Thinking of launching or revamping your website in 2025? Squarespace is still one of the easiest, most beginner-friendly platforms out there, especially for solopreneurs, freelancers, and small-but-mighty service providers across Canada.

But here’s the thing: Squarespace pricing isn’t exactly what you see on the homepage if you’re north of the border. Between U.S. currency, taxes, and extra tools you might need, your actual website costs can feel a bit... fuzzy.

So let’s clear it up. This guide breaks down how much Squarespace really costs in Canada in 2025, what plan is best for service-based businesses, and what extra expenses you might want to budget for.

How Much Does Squarespace Cost in Canada (2025)?

Squarespace lists all of its prices in USD, so the actual Canadian dollar amount you’ll pay depends on exchange rates (and yes, tax gets added too).

**As of August 2025, here’s the latest monthly Squarespace pricing, before taxes:**

Plan Name | USD Monthly | USD Annual (billed yearly)| Estimated Monthly CAD*

Personal | $30 | $252 | $41 CAD

Core | $45 | $384 | $60 CAD

Plus | $59 | $552 | $79 CAD

Advanced | $139 | $1308 | $188 CAD

*based on a 1.35 CAD/USD exchange rate and rounded. Prices fluctuate.

Also: Squarespace now collects GST/HST automatically when you pay, based on your billing address.

Which Plan Should You Actually Pick?

If you’re a Canadian service provider or entrepreneur, your needs probably fall into one of three categories:

1. Just Need a Portfolio or Brochure Site?

Go with: Personal Plan

Perfect if you just need a clean site with a few pages to show your services, tell your story, and get people to contact you.

❌ No built-in forms with automation
❌ No email marketing, custom code, or ecommerce
✅ Good for stylists, consultants, creatives, or new freelancers starting out

2. Want to Build a Full Business Website?

Go with: Business Plan

This is the sweet spot for most small service providers. It unlocks the business tools most entrepreneurs need, without jumping to full eCommerce.

✅ Contact forms + form automations
✅ Custom code (for cool integrations)
✅ Basic email marketing tools
✅ Accept payments (for services, donations, etc.)
⚠️ 3% transaction fee on payments—plan accordingly

Best for coaches, VAs, photographers, wellness pros, and anyone booking services or offering digital products.

3. Planning to Sell Products or Digital Downloads?

Go with: Basic or Advanced Commerce

Skip the Business Plan if you’re running an online store, because those 3% transaction fees add up fast.
The commerce plans remove transaction fees and add features like:

Client accounts
Advanced checkout options
Real-time inventory management
Product subscriptions (Advanced plan only)

What About the Domain Name?

Good news: If you pay annually, Squarespace gives you your first year of domain free. After that, domains typically renew at about $20–25 USD/year (so ~$27–34 CAD).

You can also buy your domain elsewhere (like Namecheap or Google Domains) and connect it easily to Squarespace.

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Are Templates Free?

Yes! All Squarespace templates are included, whether you’re on the Personal or Advanced plan.

But if you want something a little more custom-looking or plug-and-play for your niche, premium templates from third-party designers can range from $100 to $350 CAD.

These often come with:

Pre-styled layouts
Setup tutorials
Conversion-friendly page structures

Well worth it if you're DIYing your site but want it to look pro.

Email Marketing Costs with Squarespace

Want to send emails or newsletters directly from Squarespace? You’ll need a Squarespace Email Campaigns plan.

Here’s the 2025 pricing in USD for Squarespace Email Campaigns:

Plan | Monthly Cost | Emails Per Month

Starter: $5 for 500 emails | Core: $10 for 5,000 | Pro: $24 for 50,000 | Max: $48 for 250,000

Pro tip: You can still collect emails and send up to 3 campaigns for free, so you don’t need to commit right away.

Scheduling (For Service-Based Businesses)

If you want clients to book appointments through your site, you’ll need Squarespace Scheduling (formerly Acuity). It’s not included in your main website plan and is considered a separate product.

Here are the 2025 plans for Squarespace Scheduling:

Plan | USD Monthly | CAD Estimate

Emerging: $16~$22 CAD | Growing: $27~$37 CAD | Powerhouse: $50~$68 CAD

For most solo providers the Emerging or Growing plan is a perfect choice, since it includes calendar syncing, client reminders, and intake forms.

What Other Costs Should You Budget For?

✔️ Legal Pages
Privacy policies and terms of use are legally required in Canada, especially if you collect emails or sell anything online.

💡Try Canadian-friendly legal template shops like Contracts Market (around $297–$357 CAD for website legal bundles).

✔️Squarespace Designer
You can DIY your site (especially with premium templates), but if you’re short on time or want professional strategy baked in, hiring a pro can make a big difference.

💰 Expect to pay $2000–$5000 CAD for a fully custom, conversion-optimized site.

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Final Thoughts: Is Squarespace Worth It for Canadians?

Honestly? Yes! If you want a beautiful, easy-to-manage site without the tech headaches.
It’s not the cheapest platform once you factor in currency, tax, and extras, but for most service-based businesses, it hits the sweet spot between cost, function, design, and optimization.

You can test it out with their 14-day free trial (and even extend it if you need more time).

Bonus Tip: Want to Save on Your First Year?

If you’re working with a Squarespace Circle designer (👋 that’s me if you're looking!), you’ll usually get 20% off your first-year subscription. Plus lots of helping setting up your site and ensuring it works hard for you long term.

Need help figuring out what you really need for your website, or want to make sure you're not overpaying? Reach out anytime for a free 15-min chat—I’m happy to help you plan it out smartly.

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