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Squarespace vs WordPress.com
Squarespace and WordPress.com both help you build a website. Squarespace is best for image-heavy sites like studios and restaurants; WordPress.com is best for sites built around a blog.
| Feature |  Squarespace |  WordPress.com |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Website builder with polished templates | Hosted WordPress sites and blogs |
| Pricing | Free trial | Free plan |
| Free to start | No | Yes |
| Best for | Image-heavy sites like studios and restaurants | Sites built around a blog |
| Jobs it does | Build a website, Sell online | Build a website |
| Often used by | Freelancers and agencies, Cafés and restaurants | Any |
Why pick Squarespace
- Best for image-heavy sites like studios and restaurants
- Also helps you sell online
- Often used by freelancers and agencies and cafés and restaurants
Squarespace offers design-led templates with hosting, domains, a store and scheduling options.
Why pick WordPress.com
- Best for sites built around a blog
- You can start for free (Squarespace: free trial)
WordPress.com hosts WordPress sites for you, from free blogs to sites with plugins on any paid plan.
Questions people ask
- Is Squarespace or WordPress.com better for a small business?
- It depends on the job. Squarespace and WordPress.com both help you build a website. Squarespace is best for image-heavy sites like studios and restaurants; WordPress.com is best for sites built around a blog.
- Is Squarespace or WordPress.com free?
- Squarespace: Free trial. WordPress.com: Free plan. Prices change, so check both sites before you sign up.
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