Sitepresso vs Squarespace: The Honest Comparison

Design vs Function

Squarespace is the gold standard for design. If you want a stunning portfolio or a magazine-style site, it's hard to beat. But for a plumber, therapist, or dog trainer whose goal is to get clients booked, beautiful templates are a starting point — not a solution.

The Booking Problem

Squarespace Scheduling (formerly Acuity) is a separate product that Squarespace acquired. It's good, but it's not native. The two systems share branding but not a seamless data layer. You'll find yourself jumping between Squarespace and Scheduling dashboards constantly. Sitepresso builds scheduling directly into the website — same dashboard, same customer records, same place.

Time to Launch

Squarespace has a learning curve. Templates require customisation, sections need reordering, and fonts need matching. A polished Squarespace site typically takes a weekend. Sitepresso's industry-specific templates require almost no customisation — your dental or yoga website looks right from minute one.

Cost Comparison

Squarespace starts at $16/month (basic, no ecommerce). Add Scheduling and you're at $23–$45/month depending on the plan. Add ecommerce and you're at $27–$49/month. Sitepresso includes booking and ecommerce in a single plan at a price that makes sense for solo operators.

Industry Fit

Squarespace serves photographers, architects, chefs, restaurants — visually-driven businesses. Sitepresso serves service businesses where the product is expertise: therapists, consultants, trainers, lawyers, and tradespeople. The templates, features, and defaults are built for that world.

Bottom Line

If you're a photographer building a portfolio, Squarespace is your tool. If you need clients to find you, trust you, and book you — Sitepresso is built exactly for that.