Penpot vs Squarespace
A side-by-side look at Penpot and Squarespace: what each costs to start, whether there is a free plan, how easy they are to pick up, and which features and integrations they cover.
Which should you choose?
Choose Penpot if
- Teams that need self-hosted design tooling for compliance or data residency
- Developer-heavy teams that value CSS-accurate layouts
- Open-source projects and budget-constrained teams
Choose Squarespace if
- Creatives, photographers and small brands that prioritize design
- Service businesses selling appointments plus a small range of products
- Restaurants and local businesses that need a site with light commerce
Cheapest to start
Not confirmed
Free plan
Penpot
Highest editor rating
Squarespace · 4.2
| Compare | Penpot |
|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes |
| Free trial | No |
| Starting price | From $7/mo |
| Editor rating | 4.0 |
| Ease of use | Moderate (3/5) |
| Category | Design |
| Pricing model | Hosted Free plan with unlimited editors, files and projects; a paid hosted tier costs approximately $7 per editor per month; Enterprise pricing for supported self-hosting is custom. Self-hosting the open-source edition is free. |
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| Platforms | Web, API |
| Integrations | — |
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| Pros |
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| Cons |
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| Abandoned cart recovery | No |
| AI assistant | No |
| API access | Yes |
| App marketplace | Yes |
| Comments & mentions | Yes |
| Custom domains | No |
| Design systems & components | Yes |
| Discounts & coupons | No |
| Drag-and-drop builder | No |
| Forms & surveys | No |
| Import & export | Yes |
| Interactive prototyping | Yes |
| Inventory management | No |
| Mobile app | No |
| Payment processing | No |
| Point of sale | No |
| Real-time collaboration | Yes |
| Reporting & dashboards | No |
| Roles & permissions | Yes |
| Self-hosting option | Yes |
| Templates | Yes |
| Vector editing | Yes |
Common questions
- Does Penpot or Squarespace have a free plan?
- Penpot has a free plan. Squarespace does not, though it offers a free trial.
- How long is the Penpot and Squarespace free trial?
- Squarespace offers a 14-day free trial. Penpot does not offer one.
- Which is easier to use, Penpot or Squarespace?
- In VERILO's editorial assessment Squarespace is the easier of the two, scoring 4 out of 5 against 3 for Penpot. That is a judgement about how quickly a new team gets productive, not a measured benchmark.