Zero Transaction Fees
Squarespace charges 3% per sale on their Business plan. Orderain charges Zero% — always.
Built for selling, not just looking pretty
Squarespace is a website builder first, ecommerce second. Plans start at $33/month with 3% transaction fees. Orderain is purpose-built for selling, starts at $5 a month, and charges zero fees.
At a glance The three numbers
The three numbers
that decide it.
Ecommerce Plan
- Squarespace
- $33/mo
- Orderain
- From $5/mo
Transaction Fees
- Squarespace
- 3%
- Orderain
- Zero%
Built for Ecommerce
- Squarespace
- No
- Orderain
- Yes
Verdict Who each one
Who each one
is actually right for.
Best for
Sellers who care about both beautiful design AND a real commerce backend, and who do not want to pay 3% on every sale.
Not for
Pure content creators or photographers who mainly need a portfolio site and only occasionally sell a digital product.
Bottom line
Squarespace is a website builder with commerce features. Orderain is a commerce platform with AI design built in. If you are primarily a seller, pick Orderain.
Feature by featureEverything you get,
Everything you get,
on both sides.
| Feature | | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price (Ecommerce) | From $5/mo | $33/month |
| Transaction Fees | Zero% | 3% (Business plan) |
| AI Store Builder | ||
| $5 Starter | ||
| Custom Domain | ||
| Product Management | Full dashboard | Basic |
| Customer Portal | Built-in | Limited |
| Abandoned Cart Recovery | Built-in | $65/mo plan |
| Built for Ecommerce | ||
| Headless API |
Why sellers move What you get
What you get
on the other side.
Everything you need to sell online, without the complexity or the hidden costs.
Purpose-Built for Ecommerce
Every feature is designed for selling — not bolted onto a website builder.
AI Store Builder
No template editing. Describe your store and Orderain builds it for you.
Low Cost to Start
Squarespace has no low-cost trial. Orderain lets you start with 30 products for $5 a month.
Full Ecommerce Dashboard
Products, orders, customers, inventory, analytics — all in one place.
Headless API
Build custom frontends. Squarespace doesn't offer headless commerce at all.
Questions about
switching from Squarespace.
Is Squarespace good for ecommerce?
Squarespace works for basic ecommerce, but it's primarily a website builder. Ecommerce features are limited on lower plans and come with transaction fees. For dedicated online selling, a purpose-built platform like Orderain offers more value.
Does Squarespace charge transaction fees?
Yes — the Business plan charges 3% per transaction. You need the Commerce Basic plan ($36/month) or higher to remove transaction fees. Orderain charges zero transaction fees on every plan, and plans start at $5 a month.
Can I move from Squarespace to Orderain?
Yes. Describe your store to Orderain's AI and it rebuilds your store in minutes. You'll get a purpose-built ecommerce store with all features included, at a lower cost.
Other comparisons
Still weighing the field? Read the full Shopify alternatives comparison or see what Orderain costs.
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