Squarespace
Basic
Flat price, whole team$19.00
× 12 months$228.00
Per year
$1.90 per person / mo
$228
Squarespace vs Format
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Squarespace
57%
match · $228/yr
Format
59%
match · $120/yr
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What you'd pay
Entry plan for 10 people, billed yearly where offered. Prices checked Oct 2026.
Format
Entry plan
Flat price, whole team$10.00
× 12 months$120.00
Per year
$1.00 per person / mo
$120
Squarespace
From $19
G2 4.4 · 1,137 reviewsDesigners, illustrators, writers, artists and photographers who mainly show their work, sell some prints or products, and want a polished site with little setup.
vs
Format
From $10
Photographers and filmmakers who edit in Lightroom and want a portfolio, client proofing and delivery in one tool.
Side by side
 Squarespace | Format | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | $19/month (billed yearly) | $10/month (billed yearly) |
| G2 Rating | 4.4 (1,137 reviews) | Not yet verified |
| Best For | Designers, illustrators, writers, artists and photographers who mainly show their work, sell some prints or products, and want a polished site with little setup. | Photographers and filmmakers who edit in Lightroom and want a portfolio, client proofing and delivery in one tool. |
Pros and cons
Squarespace
Pros
- Most polished results for the least effort
- Commerce, blog and scheduling in one subscription
- Templates suit many creative fields, not only photography
Cons
- No built-in client proofing workflow
- 2% transaction fee on Basic makes Core the real selling plan
- Highest entry price in this comparison
- No free plan, only a 14-day trial
Format
Pros
- Proofing and delivery that fit a Lightroom workflow
- No commission on store sales
- Generous storage and video on Pro Plus
Cons
- Basic allows only 70 high-resolution images and no store
- No print-lab fulfillment; you print and ship orders yourself
- Pricing page lists some plan features inconsistently
- Current low annual prices are a limited-time promotion
Emily Rodriguez