Comprehensive Guide to Squarespace Pricing Canada for 2025 (updated)

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Written By Audrey Thizy
 
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Building a website in 2025 requires not only creativity and strategy but also a clear understanding of pricing and features to align with your goals. This guide provides a detailed breakdown of Squarespace's plans and options tailored specifically for Canadians. Whether you’re an artist, entrepreneur, eCommerce store owner, or small business owner in Canada, this 2025 Squarespace Pricing Canada guide will help you find the best solution for your needs—all in one place.

 

Update: July 2025

Squarespace’s 2025 Pricing Plans: Simpler, Smarter, and More Inclusive

In 2025, Squarespace introduced a new set of pricing plans — Basic, Core, Plus, and Advanced — replacing older tiers like Personal, Business and Commerce. These updated plans make things simpler by combining all key features into a single subscription. That means Digital Products (for selling courses, gated blog content, and memberships) are now built directly into your main website plan — no separate add-ons needed and upgrade only if you need.

Whether you’re running a portfolio site, selling digital courses, or building a community, the new Squarespace billing model offers more clarity, fewer fees, and easier growth.

How much does a Squarespace website cost in Canada?
Squarespace pricing plans (Updated!)

Squarespace plans are designed to meet a variety of needs, ranging from personal portfolios to advanced eCommerce stores. Squarespace offers four main plans, each tailored to different purposes.

Plan Ideal For Cost Monthly Plan in CAD$ Cost Annual Plan in CAD$
Basic

~Previously called Personal

 Portfolios & Resume Sites 30 CAD$/month 21 CAD$/month
Core

~Previously called Business

 Blogs & Small Businesses 45 CAD$/month 32 CAD$/month
Plus

~Previously called Commerce Basic

 Small Online Stores 59 CAD$/month 46 CAD$/month
Advanced

~Previously called Commerce advanced

 High-Volume Ecommerce 139 CAD$/month 109 CAD$/month

Important: when selecting between Squarespace's Basic Commerce and Advanced Commerce plans, it's essential to consider both the pricing and the associated Credit card rates, especially in relation to your projected sales volume.

For a comprehensive list of features, visit the website.

 

Does Squarespace have a free plan?

While Squarespace does not offer a free plan, it provides a 14-day free trial, giving you the opportunity to explore the platform before making a commitment. For extended trials, you can work with a Squarespace Circle Member. If you’re unsure about the best plan for your needs, book a consultation with me, and I’ll help guide you to the perfect solution for your website.

 

Want to DIY Your Site? Here’s a Bonus to Get You Started

If you're planning to build your Squarespace site yourself but want a little extra breathing room — I’ve got you covered.
As a certified Squarespace Expert, I can offer you:

  • A free 6-month trial (instead of the standard 14 days)

  • 20% off your first annual subscription

No strings attached. Just reach out, tell me which Squarespace template you would like to use and I’ll send you your custom link to unlock the extended trial and discount.

Contact me here to get your exclusive trial and savings.

 
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Squarespace Email Campaigns

Squarespace offers integrated marketing tools as an add-on to your website plan, designed to enhance your site's reach and effectiveness. These tools make it simple to create cohesive, branded marketing campaigns. Here’s a breakdown of the available options:

Plans Monthly Plan (CA$) Annual Plan (CA$) Total email sends/month Standard Campaigns/month Automated campaigns Squarespace branding
Starter CA$14/month CA$8/month 500 Unlimited Unlimited Yes
Core CA$29/month CA$16/month 5000 Unlimited Unlimited No
Pro CA$72.80/month CA$127/month 50000 Unlimited Unlimited No
Max CA$138/month CA$97/month 250000 Unlimited Unlimited No

Benefits of Squarespace Email Campaigns

With Squarespace Email Campaigns, you’ll enjoy:

  • Unlimited mailing list size for all plans.

  • Three blast campaigns during the free trial (automated campaigns excluded).

  • 5,000 email sends per campaign, ensuring broad reach for your audience.

Note: To access the free trial, you’ll need an active Squarespace website or Acuity subscription.

 

For a comprehensive list of features, visit the website.

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Digital products: selling courses & memberships on Squarespace

Whether you're offering classes, exclusive content, or a curated member space, Squarespace now makes it easier to monetize your work directly through your website. With the new Digital Products features, you can create password-free member areas where visitors create an account, purchase access (if you choose to charge), and unlock your content instantly.

Digital Products are: course pages, blog pages, videos pages, and member sites.

This is ideal for:

  • Online classes, audio/video content, gated blog posts, or community-based offerings

  • Building recurring revenue or one-time sales

  • Managing all your content — free and paid — in one seamless place

You can now grow your audience, share your knowledge, and build a professional digital offering that aligns with your brand — all without third-party tools.

Here’s how it works:

  • New plans (Basic, Core, Plus, Advanced):
    Selling digital products (courses, video pages, member areas) is built into every one of these plans. You don’t need any add-on — just pick the plan whose fees and video-storage limits fit your needs. If you're looking to reduce transaction fees or increase your video hosting limits, you may want to consider upgrading.

  • Legacy plans (Personal, Business, Commerce Basic, Commerce Advanced):
    You can also sell digital products on these older plans, but if you want to lower your transaction fees or lift the video-storage cap, you’d add a separate Digital Products subscription.

Choosing the right plan ensures your content is supported and scalable — especially if you’re selling digital offerings like courses, exclusive videos, or members-only content.

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Squarespace Member Sites

Squarespace’s Member Sites enable subscription-based content delivery, making them ideal for course creators or those offering gated content. They provide access to online resources such as classes, videos, and paid newsletters tailored to your audience. This feature helps you generate leads, boost engagement, and build loyalty—making it an effective way to monetize your content and foster a strong community.

Online Courses

Perfect for educators who are passionate about creating and selling professional online courses. Online courses are designed to inspire and engage students throughout their learning journey, helping you deliver impactful educational experiences.


Digital content and memberships transaction fee & video storage

Plan Digital Products transaction fees Video hosting & storage
Basic 7% 30mn
Core 5% 5h
Plus 1% 50h
Advanced 0% Unlimited
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Acuity: Scheduling

Squarespace Acuity Scheduling is the perfect solution for service-based businesses such as therapists, consultants, and salons that require online appointment booking. Here are the available plans:

Plan Key Features Monthly Plan (USD) Annual Plan
Emerging Basic scheduling tools with calendar sync,
1 bookable calendar		 $20/month
~ CA$28		 ~$16/month
~ CA$23
Growing Up to 6 bookable calendars, advanced tools
like text reminders, automated billing,
bundled appointment packages, gift cards 		$34/month
~ CA$49		 ~$27/month
~ CA$39
Powerhouse Up to 36 bookable calendars, Membership subscriptions,
packages, and unlimited scheduling users.		 $61/month
~ CA$88		 ~$49/month
~ CA$70
Enterprise Membership subscriptions, multiple time zones
for different staff/locations, remove Acuity branding.		 Custom
 Custom

Features Included in All Plans

All Acuity plans come with a robust set of features to streamline your business operations:

  • Client Management:

    • Intake forms

    • Custom branding

  • Integration Options:

    • Google Meet, Zoom, and GoToMeeting integrations

    • QuickBooks and FreshBooks integrations

    • Calendar sync with Google Calendar, iCloud, Outlook.com, Exchange, and Office 365

  • Business Tools:

    • Tip options

    • Discounts via vouchers and coupons

    • Support for classes, workshops, and group events

    • Check-out add-on options

For a comprehensive list of features, visit the website.

Additional Costs to Consider

Cost Details
Domain Names Free for the first year with an annual subcription. Domain will need to be renew annually. Renewal costs range from $20–$70 USD/year (~$29–$100 CAD/year) depending on domain type.
Integrations Varies Costs vary based on the add-ons selected, such as ShipStation, SEOSpace, Weglot, and Printful. For a full list of integration, visit Squarespace Extensions
Accessibility Widget Free - $490 - $1490 USD/year
~ Free - $703 – $2139 CAD		 UserWay Accessibility Widget offers advanced accessibility tools to ensure compliance with regulations. For more details, visit User Way
Professional Web Design $3200 CAD + Hiring a professional designer ensures a custom and optimized website tailored to your goals.

Squarespace Tips for Canadians to Save Money

  1. Pay Annually
    Save 20–30% compared to monthly billing and get a free domain for the first year. Contact me to receive an additional 20% discount on your first annual plan!

  2. Leverage the Free Trial
    Explore all features with Squarespace’s 14-day free trial or contact me to extend your trial to 6 months

  3. Combine Features
    Use built-in tools like Member Areas and Scheduling to reduce reliance on third-party apps.

  4. Plan for Exchange Rates
    Pricing is listed in USD, so costs will vary slightly with the exchange rate. Use a credit card with no foreign transaction fees to avoid extra costs.

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Some questions answered for your Canadian Squarespace website.

  • No, Squarespace is an American company headquartered in New York City. However, it is available for use in Canada and supports Canadian currency (CAD), taxes, and shipping options — making it a popular choice for Canadian businesses and creators.

  • Absolutely! Squarespace is an excellent choice for Canadian businesses. Its intuitive platform, stunning templates, and versatile tools make it ideal for creatives, small business owners, and eCommerce entrepreneurs. The platform also supports Canadian currency for all your operations.

  • Absolutely! The best plan depends on your business needs. You can book a consultation call and I’ll help you select the right plan for your needs.

  • Yes, Squarespace allows you to set up your online store to accept payments in Canadian dollars (CAD).

  • Squarespace does not natively support real-time carrier-calculated shipping rates for Canada Post. This means customers won't see live Canada Post shipping rates during checkout. Instead, you'll need to set up shipping rates manually.
    While real-time rates aren't available, you can still provide Canada Post tracking numbers to your customers.
    To access real-time Canada Post shipping rates and automate your shipping process, consider using third-party shipping solutions.

  • Unfortunately, Squarespace’s POS system is currently only available in the US.

  • Yes, Squarespace Payments is now available for Canadian merchants, providing a seamless payment solution for your online store.

 

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Squarespace Pricing Canada:
Final Thoughts

Squarespace’s transparent pricing, intuitive tools, and refined designs make it an excellent choice for Canadian creatives, small businesses, and service providers. Whether you’re building a personal portfolio, managing appointments, launching an online store, Squarespace has the tools you need to succeed. Knowing the right content to include on your website can save you time and ensure your Squarespace plan meets your needs—discover what to prepare in Building a Squarespace Website: The Content You Need.

 

If you are an artist, a creative brand or a small business in Canada and you’d like to work with me on your next project, please fill out my intake form. I’d love to connect and hear more about your business and goals! In the meantime, you can also explore my Squarespace website design services for small businesses , website design services for artists and creatives or browse my collection of custom templates for Squarespace to find the perfect fit for your needs.

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Audrey Thizy

This article was written by Audrey Thizy, a multilingual Squarespace expert, photographer, actress and multidisciplinary artist who helps artists, creatives, and visionaries worldwide build distinctive online presences that showcase their talents and drive their success.

https://www.audreythizystudio.com/
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