CompareUpdated November 2026
LaunchMyStore vs Squarespace More gateways, more languages, no fee.
Squarespace's cheapest selling plan adds a 2% fee on online sales, connects to three online payment processors, and translates through a Weglot add-on. LaunchMyStore charges 0% platform transaction fees on every plan, works with 34+ gateways and supports 104 storefront languages, from $24 a month billed yearly. Squarespace leads on design templates and content.
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Included by default
What does LaunchMyStore include by default?
- 0% platform transaction feesOn every plan and every gateway. You pay only your payment provider's own rate.
- 104 storefront languagesIncluded by default on every plan.
- Nova AI agentSets up and runs your store from chat on every plan, with an MCP server for Claude, ChatGPT and Cursor.
- Product reviews, freeFree with Foundry Reviews, LaunchMyStore's own reviews app.
- Premium themesIncluded on every plan, with the visual theme editor.
- 34+ payment gatewaysStripe, PayPal, Square, Tap Payments, PayTabs and more, on every plan.
- POS included free on Platinum2 seats included. On Starter and Gold, POS is an add-on at $49 per store per month.
0%
Platform fee on every plan
Squarespace Basic: 2% on online sales; up to 7% on memberships
34+
Payment gateways
Squarespace online: Squarespace Payments, Stripe or PayPal
104
Storefront languages, built in
Squarespace: a Weglot add-on, free for one language
Any time
Change your theme
Squarespace 7.1 templates can't be switched
The short answer
LaunchMyStore or Squarespace: which fits your store?
Squarespace makes some of the best-looking sites on the web, and it's strong for content and service businesses. LaunchMyStore is for stores that want lower fees, more gateways and more languages.
Choose LaunchMyStore if
- You want 0% platform fees from your first sale, on every plan.
- You need a gateway beyond Stripe and PayPal, such as Square, Authorize.Net or a regional provider.
- You sell in more than one language and don't want a paid translation add-on.
- You sell subscriptions on a cycle other than weekly or monthly.
- You want an MCP server that can handle orders and refunds, not only products.
- You want a point of sale included free on Platinum (2 seats); Squarespace's POS is for sellers in the US.
Choose Squarespace if
- Design is your priority and you love Squarespace's templates.
- Your business runs on content: a blog, a portfolio, email campaigns.
- You take bookings and want Acuity Scheduling built in.
- You want a 14-day free trial.
- You sell more than 5,000 products. Squarespace allows up to 10,000.
Side by side
LaunchMyStore vs Squarespace, feature by feature
Squarespace facts checked in November 2026 on Squarespace's pricing page and help center. Numbered notes link to each source.
| LaunchMyStore | Squarespace | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Entry plan | LaunchMyStoreStarter: $24/mo billed yearly, $30 monthly | SquarespaceBasic: $19/mo billed yearly, $25 monthly1 |
| First plan with 0% fees | LaunchMyStoreStarter (every plan is 0%) | SquarespaceCore: $29/mo billed yearly, $39 monthly1,2 |
| Platform fee on online sales | LaunchMyStore0% on every plan | Squarespace2% on Basic; 0% from Core2 |
| Fee on memberships and digital content | LaunchMyStore0% on every plan | Squarespace7% (Basic), 5% (Core), 1% (Plus), 0% (Advanced)2 |
| Free trial | LaunchMyStore7 days, $0 to start | Squarespace14 days1 |
| Payments | ||
| Online payment processors | LaunchMyStore34+, including Stripe, PayPal, Square and Authorize.Net | SquarespaceSquarespace Payments, Stripe and PayPal; Square for in-person only3 |
| Subscriptions | LaunchMyStoreIncluded on Gold and Platinum; weekly, monthly, quarterly, yearly or custom cycles | SquarespacePhysical or service products, weekly or monthly4 |
| Discounts and coupons | LaunchMyStoreEvery plan | SquarespaceFrom Core (not on Basic)1 |
| Store and design | ||
| Change themes after launch | LaunchMyStoreAny time | SquarespaceNot possible on version 7.15 |
| Storefront languages | LaunchMyStore104 languages, included by default on every plan | SquarespaceWeglot add-on, free for one language and 2,000 words6 |
| Products | LaunchMyStore100 (Starter), 1,000 (Gold), 5,000 (Platinum) | SquarespaceUp to 10,0007 |
| Point of sale | LaunchMyStoreIncluded free on Platinum (2 seats); on Starter and Gold, an add-on at $49 per store per month | SquarespaceEvery plan, in the US1,8 |
| AI | ||
| AI tools | LaunchMyStoreNova AI agent and AI content suite on every plan | SquarespaceBlueprint AI site builder and AI writing tools9 |
| Manage the store from Claude or ChatGPT (MCP) | LaunchMyStoreMCP server for products, orders, refunds and discounts | SquarespaceProducts and contacts; can't take payments, refund or fulfill orders10 |
Included (plan noted where it starts higher) Via an app or add-on, or with a fee or limit Not available
Sources
Squarespace facts checked November 2026 on the pages listed. Plans and prices change, so confirm on Squarespace's own site before you decide. LaunchMyStore facts are from our pricing page.
- 1.Squarespace pricing
- 2.Transaction fees (Squarespace Help Center)
- 3.Payment processors (Squarespace Help Center)
- 4.Selling subscriptions (Squarespace Help Center)
- 5.Switching templates (Squarespace Help Center)
- 6.Translating your site with Weglot (Squarespace Help Center)
- 7.Product limits (Squarespace Help Center)
- 8.Squarespace point of sale (Squarespace Help Center)
- 9.AI tools (Squarespace Help Center)
- 10.Squarespace MCP commerce tools
- 11.Weglot pricing
What you pay
A year of selling on the entry plans, in two languages
A store selling $30,000 a year online in two languages, on each platform's cheapest plan that can sell. Squarespace translates through Weglot, whose free plan stops at 2,000 words.
| Per year, billed yearly | LaunchMyStore | Squarespace |
|---|---|---|
| Plan | LaunchMyStore$288 (Starter) | Squarespace$228 (Basic)1 |
| Platform fee on $30,000 of sales | LaunchMyStore$0 | Squarespace$600 (2% on Basic)2 |
| A second storefront language | LaunchMyStore$0 (included by default) | Squarespace$170 (Weglot Starter, €150/yr)6,11 |
| Total | LaunchMyStore$288 | Squarespace$998 |
Squarespace's Core plan drops the fee for $348/yr ($29/mo billed yearly). Squarespace Basic includes product variants; on LaunchMyStore, variants are included on Gold and Platinum ($840/yr). Card processing fees apply on both and aren't included. The public code FLAT20 takes 20% off any plan.
Why merchants switch
Why merchants move from Squarespace
What changes when the platform is built around the store.
0% fees from the first sale
Squarespace Basic takes 2% of online sales and up to 7% on memberships. LaunchMyStore charges 0% platform fees on every plan.
34+ payment gateways
Squarespace connects online payments to Squarespace Payments, Stripe or PayPal. LaunchMyStore supports 34+, including Square, Authorize.Net and regional gateways.
104 languages, built in
Squarespace translates through a Weglot add-on that's free for one language and 2,000 words. Every LaunchMyStore plan supports 104 storefront languages.
Switch themes any time
Squarespace 7.1 templates can't be switched. LaunchMyStore themes can be changed whenever you like.
Subscriptions on any cycle
Squarespace subscriptions run weekly or monthly. LaunchMyStore Gold bills weekly, monthly, quarterly, yearly or on a custom interval.
An MCP server that handles orders
Squarespace's MCP can't refund or fulfill orders. LaunchMyStore's MCP server works with products, orders, refunds and discounts.
Moving from Squarespace
Moving from Squarespace, step by step
Bring your catalog across with LaunchMyStore's product CSV template, or book a free call and we'll help you plan the move.
Step 1
Start your free trial
Create your store for $0 and take 7 days to set it up.
Step 2
Export from Squarespace
Export your products from Squarespace as a CSV file.
Step 3
Match the template
Download LaunchMyStore's sample product CSV and copy your columns across.
Step 4
Import your products
Upload the file in the product importer and check the results.
Step 5
Connect your payments
Use Stripe, PayPal, Square, Authorize.Net or any of 34+ gateways, with 0% platform fees.
Step 6
Point your domain
Connect your domain, place a test order and go live.
Frequently asked questions
Pricing, fees, moving your catalog and where Squarespace is the better fit.
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How LaunchMyStore compares with other platforms
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LaunchMyStore vs WooCommerce
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LaunchMyStore vs Wix
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LaunchMyStore vs BigCommerce
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LaunchMyStore vs Ecwid
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LaunchMyStore vs Square Online
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LaunchMyStore vs Etsy
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LaunchMyStore vs Zid
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