Squarespace vs Shopify
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best CMS Platforms for Small Business and The 11 Best E-Commerce Platforms for Small Business. Last verified June 17, 2026.
The short answer
Shopify ranks higher on Top 11 (#1 vs #3) for Small business owners choosing a content management system / Small business owners choosing an e-commerce platform (Shopify vs WooCommerce vs BigCommerce). The best all-around choice for ease of use, app selection, and support, making it ideal for most small businesses.
At a glance
| Squarespace | Shopify | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #3 / The 11 Best CMS Platforms for Small Business | #1 / The 11 Best E-Commerce Platforms for Small Business |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.8 | 93 |
| Best for | Best for design and creative portfolios | Best all-in-one platform |
| Pricing | $$ ($16 to $49/mo) | $$ ($29 to $299/mo) |
| HQ | New York, USA | Ottawa, Canada |
| Founded | 2003 | 2006 |
Squarespace
Offers the best-in-class templates for visually focused businesses.
www.squarespace.comSee full entry in The 11 Best CMS Platforms for Small Business
Shopify
The best all-around choice for ease of use, app selection, and support, making it ideal for most small businesses.
www.shopify.comSee full entry in The 11 Best E-Commerce Platforms for Small Business
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.