BigCommerce
Squarespace
| Feature | BigCommerce | Squarespace |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $39/mo | From $16/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.2 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Best For | mid-market-retailers, b2b-commerce, multi-channel-sellers, growing-brands | creatives, photographers, artists, small-businesses, restaurants |
| Founded | 2009 | 2003 |
| Online Store | ✓ | ✗ |
| Multi Channel | ✓ | ✗ |
| B2b | ✓ | ✗ |
| Headless Api | ✓ | ✗ |
| Seo | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi Storefront | ✓ | ✗ |
| Analytics | ✓ | ✓ |
| Templates | ✗ | ✓ |
| Ecommerce | ✗ | ✓ |
| Blogging | ✗ | ✓ |
| Scheduling | ✗ | ✓ |
| Email Campaigns | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ BigCommerce Pros
- No transaction fees on any plan
- Built-in B2B/wholesale features
- Multi-storefront from one dashboard
- Headless commerce with API flexibility
✗ BigCommerce Cons
- Annual revenue caps force plan upgrades
- Theme customization requires code
- App ecosystem smaller than Shopify
✓ 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
BigCommerce is built for mid market retailers and b2b commerce, with a focus on online-store and multi-channel. 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 $39/mo for BigCommerce. That $23/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.
This is a genuinely close comparison. If you can, sign up for both free trials (where available) and run a one-week test with your actual team tasks before deciding.