Does Squarespace charge transaction fees?

On its Basic plan, yes: 2% on online store sales. Core and higher plans charge 0% on store sales, but memberships and digital content carry 7% (Basic), 5% (Core) or 1% (Plus). LaunchMyStore charges 0% platform transaction fees on every plan.

Is LaunchMyStore cheaper than Squarespace?

LaunchMyStore Starter is $24/month billed yearly with no platform fee. Squarespace Basic is $19 but adds 2% on sales, which costs more once you sell about $3,000 a year; its fee-free Core plan is $29. Stores that need variants use LaunchMyStore Gold.

Which payment gateways does Squarespace support?

Online, Squarespace connects to Squarespace Payments, Stripe and PayPal; Square works for in-person sales only. LaunchMyStore supports 34+ gateways, including Stripe, PayPal, Square and Authorize.Net, with 0% platform fees.

Can I switch my Squarespace template?

Not on Squarespace 7.1, which Squarespace says doesn't support switching templates. On LaunchMyStore you can install and switch themes whenever you like.

Can I move from Squarespace to LaunchMyStore?

Yes. Export your products from Squarespace as a CSV, fit them to LaunchMyStore's product CSV template and import them. Book a free call if you'd like help with the move.

When is Squarespace the better choice?

When design and content come first: portfolios, blogs, service businesses that take bookings through Acuity Scheduling, or brands that want Squarespace's templates and email campaigns.

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CompareUpdated November 2026

LaunchMyStore vs Squarespace More gateways, more languages, no fee.

Squarespace's cheapest selling plan adds a 2% fee on online sales, connects to three online payment processors, and translates through a Weglot add-on. LaunchMyStore charges 0% platform transaction fees on every plan, works with 34+ gateways and supports 104 storefront languages, from $24 a month billed yearly. Squarespace leads on design templates and content.

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Platform fee on every plan

Squarespace Basic: 2% on online sales; up to 7% on memberships

34+

Payment gateways

Squarespace online: Squarespace Payments, Stripe or PayPal

104

Storefront languages, built in

Squarespace: a Weglot add-on, free for one language

Any time

Change your theme

Squarespace 7.1 templates can't be switched

The short answer

LaunchMyStore or Squarespace: which fits your store?

Squarespace makes some of the best-looking sites on the web, and it's strong for content and service businesses. LaunchMyStore is for stores that want lower fees, more gateways and more languages.

Choose LaunchMyStore if

You want 0% platform fees from your first sale, on every plan.
You need a gateway beyond Stripe and PayPal, such as Square, Authorize.Net or a regional provider.
You sell in more than one language and don't want a paid translation add-on.
You sell subscriptions on a cycle other than weekly or monthly.
You want an MCP server that can handle orders and refunds, not only products.

Choose Squarespace if

Design is your priority and you love Squarespace's templates.
Your business runs on content: a blog, a portfolio, email campaigns.
You take bookings and want Acuity Scheduling built in.
You want a 14-day free trial.
You sell more than 5,000 products. Squarespace allows up to 10,000.

Side by side

LaunchMyStore vs Squarespace, feature by feature

Squarespace facts checked in November 2026 on Squarespace's pricing page and help center. Numbered notes link to each source.

LaunchMyStore compared with Squarespace, checked November 2026
	LaunchMyStore	Squarespace
Cost
Entry plan	LaunchMyStoreStarter: $24/mo billed yearly, $30 monthly	SquarespaceBasic: $19/mo billed yearly, $25 monthly¹
First plan with 0% fees	LaunchMyStoreStarter (every plan is 0%)	SquarespaceCore: $29/mo billed yearly, $39 monthly^1,2
Platform fee on online sales	LaunchMyStore0% on every plan	Squarespace2% on Basic; 0% from Core²
Fee on memberships and digital content	LaunchMyStore0% on every plan	Squarespace7% (Basic), 5% (Core), 1% (Plus), 0% (Advanced)²
Free trial	LaunchMyStore7 days, $0 to start	Squarespace14 days¹
Payments
Online payment processors	LaunchMyStore34+, including Stripe, PayPal, Square and Authorize.Net	SquarespaceSquarespace Payments, Stripe and PayPal; Square for in-person only³
Subscriptions	LaunchMyStoreGold and up; weekly, monthly, quarterly, yearly or custom cycles	SquarespacePhysical or service products, weekly or monthly⁴
Discounts and coupons	LaunchMyStoreEvery plan	SquarespaceFrom Core (not on Basic)¹
Store and design
Change themes after launch	LaunchMyStoreAny time	SquarespaceNot possible on version 7.1⁵
Storefront languages	LaunchMyStore104 on every plan	SquarespaceWeglot add-on, free for one language and 2,000 words⁶
Products	LaunchMyStore100 (Starter), 1,000 (Gold), 5,000 (Platinum)	SquarespaceUp to 10,000⁷
Point of sale	LaunchMyStorePlatinum, 2 seats included	SquarespaceEvery plan, in the US^1,8
AI
AI tools	LaunchMyStoreNova AI agent and AI content suite on every plan	SquarespaceBlueprint AI site builder and AI writing tools⁹
Manage the store from Claude or ChatGPT (MCP)	LaunchMyStoreMCP server for products, orders, refunds and discounts	SquarespaceProducts and contacts; can't take payments, refund or fulfill orders¹⁰

Included (plan noted where it starts higher) Via an app or add-on, or with a fee or limit Not available

Sources

Squarespace facts checked November 2026 on the pages listed. Plans and prices change, so confirm on Squarespace's own site before you decide. LaunchMyStore facts are from our pricing page.

What you pay

A year of selling on the entry plans

A store selling $30,000 a year online, on each platform's cheapest plan that can sell.

A year of selling on the entry plans
Per year, billed yearly	LaunchMyStore	Squarespace
Plan	LaunchMyStore$288 (Starter)	Squarespace$228 (Basic)¹
Platform fee on $30,000 of sales	LaunchMyStore$0	Squarespace$600 (2% on Basic)²
Total	LaunchMyStore$288	Squarespace$828

Squarespace's Core plan drops the fee for $348/yr ($29/mo billed yearly). Squarespace Basic includes product variants; on LaunchMyStore, variants start on Gold ($840/yr). Card processing fees apply on both and aren't included. The public code FLAT20 takes 20% off any plan.

Why merchants switch

Why merchants move from Squarespace

What changes when the platform is built around the store.

0% fees from the first sale

Squarespace Basic takes 2% of online sales and up to 7% on memberships. LaunchMyStore charges 0% platform fees on every plan.

34+ payment gateways

Squarespace connects online payments to Squarespace Payments, Stripe or PayPal. LaunchMyStore supports 34+, including Square, Authorize.Net and regional gateways.

104 languages, built in

Squarespace translates through a Weglot add-on that's free for one language and 2,000 words. Every LaunchMyStore plan supports 104 storefront languages.

Switch themes any time

Squarespace 7.1 templates can't be switched. LaunchMyStore themes can be changed whenever you like.

Subscriptions on any cycle

Squarespace subscriptions run weekly or monthly. LaunchMyStore Gold bills weekly, monthly, quarterly, yearly or on a custom interval.

An MCP server that handles orders

Squarespace's MCP can't refund or fulfill orders. LaunchMyStore's MCP server works with products, orders, refunds and discounts.

Moving from Squarespace

Moving from Squarespace, step by step

Bring your catalog across with LaunchMyStore's product CSV template, or book a free call and we'll help you plan the move.

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Step 1

Start your free trial

Create your store for $0 and take 7 days to set it up.

Step 2

Export from Squarespace

Export your products from Squarespace as a CSV file.

Step 3

Match the template

Download LaunchMyStore's sample product CSV and copy your columns across.

Step 4

Import your products

Upload the file in the product importer and check the results.

Step 5

Connect your payments

Use Stripe, PayPal, Square, Authorize.Net or any of 34+ gateways, with 0% platform fees.

Step 6

Point your domain

Connect your domain, place a test order and go live.

Frequently asked questions

Pricing, fees, moving your catalog and where Squarespace is the better fit.

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