WooCommerce vs Wix vs Squarespace

Checked 2026-10-14 on www.squarespace.com, www.wix.com and wordpress.org. US pricing where available.

Wix prices are not listed here. Wix’s plans page served us region-specific, tax-inclusive prices that aren’t US pricing, so we won’t quote them. Open the Wix plans page from your own location to see your price.

Squarespace plans

Plan	Yearly billing (per month)	Monthly billing	Card rate	Online store transaction fee
Basic	$19	$25	2.9% + $0.30	2%
Core	$29	$39	2.9% + $0.30	0%
Plus	$49	$65	2.7% + $0.30	0%
Advanced	$99	$139	2.5% + $0.30	0%

Side by side

	WooCommerce	Wix	Squarespace
Software price	Core plugin free (open source)	Paid plan required to sell; see Wix pricing for your region	From $19/mo billed yearly
Hosting	Bought separately	Included	Included
Card processing	Your gateway, e.g. Stripe 2.9% + 30¢	Wix Payments rates vary by country — not built in	2.5%–2.9% + $0.30 by plan
Extra transaction fee	None from WooCommerce	Check your plan	2% on Basic, 0% on Core and above
Control & extensibility	Highest: any host, plugin, gateway; you maintain it	Drag-and-drop editor, app market; closed platform	Polished templates, fewer integrations; closed platform

WooCommerce

Best if you already run WordPress, want full control, or need a specific gateway. Budget for hosting and maintenance.

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Wix

Best for beginners who want an all-in-one site builder with flexible design and don’t need deep customization.

Squarespace

Best for design-led brands and creators with smaller catalogs. Pick Core or above to avoid the online store transaction fee.

FAQ

Does Squarespace charge transaction fees?

On the Basic plan, 2% on online store sales; Core, Plus and Advanced charge 0%, plus card processing.

Which is cheapest?

WooCommerce software is free but hosting is not; Wix and Squarespace bundle hosting. Add up plan, hosting, apps and processing at your sales volume.