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StellaBase or Squarespace?
Both give you a good-looking site from a template. The difference is what it costs to start taking money, how much of each sale the platform keeps, and whether a CRM comes with it.
Side by side
| What | StellaBase | Squarespace |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest plan that takes payments | $12.99/mo (Basic): services site with pay links and deposits. $30/mo (Starter) adds the online store. | $19/mo billed yearly, or $25 month to month (Basic). |
| Platform fee on online store sales | 0.5% of card sales. Cash, Zelle, Venmo and pay at pickup: none. | 2% on Basic. 0% on Core ($29/mo yearly) and up. |
| Billing | Month to month. Cancel anytime in Settings. | Lower prices when you pay for a year up front. |
| Trying it | Free while we’re new. No card needed to start. | 14-day free trial. |
Squarespace facts from squarespace.com/pricing, checked October 2026. Card processing fees (about 2.9% + 30¢) apply on every platform and aren’t shown. Prices change, so check their site too.
Where StellaBase fits better
- Taking payments starts at $12.99 a month, month to month.
- A lower platform fee than Squarespace Basic’s 2%, and none on cash, Zelle or Venmo.
- Pay-by-Zelle/Venmo/Cash App buttons on invoices and orders, with “I’ve sent it” alerts.
- A CRM built into the same login (Pro, $50/mo): a daily game plan, deal board and follow-ups.
- Made for local service businesses: quotes, step-by-step order forms, booking and deposits.
Where Squarespace wins
- A bigger template library and a long track record.
- Mature commerce features for large catalogs and shipping.
- Selling worldwide in many currencies.
Which should you pick?
Pick Squarespace for a design-heavy brand or a big online catalog. Pick StellaBase if you’re a local business that books, quotes or takes orders and wants to get paid and follow up from one place for less.
Plans from $12.99/mo, free while we’re new. No card needed. Cancel anytime.