Squarespace
Teachable
| Feature | Squarespace | Teachable |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $16/mo | Free / from $59/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.4 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Best For | creatives, photographers, restaurants, small-businesses | course-creators, coaches, educators, experts, solopreneurs |
| Founded | 2004 | 2013 |
| Templates | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ecommerce | ✓ | ✗ |
| Domains | ✓ | ✗ |
| Analytics | ✓ | ✗ |
| Email Marketing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Scheduling | ✓ | ✗ |
| Course Builder | ✗ | ✓ |
| Coaching | ✗ | ✓ |
| Digital Downloads | ✗ | ✓ |
| Quizzes | ✗ | ✓ |
| Certificates | ✗ | ✓ |
| Affiliates | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Squarespace Pros
- Stunning templates
- All-in-one
- Great for creatives
- Good SEO tools
✗ Squarespace Cons
- No free plan
- Limited customization
- More expensive than competitors
✓ Teachable Pros
- Easy course builder with drag-and-drop
- Built-in payment processing and affiliates
- Custom domain and branding on all plans
- Coaching and community features included
✗ Teachable Cons
- Transaction fees on free and basic plans
- Limited site customization options
- No built-in community forum (added 2024)
The Verdict
Squarespace is built for creatives and photographers, with a focus on templates and ecommerce. Teachable targets course creators and coaches and leads with course-builder and coaching.
On pricing, Squarespace is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $16/mo compared to $59/mo for Teachable. That $43/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Teachable 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, Teachable offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while Squarespace takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
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.