Comprehensive Guide to Squarespace Pricing Canada for 2025 (updated)
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 | Monthly Plan | Annual Plan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic ~Previously called Personal |
Portfolios & Resume Sites | US$20/month ~CA$30 |
US$14/month ~CA$21 |
| Core ~Previously called Business |
Blogs & Small Businesses | US$28/month ~CA$45 |
US$21/month ~CA$32 |
| Plus ~Previously called Commerce Basic |
Small Online Stores | US$49/month ~CA$66 |
US$37/month ~CA$50 |
| Advanced ~Previously called Commerce Advanced |
High-Volume Ecommerce | US$92/month ~CA$124 |
US$80/month ~CA$108 |
*Squarespace bills in USD. CAD amounts are approximate (~) and may vary depending on exchange rates and bank fees.
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.
Need some help?
If you're planning to build your Squarespace site but want a little extra breathing room, I would be happy to help!
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
Simply reach out, tell me which Squarespace template you would like to use and let me know if you have any questions.
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:
| Emails/month | Monthly Plan (USD) | Annual Plan (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| 500 | $10/month ~CA$14 |
~$7/month ~CA$9 |
| 5,000 | $20/month ~CA$28 |
~$14/month ~CA$19 |
| 10,000 | $28/month ~CA$38 |
~$20/month ~CA$27 |
| 25,000 | $40/month ~CA$54 |
~$28/month ~CA$38 |
| 50,000 | $48/month ~CA$65 |
~$34/month ~CA$46 |
| 100,000 | $60/month ~CA$81 |
~$43/month ~CA$58 |
| 150,000 | $73/month ~CA$99 |
~$52/month ~CA$70 |
| 250,000 | $96/month ~CA$130 |
~$68/month ~CA$92 |
*Squarespace bills in USD. CAD amounts are approximate (~) and may vary with exchange rates and bank fees.
Benefits of Squarespace Email Campaigns
Unlimited contacts
Premium email templates
Smart segmentation
Email personalization
Marketing automations
Real-time analytics
Ecommerce tools
AI email copy
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.
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 Digital Products, you can create member areas where visitors create an account, purchase access (if you choose to charge), and unlock your content instantly.
Digital Products include: course pages, gated blog posts, video 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.
In February 2025, Squarespace introduced four new website plans: Basic, Core, Plus, and Advanced.
On these new plans, Digital Products and Member Areas are already included in your subscription. You don’t need any add-on — simply choose the plan that matches your needs for transaction fees and video hosting limits.
On legacy plans (Personal, Business, Commerce Basic, or Commerce Advanced), you can still sell digital products, but you’ll need the separate Digital Products subscription to unlock these features. Pricing for these add-ons isn’t listed on Squarespace’s website — you can only view it inside your own site dashboard by going to Settings > Content & Memberships > Products > Upgrade.
Squarespace Member Sites
Member Areas are now part of Digital Products. They enable subscription-based content delivery, making them ideal for course creators or those offering gated content. You can use them to:
Provide access to online classes, video libraries, or paid newsletters
Build deeper connections with your audience
Generate recurring revenue through memberships
This feature helps you monetize your content and foster a strong, engaged community.
Online Courses
Squarespace also makes it easy to design and sell full online courses through Digital Products. These tools are designed to inspire and engage your students, helping you deliver meaningful and professional learning experiences.
Whether you’re sharing video lessons, worksheets, or community-based discussions, Squarespace’s course setup supports a smooth and structured learning journey.
Digital Products transaction fees & video storage by plan
| Plan | Digital Products transaction fees | Video hosting & storage |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | 7% | 30mn |
| Core | 5% | 5h |
| Plus | 1% | 50h |
| Advanced | 0% | Unlimited |
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 | $3500 CAD + | Hiring a professional designer ensures a custom and optimized website tailored to your goals. |
Squarespace Tips for Canadians to Save Money
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!Leverage the Free Trial
Explore all features with Squarespace’s 14-day free trial or contact me to extend your trial to 6 monthsCombine Features
Use built-in tools like Member Areas and Scheduling to reduce reliance on third-party apps.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.
Some questions answered for your Canadian Squarespace website.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Yes, Squarespace allows you to set up your online store to accept payments in Canadian dollars (CAD).
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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.
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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.
