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Zillo vs Squarespace
Squarespace is a beautiful website builder with commerce added on a subscription. Zillo is a purpose-built selling tool for experiences — live in minutes, no monthly fee.
| Pricing | Zillo | Squarespace |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly fee | $0 — free until your first sale | From a monthly subscription (plan-dependent) |
| Platform fee per sale | 3% per sale (refunded if you refund) | Transaction fee on lower plans; none on commerce plans |
| Payment processing | Standard Stripe card fees, paid to Stripe | Card processing per transaction |
| Payout | Your own bank, via Stripe Connect | Your bank via the connected processor |
Squarespace pricing verified May 2026. Pricing varies by plan and region — confirm the latest onSquarespace’s pricing page.
Why operators choose Zillo
- No monthly subscription — 3% per sale, free until your first sale.
- Built around selling experiences, not page-building — bookings, tickets, memberships, gift cards.
- A working storefront in minutes from one sentence, no template wrangling.
- QR redemption, capacity limits, and recurring billing included by default.
When Squarespace is the better pick
You want a designed marketing website or portfolio first, with some commerce attached, and you'll pay monthly for it.
We’d rather tell you straight. Squarespace is built for marketing websites and blogs with commerce added on a subscription.
Common questions
Zillo vs Squarespace, answered.
Is Zillo a website builder like Squarespace?
Not quite. Squarespace builds general marketing websites and portfolios. Zillo builds a focused storefront for selling experiences — gift cards, tickets, bookings, memberships — from one sentence. If you need a full content website, Squarespace fits; if you need to sell, Zillo is faster.
Does Zillo charge monthly like Squarespace?
No. Zillo has no monthly subscription — it's 3% per sale plus standard card fees, free until your first sale. Squarespace charges a monthly plan. See Squarespace's current pricing (linked on this page) for the latest.
Can I use my own domain?
Yes. Zillo gives you a branded subdomain immediately and you can connect your own custom domain whenever you're ready.
Try Zillo on your next sale.
Free until your first sale. 3% per sale after that. No monthly fee, no contract.