Figma
Squarespace
| Feature | Figma | Squarespace |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $15/mo | From $16/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.7 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Best For | designers, design-teams, product-teams, developers | creatives, photographers, artists, small-businesses, restaurants |
| Founded | 2012 | 2003 |
| Vector Editing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Prototyping | ✓ | ✗ |
| Dev Mode | ✓ | ✗ |
| Plugins | ✓ | ✗ |
| Components | ✓ | ✗ |
| Auto Layout | ✓ | ✗ |
| Templates | ✗ | ✓ |
| Ecommerce | ✗ | ✓ |
| Blogging | ✗ | ✓ |
| Scheduling | ✗ | ✓ |
| Email Campaigns | ✗ | ✓ |
| Seo | ✗ | ✓ |
| Analytics | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Figma Pros
- Real-time collaboration
- Free for students
- Huge plugin ecosystem
- Dev handoff
✗ Figma Cons
- Needs internet
- Can be slow with large files
- Learning curve
✓ 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
Figma is built for designers and design teams, with a focus on vector-editing and prototyping. Squarespace targets creatives and photographers and leads with templates and ecommerce.
Pricing is close: Figma starts at $15/mo versus $16/mo for Squarespace — not a deciding factor on its own.
Figma has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. Squarespace requires a paid subscription from day one.
Feature-wise, Squarespace offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while Figma takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Bottom line: Figma has a slight overall edge — but if most beautiful templates in the industry matters most to you, Squarespace may still be the right call.
