How Much Does a Squarespace Website Cost?

Building your own website is one of the smartest ways to grow your brand, and Squarespace makes it simple with elegant templates and all-in-one hosting. Still, before you begin, it’s important to understand what a Squarespace website actually costs — from platform fees to design expenses and hidden extras. Below is a complete breakdown so you can plan your investment with confidence. So How Much Does a Squarespace Website Cost?

1. Platform subscription costs

Squarespace runs on a subscription model, which covers hosting, design tools, and support. As of 2025, plans range from:

$16/month (billed annually) for a basic personal site.
$23/month for business plans with extra features.
$39–$99/month for advanced e-commerce or membership sites.

Monthly billing is available, but costs more overall. A simple portfolio or coaching website can run smoothly on the $16–$23/month plans.

2. Design and development costs

If you use a pre-made template, you can build your site yourself with minimal expense. However, if you hire a professional designer, expect to pay:

$3,000–$3,500 for a standard 5-page custom site.
$5,000–$10,000+ for a fully tailored website with branding, integrations, or animations.

Templates strike a great balance — offering professional design without custom-build prices.

3. Additional and hidden costs

There are a few extras that can add to your total:

Domain name: free for the first year, then $20–$70/year.
Email hosting: if you use Google Workspace or similar.
E-commerce fees: for online stores or digital products.
Premium templates or plug-ins: optional, depending on needs.
Maintenance: time or cost for updates and tweaks.

4. Example cost scenarios

Type	Approx. Cost (First Year)	Afterward
Personal or hobby site	~$200–$300	~$200/year
Small business DIY site	~$500	~$330/year
Professionally designed site	~$3,500–$5,000	~$300/year
Full e-commerce or membership site	$6,000+	~$1,400/year

5. Estimating your own cost

Ask yourself:

How many pages will I need?
Will I sell products or book services?
Do I want to design it myself or hire help?
How custom should it be?
What yearly costs (domain, email, plug-ins) apply to me?

6. Choosing the right template

If you want a professional design without custom pricing, Squarespace templates are the perfect solution. You can browse my ready-to-edit designs for coaches, wellness professionals, and creatives here:
View all templates at Sofia Designs

Each template is mobile-friendly, easy to customize, and built to help you launch a polished, conversion-ready website fast.