Adobe XD
Squarespace
| Feature | Adobe XD | Squarespace |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $54.99/mo | From $16/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Best For | adobe-users, ui-designers, teams-already-in-creative-cloud, rapid-prototyping | creatives, photographers, artists, small-businesses, restaurants |
| Founded | 2016 | 2003 |
| Vector Design | ✓ | ✗ |
| Prototyping | ✓ | ✗ |
| Auto Animate | ✓ | ✗ |
| Repeat Grid | ✓ | ✗ |
| Components | ✓ | ✗ |
| Design Specs | ✓ | ✗ |
| Voice Prototyping | ✓ | ✗ |
| Templates | ✗ | ✓ |
| Ecommerce | ✗ | ✓ |
| Blogging | ✗ | ✓ |
| Scheduling | ✗ | ✓ |
| Email Campaigns | ✗ | ✓ |
| Seo | ✗ | ✓ |
| Analytics | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Adobe XD Pros
- Tight integration with Adobe Creative Cloud suite
- Smooth prototyping with auto-animate transitions
- Repeat grid for efficient design patterns
- Included in Creative Cloud subscription
✗ Adobe XD Cons
- In maintenance mode (Adobe investing in Figma instead)
- No longer receiving major feature updates
- Community and plugin ecosystem declining
✓ Squarespace Pros
- Most beautiful templates in the industry
- All-in-one (domain, email, analytics)
- Great for portfolios and creative brands
- Excellent blogging platform
✗ Squarespace Cons
- Less flexible than Webflow or WordPress
- No free tier (14-day trial only)
- Transaction fees unless on Commerce plans
The Verdict
Adobe XD is built for adobe users and ui designers, with a focus on vector-design and prototyping. Squarespace targets creatives and photographers and leads with templates and ecommerce.
On pricing, Squarespace is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $16/mo compared to $54.99/mo for Adobe XD. That $38.99/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Neither tool offers a free plan, so factor the subscription cost into your decision from the start.
Squarespace edges out on user ratings (4.4 vs 4). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.
Bottom line: Squarespace has a slight overall edge — but if tight integration with adobe creative cloud suite matters most to you, Adobe XD may still be the right call.