Squarespace vs Showit: which is better for creatives?

Showit gives photographers and designers pixel-level design freedom and a WordPress blog. Squarespace is an all-in-one builder with a store and simpler blog.

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The short answer

Choose Showit if design freedom and a strong WordPress blog matter most: plans listed at $27 a month, or $34 with a starter blog, billed monthly ($22 and $27 billed annually). Choose Squarespace if you want one tool for site, store and blog with less setup. Both offer a 14-day free trial; neither has a free plan.

Where We.Inc fits: the free plan publishes up to 3 template sites on a we.inc address, with no AI and no custom domain. AI building, where you describe the site and it is written for you, starts at $20 a month, and custom domains come with paid plans.

Side by side

SquarespaceShowit
Free trial14 days, no card14 days, full access
PriceFrom $12/mo in the US on annual billing ($19 month to month) (prices checked September 2026)$27/mo site only; $34/mo with Basic Starter Blog; $49/mo with Advanced Blog, billed monthly ($22, $27, $39 billed annually) (prices checked September 2026)
BlogBuilt inWordPress blog on blog plans (visit limits per plan)
StoreBuilt in; 2% fee on Basic store salesNot a store platform; use embeds or a separate shop
DesignStructured templatesFree-form drag anywhere, separate mobile layout

Prices checked September 2026, in US dollars per month on annual billing unless noted. Vendors change prices often, so confirm on their pricing page before you buy.

Pros and cons

Squarespace

Best for: Creatives who want site, store and blog in one

Price: From $12/mo US, annual billing (prices checked September 2026)

Pros: All-in-one; Clean templates; Store built in

Cons: Less design freedom; Transaction fee on Basic; No free plan

Showit

Best for: Photographers and designers who blog

Price: $27 to $149/mo billed monthly ($22 to $119 billed annually) depending on blog tier

Pros: Design anything, separate mobile layout; WordPress blog included on blog plans; Free blog migration from WordPress or Squarespace, per Showit

Cons: Costs more once you add a blog; Not built for stores; Two systems (Showit + WordPress) to learn

We.Inc

Best for: People who want to describe a site or web app in plain English and have AI build it

Price: Free plan: up to 3 template sites on a we.inc address, no AI. AI building from $20/mo (Starter, 250 credits). Pro $50/mo, Max $99/mo.

Pros: Describe what you want in chat and AI builds a full, editable site or app; Edit by clicking on the page, by asking in chat, or in a real code editor; Export the React and TypeScript code to GitHub, so you are never locked in; Unlimited sites on paid plans, custom domains from Starter

Cons: The free plan is templates only; AI building needs a paid plan; Newer platform with a smaller app marketplace than the big names; Store features are simpler than a dedicated ecommerce platform

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Frequently asked questions

Is Showit better than Squarespace for photographers?

For design freedom and blogging, many photographers prefer Showit. For selling prints or packages in one place, Squarespace's built-in store is simpler.

How much does Showit cost?

Showit's pricing page listed $27 a month for the site only, $34 with a Basic Starter Blog and $49 with an Advanced Blog, billed monthly ($22, $27 and $39 billed annually), with higher tiers for more blog visits, when we checked in September 2026.

Can I move from Squarespace to Showit?

Showit says it offers free advanced blog migration from WordPress or Squarespace. Pages and design are rebuilt in Showit.

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