Head-to-head · Shopping Cart Software
Squarespace Commerce vs Ecwid
Squarespace Commerce leads on 0 checks, Ecwid on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreSquarespace Commerce · 8.7/10
- Free trialonly Squarespace Commerce
Squarespace Commerce scores higher on our rubric for shopping cart software: 8.7 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #7.
Squarespace Commerce is the better fit for creators and small brands selling products and content. Ecwid is the better fit for small sellers adding commerce to an existing site.
- Squarespace Commerce fits best
Creators and small brands selling products and content
- Ecwid fits best
Small sellers adding commerce to an existing site
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Side by side
| Feature | Squarespace Commerce 8.7/10 Visit ↗ | Ecwid 8.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.7 | 8.6 |
| Ranking | #6 in Shopping Cart Software | #7 in Shopping Cart Software |
| Best for | Creators and small brands selling products and content | Small sellers adding commerce to an existing site |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $16/mo | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | 14 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Community, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7 |
| Compliance | GDPR | GDPR, PCI DSS |
| Integrations | 13 integrations | 14 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features Squarespace Commerce 1/4 · Ecwid 1/4 | ||
| Custom domain | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Platform transaction fee | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Abandoned cart recovery | ✓ | ✓ |
| Self-hosted option | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Product limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Sales channels | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Squarespace Commerce combines a hosted online store with Squarespace website tools. It suits creators, service businesses, and small brands that want to sell physical goods alongside downloads, subscriptions, memberships, courses, or… Read the review → |
Ecwid gives small sellers a hosted online store they can add to an existing website or launch through its Instant Site builder. It also supports product and inventory management, digital downloads, subscriptions, automated tax… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Squarespace Commerce — where it wins
- Supports products, services, downloads, subscriptions, memberships, and courses
- Includes inventory tools, stock alerts, and abandoned-cart recovery
- Connects social selling, payment, shipping, and fulfillment tools
Where it doesn't
- Basic charges a 2% online store transaction fee and 7% on digital content and memberships
- Basic and Core charge 7% and 5% respectively on digital content and memberships
- Sales coverage is multichannel rather than omnichannel
Ecwid — where it wins
- Adds a store to existing sites or provides an Instant Site
- Supports sales through social media, marketplaces, and POS
- Includes subscriptions, tax calculations, and cart recovery
Where it doesn't
- Starter supports only up to 10 products
- Abandoned-cart recovery starts with Business
- Unlimited plan pricing is not stated here
- Squarespace Commerce8.7/10 · 14-day trial
A hosted store for creators and small brands, with selling tools across products and content.
Visit SquarespaceFull verdict → - Ecwid8.6/10 · Paid
A hosted cart for small sellers who want to add commerce to an existing site.
Visit EcwidFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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