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Ecwid by Lightspeed is the easiest way to add an online store to any webpage or social media profile. Used by hundreds of thousands of merchants in 175 countries, Ecwid has everything you need to reach your customers wherever they are: in-person, through your website, Instagram, Facebook, Amazon, or Google Shopping. And with Ecwid’s point-of-sale integrations, email marketing integrations, and dedicated mobile app, you can manage your marketing, merchandising, and sales - any time, anywhere.

About

Squarespace is an all-in-one website builder and content management platform that helps users create professional websites without needing to code. It offers customizable templates, AI website building tools, hosting, domain registration, analytics, and design controls in one subscription. Businesses can use Squarespace to build websites, portfolios, blogs, online stores, service pages, and branded digital experiences. The platform also includes tools for ecommerce, appointment scheduling, payments, invoicing, email marketing, SEO, and social media connections. Squarespace supports secure online selling through features such as checkout, product pages, commerce analytics, and Squarespace Payments. With professional design templates and built-in business tools, Squarespace helps individuals and companies launch, manage, and grow their online presence from one platform.

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Platforms Supported

Windows
Mac
Linux
Cloud
On-Premises
iPhone
iPad
Android
Chromebook

Audience

Small and medium merchants and entrepreneurs

Audience

Squarespace is best suited for small businesses, creators, freelancers, ecommerce sellers, service providers, artists, bloggers, entrepreneurs, and personal brands that need a professional website, online store, portfolio, scheduling tools, marketing features, and domain management in one platform

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

Support

Phone Support
24/7 Live Support
Online

API

Offers API

API

Offers API

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

$5
Starter - $5.00/mo
Venture - $30.00/mo
Business - $55.00/mo
Unlimited - $130.00/mo
Free Version
Free Trial

Pricing

$25/month
Or $16 per month if paid annually
Free Version
Free Trial

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 4.7 / 5
ease 4.8 / 5
features 4.5 / 5
design 4.5 / 5
support 4.6 / 5

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 4.3 / 5
ease 4.6 / 5
features 4.6 / 5
design 4.6 / 5
support 4.3 / 5

Pros from Real Users

Pros

  • Ecwid is a versatile platform that made it easy to integrate our online stores into existing websites. I like its ease of use and the speed with which a store can be set up. In addition, the automatic product updates and real-time synchronization reduce the workload of the technical team, allowing them to focus on other critical areas of the business.
  • The simplicity of its interface facilitates the day-to-day management of products, orders and inventory, which is crucial to maintaining an efficient operation. The ability to integrate Ecwid with multiple sales platforms, such as social media and online marketplaces, significantly expands our reach without duplicating efforts. In addition, the variety of payment and shipping options it offers allows us to customize the customer experience to suit their needs.
  • With Ecwid I list my products in the virtual store, my customers easily check through and make purchases. Payment and delivery is very swift. Ecwid is easy to use and manoeuvre, does not require any high technical skill to get the store started. I only followed the simple instructions.
  • This application allows you to sell your products and get paid through your online store's website, through social networks such as Facebook and Instagram, and also from other large online commerce sites such as Amazon and Google Shopping. Unlike other e-commerce platforms Ecwid offers the great benefit of not charging commission for each sale, which is attractive for small merchants who want to progress and develop. Its API is highly intuitive and open source so it is customizable, this allows to improve the application by complementing it with other apps. Ecwid allows you to request and obtain a virtual point of sale for websites and social networks, with more than 50 payment gateways to offer all the tools for the favorable economic development of companies subscribed to its service.
  • Great storefront, really easy to install and get up and running. Lots of great features in the basic package. Very good customer feedback about the ease of use particularly with the older less tech-savvy customers.
  • Easy navigation. Great tips in emails how to improve business. Always adding new functions most recently ribbons which is great when adding new products.
  • It is easy to use and really gave us the all in one solution for going online. I had excellent experience with customer support. They provided me with custom codes that suited our vision better. Personally I really like the emails I am getting about theirs new blog posts where I find so many usefully info about marketing or specific details how to set up, that I haven't been aware of. Also the key factor for choosing this platform was that we began with free option where it didn't required entering card details, so we could easily explore if we really would need to upgrade. Eventually we upgraded our plan and never regret it.
  • I used Ecwid to set up my online store during lockdown. The process was very easy and the end results are stunning. I couldn't be happier. I would definitely recommend to anybody.
  • Ecwid web-platform perfect for small business and it is affordable and convenient. And also I like how it automatically charges location-based taxes.
  • Great communication! Great communication! Great communication! Great communication! Great communication!

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • As a designer, I love how Squarespace allows you to design pages that are beautiful and functional quickly. Regardless of your design background, the interface is self-explanatory and very intuitive. I appreciate that what you see on the back end of your website is what you get.
  • Squarespace is easy to navigate. In general, the interface is clean and simple to use. There aren't an overwhelming amount of options.
  • Drag and Drop designer Premium templates and themes SEO friendly - better than other website designers Customer service is good Offers a free trial
  • Squarespace basically manages online presence of our company. Various templates are available to choose and we are ready to post. Drag and drop elements saves time. Customer support available 24/7. Creates an impactful stories. Extremely flexible and easy to use software.
  • Analytics and built-in SEO is handy integrated features. The whole structure building process is a simple drag and drop. Prebuilt templates are professional and appealing designed. It supports custom fonts and mobile-friendly web designing.

Cons

  • After a number of years, we moved away from this for our primary school website, as we wanted something we could build out into a dynamic app as well. I wish there was a way to make modifications to pages without them being immediately live.
  • Should you have a specific question, it can be difficult to immediately reach customer service.
  • Subscription price is very expensive and not ideal for long term.
  • Sometimes speed is low otherwise everything is perfect, good software.
  • Overall I had an outstanding experience with Squarespace.

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Training

Documentation
Webinars
Live Online
In Person

Company Information

Ecwid
Founded: 2009
United States
www.ecwid.com

Company Information

Squarespace
Founded: 2003
United States
www.squarespace.com

Alternatives

Alternatives

Lightspeed Retail

Lightspeed Retail

Lightspeed
WooCommerce

WooCommerce

Automattic

Categories

Categories

eCommerce Features

Catalog Management
Channel Management
CRM
Customer Accounts
Data Security
Email Marketing
Inventory Management
Kitting
Loyalty Program
Mobile Access
Multi-Store Management
Order Management
Product Configurator
Promotions Management
Returns Management
Reviews Management
SEO Management
Shopping Cart
Templates

Shopping Cart Features

Abandoned Cart Saver
Catalog Management
Credit Card Processing
Discount / Coupon Management
Inventory Control
Product Configurator
Product Ratings / Reviews
Refund Management
Returns Management
Shipping Management
Tax Management

eCommerce Features

Catalog Management
Channel Management
CRM
Customer Accounts
Data Security
Email Marketing
Inventory Management
Kitting
Loyalty Program
Mobile Access
Multi-Store Management
Order Management
Product Configurator
Promotions Management
Returns Management
Reviews Management
SEO Management
Shopping Cart
Templates

Web Hosting Features

Cloud Hosting
DDOS Protection
Dedicated Hosting
Email Hosting
Managed Hosting
Multiple Datacenter Locations
Private SSL
Server Backups
Shared Website Hosting
SSD Storage
Unlimited Bandwidth Option
VPS
Website Builder

Website Builder Features

Auto Update
Content Import / Export
Drag & Drop
Invoices
Landing Pages / Web Forms
Newsletter Management
Online Booking
Online Store Builder
Pre-built Templates
Real Time Editing
SEO
Survey Builder
White Label

Integrations

Bluemeteor Product Content Cloud
Common Ninja
Exposebox
Feedonomics
Image Optimizer Pro
Kaktus Product Recommendations
Kaktus Upsell
Magic Toolbox
My Lead Fox
OnePatch
Order Desk
Outvio
SaveMyLeads
Stripe Billing
Tapfiliate
Text
Tidio
WiserNotify
Zotabox
eFulfillment Service

Integrations

Bluemeteor Product Content Cloud
Common Ninja
Exposebox
Feedonomics
Image Optimizer Pro
Kaktus Product Recommendations
Kaktus Upsell
Magic Toolbox
My Lead Fox
OnePatch
Order Desk
Outvio
SaveMyLeads
Stripe Billing
Tapfiliate
Text
Tidio
WiserNotify
Zotabox
eFulfillment Service
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