Q&A

• How long are your contracts?

  Squarespace plans are paid monthly or yearly. We make it simple to start — and stop — your service at any time.

• Is there a discount for yearly service?

  Yes, we offer discounts on up-front long-term commitments. You will also receive one year off of a new domain registration with your annual purchase.

• Do I need another web host?

  No. All Squarespace plans include our fully-managed cloud hosting, ensuring your website remains available at all times.

• Can I download Squarespace?

  No. Squarespace is a fully-managed web service. We do not have plans to make a downloadable version. Squarespace does provide many standard methods for exporting your data.

• How do I accept payments with Squarespace Commerce?

  Squarespace integrates with Stripe and accepts credit card payments directly to your bank account. You can accept more payment methods in checkout such as Apple Pay and PayPal. Sign up for an account with Stripe and PayPal in minutes and start accepting payments immediately.

• How much does it cost to process payments through Squarespace Commerce?

  There are no Squarespace transaction fees for Squarespace Commerce plans (Basic and Advanced). We charge a transaction fee of 3% on sales in the Business plan. Visit Stripe and PayPal for payment processing rates for your country.

• Do you offer student pricing?

  You can learn more about our education program here.