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, artists, small-businesses, restaurants | course-creators, coaches, educators, experts, solopreneurs |
| Founded | 2003 | 2013 |
| Templates | ✓ | ✗ |
| Ecommerce | ✓ | ✗ |
| Blogging | ✓ | ✗ |
| Scheduling | ✓ | ✗ |
| Email Campaigns | ✓ | ✗ |
| Seo | ✓ | ✗ |
| Analytics | ✓ | ✗ |
| Course Builder | ✗ | ✓ |
| Coaching | ✗ | ✓ |
| Digital Downloads | ✗ | ✓ |
| Quizzes | ✗ | ✓ |
| Certificates | ✗ | ✓ |
| Affiliates | ✗ | ✓ |
| Email Marketing | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ 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
✓ 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.
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.