InVision
Squarespace
| Feature | InVision | Squarespace |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $7.95/mo | From $16/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Rating | 3.8 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Best For | design-teams, product-managers, stakeholder-reviews, legacy-users | creatives, photographers, artists, small-businesses, restaurants |
| Founded | 2011 | 2003 |
| Prototyping | ✓ | ✗ |
| Freehand Whiteboard | ✓ | ✗ |
| Design Systems | ✓ | ✗ |
| Inspect Mode | ✓ | ✗ |
| Commenting | ✓ | ✗ |
| User Testing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Templates | ✗ | ✓ |
| Ecommerce | ✗ | ✓ |
| Blogging | ✗ | ✓ |
| Scheduling | ✗ | ✓ |
| Email Campaigns | ✗ | ✓ |
| Seo | ✗ | ✓ |
| Analytics | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ InVision Pros
- Excellent prototyping with hotspots and transitions
- Freehand whiteboarding for brainstorming
- Design system manager (DSM) for consistency
- Good stakeholder review and commenting workflow
✗ InVision Cons
- Company has pivoted and scaled down significantly
- Studio product was discontinued
- Most teams have migrated to Figma
✓ 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
InVision is built for design teams and product managers, with a focus on prototyping and freehand-whiteboard. Squarespace targets creatives and photographers and leads with templates and ecommerce.
On pricing, InVision is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $7.95/mo compared to $16/mo for Squarespace. That $8.05/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
InVision 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.
Squarespace edges out on user ratings (4.4 vs 3.8). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.
Feature-wise, Squarespace offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while InVision takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Bottom line: Squarespace has a slight overall edge — but if excellent prototyping with hotspots and transitions matters most to you, InVision may still be the right call.