Comprehensive Guide to Squarespace Pricing Canada for 2025
Building a website in 2025 requires not only creativity and stragey 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.
How much does a Squarespace website cost in Canada?
Squarespace pricing plans
Squarespace pricing 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. Below is an updated breakdown of Squarespace's 2025 pricing, listed in USD with approximate CAD conversions.
| Plan | Ideal For | Cost Monthly Plan in US$ | Cost Annual Plan in US$ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal | Portfolios & Resume Sites | $25/month ~ 36 CAD$/month |
~$16/month ~ 31 CAD$/month |
| Business | Blogs & Small Businesses | $36/month ~ 51 CAD$/month |
$23 ~ 33 CAD$ |
| Basic Commerce Basic | Small Online Stores | $40/month ~ 57 CAD$ |
$28/month ~ 40 CAD$ |
| Commerce Advanced | High-Volume Ecommerce | $72/month ~ 103 CAD$/month |
$52/month ~ 74 CAD$/month |
When selecting between Squarespace's Basic Commerce and Advanced Commerce plans, it's essential to consider both the pricing and the associated transaction fees, 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 unlimited 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.
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 (USD) | Annual Plan (USD) | Total email sends/month | Standard Campaigns/month | Automated campaigns | Squarespace branding |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | $10/month ~ 14 CAD$ |
$7/month ~ 10 CAD$ |
500 | Unlimited | Unlimited | Yes |
| Core | $20/month ~ 28 CAD$ |
$14/month ~ 20 CAD$ |
5000 | Unlimited | Unlimited | No |
| Pro | $48/month ~ 69 CAD$ |
$34/month ~ 48 CAD$ |
50000 | Unlimited | Unlimited | No |
| Max | $96/month ~ 138 CAD$ |
$68/month ~ 97 CAD$ |
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.
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 |
$20/month ~ 28 CAD$ |
~$16/month ~ 23 CAD$ |
| Growing | Up to 6 bookable calendars, advanced tools like text reminders, automated billing, bundled appointment packages, gift cards |
$34/month ~ 49 CAD$ |
~$27/month ~ 39 CAD$ |
| Powerhouse | Up to 36 bookable calendars, Membership subscriptions, packages, and unlimited scheduling users. |
$61/month ~ 88 CAD$ |
~$49/month ~ 70 CAD$ |
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.
Squarespace Member Sites Canada Pricing
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.
| Plan | Key Features | Monthly Cost (USD) | Annual Cost (USD) | Transaction Fee | Video Storage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Included | Available with website plans for basic content and memberships. | Free | Free | 9% | 30 minutes |
| Starter (Add-on) | Unlimited memberships, customer management, and promotions. | $12 ~ 17 CAD$ |
$9 ~ 13 CAD$ |
7% | 10 hours |
| Core (Add-on) | Lower transaction fees, more video storage, and advanced membership tools. | $37 ~ 53 CAD$ |
$29 ~ 41 CAD$ |
3% | 50 hours |
| Pro (Add-on) | 0% transaction fees, unlimited storage, advanced analytics, and premium membership features. | $111 ~ 160 CAD$ |
$89 ~ 128 CAD$ |
0% | Unlimited |
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.
| Plan | Features | Cost (Monthly USD) | Cost (Annually USD) | Transaction Fee | Video Storage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Included with Website Plans | Perfect for those who are starting and interested in offering a small course. | Free | Free | 9% | 30 minutes |
| Starter | Perfect for new educators and small businesses just starting with online courses. | +$12 ~ 17 CAD$ |
+$9 ~ 12 CAD$ |
7% | 10 hours |
| Core | Perfect for established course creators. | +$37 ~ 53 CAD$ |
+$29 ~ 41 CAD$ |
3% | 50 hours |
| Professional | Perfect for established course creators with high volume of courses and video content. | +$111 ~ 159 CAD$ |
+$89 ~ 128 CAD$ |
0% | Unlimited |
Included with Starter, Core and Professional plans:
Free, one-time, or subscription pricing options
Analytics and customer insights
No Squarespace branding
Discounts and promotions
Customer management
Enroll students into classes
Create lessons and chapters
Customers can pay with PayPal or credit card
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
Pay Annually
Save 20–30% compared to monthly billing and get a free domain for the first year.Leverage the Free Trial
Explore all features with Squarespace’s 14-day free trial.Combine 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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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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Yes, you can integrate Canada Post with Squarespace for your shipping needs. You can read more here
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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 custom Squarespace website design services or browse my collection of custom templates for Squarespace to find the perfect fit for your needs.
