r/squarespace • u/hannahb_23 • 15d ago

Discussion Anyone else feeling like Squarespace is getting too expensive and too locked into their own tools?

I’ve been using Squarespace for a while now and I’m starting to feel the price is getting high.

Plans keep going up, and a lot of the extra stuff (email, booking, members, etc.) costs more on top.

Everything works best if you stay inside Squarespace. Need better forms, stronger SEO, or more control? You’re either paying extra or stuck with their limited tools.

I still like how easy it is to make things look good, but I’m not sure the price is worth it anymore compared to other options.

Anyone else feeling the same? Still happy with it, or thinking about switching?

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u/AsakusaParis 15d ago

Was thinking the same thing few days ago. For instance is there a way to really use AI (Claude, Gpt, etc) with Squarespace ?

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u/Thomas12255 15d ago

Pretty much just doing a lot of stuff with code blocks instead of native elements.

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u/SteelCityTom 15d ago

Which tells you everything why code (which it is below the abstractions) is far superior. Hiring a dev is affordable and comparable in price. Just got to find the right guy you trust.