Squarespace Costs UK (2026): Your Expert Guide to Squarespace Pricing UK
Which Squarespace plan is best for UK businesses in 2026?
In 2026, Squarespace pricing UK starts at £12/month (Basic) for portfolios and goes up to £79/month (Advanced) for high-volume stores. Most UK businesses choose the Core Plan (£17/mo) for its custom CSS and professional marketing tools. Working with a Platinum Circle expert can save you 25% on your first year and extend your trial to 12 months.
If you are looking at the Squarespace pricing table and feeling a bit of "analysis paralysis," you aren’t alone. As a Platinum Squarespace Circle Member who has launched over 1,000 websites—ranging from sleek portfolios for TV producers to complex e-commerce builds for luxury drinks brands—I’ve seen every mistake a business owner can make when picking a plan.
In the UK, the stakes are different. We deal with VAT, specific payment gateway regulations, and a market that demands a very high level of aesthetic "polish." Below is my professional breakdown of how to choose your plan, including the "insider" perks you can only get by working with a Platinum Partner.
The Four Pillars: Which Plan Fits Your Vision?
In 2026, Squarespace updated their plan nomenclature. While you may still see the old "Business" or "Commerce" names in some tutorials, here is the current UK lineup.
1. The Basic Plan (Formerly "Personal")
Price: £12/month (Billed Annually) + VAT
The Expert Verdict: This is the "Portfolio Powerhouse."
Who it’s for: I frequently recommend this to my Artist and Therapist, clients. If your website is a visual business card where the goal is for someone to see your work and then contact you directly, this is all you need.
The Pro View: Don't be fooled by the "Basic" label. You still get the full Fluid Engine editor. For my architect clients, this means we can build high-resolution, full-bleed galleries that look like a million pounds without the commerce overhead.
The Limitation: You cannot use "Premium Blocks" (like the OpenTable block for eateries) or add custom CSS. If you want a bespoke "luxury feel" with custom fonts or animations, we usually have to move up.
2. The Core Plan (Formerly "Business")
Price: £17/month (Billed Annually) + VAT
The Expert Verdict: The "Professional Standard" for service-based businesses.
Who it’s for: This is the sweet spot for TV Producers, Legal Firms, Architects, Consultants, and Wealth Management companies.
Why it wins: This plan unlocks Custom CSS. When I’m designing for a high-end wealth management firm, we need brand precision. We need custom hover effects, specific button styling, and third-party integrations that "Basic" doesn't allow.
The Marketing Edge: You get promotional pop-ups and announcement bars. For my Interior Designer clients, a well-timed pop-up offering a "Luxury Style Guide" PDF is the #1 way we build their lead lists.
The "3% Trap": You can sell on this plan, but Squarespace takes a 3% transaction fee. If you’re a Luxury Stay or Holiday Let taking £2,000 bookings, that 3% is £60 per booking. You’ll pay for the next tier up in a single afternoon.
3. The Plus Plan (Formerly "Commerce Basic")
Price: £29/month (Billed Annually) + VAT
The Expert Verdict: The "Serious Seller" starting line.
Who it’s for: Independent Luxury Drinks brands, E-commerce boutiques, and Artists selling limited edition prints.
0% Transaction Fees: Squarespace stops taking a cut of your sales. As an expert, I do the "Break-even Math" for my clients: if you sell more than £400 a month, the Plus plan is actually cheaper than the Core plan because of the fee savings.
Customer Accounts: Essential for my Luxury Drinks clients. When someone finds a gin they love, you want them to be able to "Re-order" in two clicks.
Advanced Analytics: You can see exactly which "entry page" led to a sale. Did they buy because of your "About" page story or a specific blog post?
4. The Advanced Plan (Formerly "Commerce Advanced")
Price: £79/month (Billed Annually) + VAT
The Expert Verdict: The "Automation Engine."
Who it’s for: High-volume E-commerce brands and companies running Subscription Models.
The Subscription King: If you want to run a "Box of the Month" club or a recurring "Consultancy Retainer," this is the only plan that supports it.
Abandoned Cart Recovery: This feature automatically sends "Did you forget something?" emails. For my larger e-commerce clients, this feature recovers thousands of pounds in "lost" sales every month.
Advanced Shipping: For UK brands shipping internationally, this allows for real-time carrier rates. No more guessing what it costs to send a heavy art book to New York.
Why Working with a Platinum Circle Member Changes the Maths
As a Platinum member, I have access to "backdoor" benefits that the average user simply doesn't see. When I take on a project for a VC firm or a Luxury Stay, I pass these directly to the client:
The 25% Discount: While the public gets a small discount for annual billing, my clients receive an exclusive 25% off their first year of hosting.
The 12-Month Extended Trial: The standard trial is 14 days. For complex builds—like a Holiday Let with multiple booking engines—14 days isn't enough. I can keep a site in "Trial Mode" for up to 12 months so we can perfect it before you pay for hosting.
Priority Support: If something goes wrong on a Friday night before a TV Producer’s big premiere, I don't wait in the standard chat queue. I have a dedicated Platinum support line.
Expert "Pro-Tips" for the UK Market
The VAT Reality: If you are a sole trader (like many Artists or Therapists) who isn't VAT-registered, remember that Squarespace prices exclude VAT. Add 20% to your budget. If you are a VAT-registered Limited Company, you can enter your VAT ID to remove this charge at source.
The "Scheduling" Add-on: For Therapists and Consultants, your website is only half the battle. You need Squarespace Scheduling (Acuity). As an expert, I can bundle these and get you a 20% discount on the scheduling subscription too.
FAQ: Squarespace Pricing in the UK
Does Squarespace offer a free plan?
No, but you can get a 14-day trial (or a 12-month trial if you work with me).
Which plan is best for SEO?
The Core Plan is the baseline for SEO success because it allows for custom code injections (like specific schema markup) that help you outrank competitors.
Can I change my plan later?
Yes. Squarespace makes it easy to upgrade or downgrade at any time, though you'll receive a pro-rated credit or charge.
