Sitefront vs Squarespace
Squarespace is known for beautiful templates and is a strong choice if you enjoy designing and want to sell online. Sitefront is for local businesses that want a professional site written and designed for them, ready in under 10 minutes, for €120 a year with nothing extra to add.
Last updated 14 November 2026
How do they compare?
| Sitefront | Squarespace | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €120 a year or €12 a month | From €12 a month on the Basic plan, billed yearly (about €144 a year), with higher plans for selling |
| Who builds the site | Written and designed for you from your answers | You build it from a template, with AI help available |
| Free domain | .com for the first year on the yearly plan | A custom domain free for the first year on yearly plans |
| Online shop | Not available | Yes, with transaction fees on the Basic plan |
| Free trial | Build and preview free, pay only to go live | 14-day free trial |
| Made for | Irish local businesses | Anyone, worldwide |
How do the costs compare?
Squarespace's cheapest plan is listed at €12 a month when billed yearly, about €144 a year, and its plans for selling cost more. Check the price shown at Squarespace's checkout, as tax may be added depending on where you are. Sitefront is €120 a year or €12 a month, with hosting, your enquiries inbox and help included and no VAT added.
How much work does each take?
With Squarespace you choose a template and build each page: writing the text, arranging sections and choosing images. The results can look superb, but it takes time and some eye for design.
With Sitefront you answer eight short questions and the site is written and designed for you, with your services, the towns you cover and any registrations in place. Most people spend a few minutes adding their own photos and checking the details.
When is Squarespace the better choice?
- You want to sell products or memberships online
- You enjoy design and want full control over every page
- You need a bigger site with a blog, galleries and many pages
When is Sitefront the better choice?
- You want a professional site today without designing it yourself
- Your customers find you locally and ring or message to book
- You want one simple price and changes you can make from your phone
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