots of features with great customer support. Pages load quickly, the interface is clean, and the mobile‑responsive designs require almost no extra work. For small businesses, creatives, and entrepreneurs Cons What I like least about Squarespace has limits when it comes to flexibility. While the drag‑and‑drop editor is easy to use, it can feel restrictive if you want very specific layouts, newsletters or advanced customizations. Pricing is also on the higher side compared to some competitors, especially if you need advanced features. Review Source Trinidad F. Autonomous Remote Assistant Transportation/Trucking/Railroad Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Squarespace Is The Place" April 2, 2026 4.0 Overall I think Squarespace is a very powerful and simple platform, especially for those new to website creation. Although there's cheaper alternatives I think this is a very sensible and logical option. Pros Squarespace is very user friendly and easy to use. I really like the various templates, designs, and choices offered. Cons Squarespace has limited abilities to customize certain aspects in the website design process. Also, for anything extensive or complex this is probably not the best choice when creating a website. Review Source FS Felicia S. Executive Team Leader Telecommunications Used the software for: 2+ years ### "What’s Good in Squarespace" August 28, 2025 5.0 Pros Squarespace allocates free CSS templates and only involves drag and drop editor functionality to create and design websites and landing pages. Cons It has been easy for me to create highly responsive websites without coding with the hep of Squarespace, thus I can’t complain. Review Source RH Ronisha H. Owner Consumer Goods Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Square Space " December 7, 2025 4.0 Overall, as time passed I got use to the functionality of it but, it still wasn’t my best experience with developing my website. Pros What I liked most about square space was it had decent styles for templates and it allowed for me to learn pass the challenges at created my first website. Cons What I least enjoyed about square space was it was a bit limited in my opinion and not the easiest to navigate or learn. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Performance Marketing Specialist Legal Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Easy to Use Website Builder" October 8, 2025 4.0 Very positive. For the price it is, it's an amazing way to design a slick, professional website that functions as you'd wish. Pros It's very easy to use and build a website. For those with no technical web development experience, they offer a variety of templates that make it simple and fast to design a nice looking website. It's fairly priced too. You can set your branding guidelines (colors, logo, etc.) and it incorporates it into the page layouts and templates seamlessly so it matches your brand. Cons Because it's easy to use and quite basic, it lacks more advanced customizations. For example, you can't make a page look completely different on mobile from desktop. They generally have to be the same designed page which doesn't always look best. Review Source FK Farman K. Software Developer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Slick website builder ideal for small brand sites." December 1, 2025 5.0 For the small brands we support, Squarespace allows me to set up good-looking sites faster; I spend less time on boilerplate and more on messaging, SEO basics, calls to action. Pros I really appreciate the speed with which I can design a polished marketing site when using Squarespace; the built-in templates, fonts, and layouts are super helpful in wowing non-technical clients without complex custom code. Cons That’s understandable, and I’m sure that there are plenty of people who feel the same way as you do, but what really gets to me is the lack of freedom when it comes to making advanced customizations. Review Source JP Jacob P. Marketing Analyst, Control Specialist Retail Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "A Clean, User‑Friendly Website Builder with Some Limits" May 4, 2026 5.0 Overall, Squarespace delivers a streamlined, reliable platform for building and maintaining a visually consistent website. It works well for users who prioritize ease of use and aesthetic quality, though it may be less ideal for highly customized or complex site requirements. Day‑to‑day management is straightforward, and the platform performs well for small businesses, portfolios, and informational sites. Pros Squarespace provides a polished, intuitive site‑building experience with modern templates that require minimal configuration. The platform’s built‑in design tools, responsive layouts, and integrated analytics make it easy to launch a professional‑looking site without relying on external plugins or custom development. Cons Customization beyond the standard template options can feel limited, especially for users who want deeper control over layout or functionality. Some advanced features require workarounds, and the platform’s closed ecosystem restricts flexibility compared to more open CMS solutions. Review Source MM Michele M. Executive Director Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Squarespace: Value for money" December 10, 2025 5.0 Pros Love how the layouts look. Love that they are always improving the product. Love that the blog post can seamlessly be turned into an email campaign. Cons Maybe if they had more features? I can't think of anything else other than maybe sometimes figuring out which feature I'm looking for can be a challenge. Review Source EAJ Esami Allan J. Web Developer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The Best Platform for Building Professional and Good Looking Websites ." July 17, 2025 5.0 With Squarespace creating a good looking site is with few clicks and has a editing suite that is comprehensive and easy to use. Pros Squarespace has a drag and drop interface that make creating good looking websites easy and with just few clicks even for non tech person.There are large number of plugins and extensions available. Plenty of customization to make your site look the way you want. Has powerful eCommerce capabilities. Cons The customer service care are not always available via mobile phones which causes a lot of inconveniences in times of urgency. Review Source BH Brian H. Owner Transportation/Trucking/Railroad Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Affordable websites" June 28, 2026 5.0 I was able to obtain a website with the actual business name and .com that i wanted. For most businesses this is somewhat difficult. Pros What i liked most about squarespace was the ability to obtain a website in an affordable range. For the price it's worth it Cons What i liked least was after you obtain the website you have to subscribe for web hosting. I would have appreciated a all inclusive package. Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox.