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Bildz vs Squarespace
A plain comparison for small business owners deciding between building their own website on Squarespace and having Bildz build one for them. Written by Bildz, so we've stuck to facts from Squarespace's own website and said where Squarespace is the better choice.
Prices and features checked October 25, 2026. Last updated October 26, 2026.
The short answer
Squarespace costs less in cash if you pay yearly. Its Basic plan is CA$21 a month on an annual plan, about $756 over three years, or CA$30 a month paid monthly, about $1,080. Bildz is about $945. But on Squarespace you build and look after the website yourself, while Bildz designs it for you if your application is accepted.
Choose Squarespace if you want design control, online selling or more than five pages. Choose Bildz if you'd rather not build a website yourself.
At a glance
| Squarespace | Bildz | |
|---|---|---|
| Who builds the site | You build it yourself from Squarespace templates, with AI tools | Bildz designs and builds it from what you tell us about your business |
| Upfront cost | $0, but you do the building | $0 design for accepted applicants |
| Monthly price | Basic CA$21/month paid yearly or CA$30/month paid monthly. Core CA$32/month yearly or CA$45/month monthly | CA$27/month after a 30-day free trial you activate |
| Three-year cost of the entry plan | $756 on Basic paid yearly, $1,080 paid monthly | about $945 |
| Making changes | You edit the site yourself in Squarespace's editor. AI features use AI credits: 10 one-time credits on Basic, 20 a month on Core | Describe the change in plain English, then review it before it goes live |
| Online store and bookings | Every plan can sell products and services and take card payments, from 2.9% + CA$0.30 per card payment on Basic | Not included; Bildz may decline online stores or custom applications |
| Free trial | 14-day free trial | Review the finished site free; 30-day free trial if you keep it |
| Domain | Free for one year on annual plans | Bildz can register one for a proposed CA$10 initial charge. It's yours, transferred into your name 90 days after your first payment |
| If you leave | Your site runs on Squarespace's platform. Check what you can export before you commit | Bildz owns the design and code and licenses the site to you while subscribed; your content and domain stay yours |
Prices in Canadian dollars, before tax, as published on October 25, 2026. Domain renewals after the first year and card processing fees aren't included in the three-year costs.
Cost
Paid yearly, Squarespace's Basic plan is CA$21 a month, or about $756 over three years, which is less than the roughly $945 Bildz costs. Paid monthly, Basic is CA$30 a month, or about $1,080 over three years, which is more.
Basic doesn't include Squarespace's announcement bar, which it suggests for things like sales or changes to your hours. That's on Core, at CA$32 a month paid yearly.
The bigger cost with Squarespace is your time. You pick a template, write every page, choose and edit the photos and keep the site current. If you enjoy design work, Squarespace's templates are a strong starting point. If you'd rather not do it, that's the work Bildz does for you.
Choose Squarespace if
- You want to design the website yourself and have strong opinions about how it looks.
- You want to sell products or services online, with payments built in.
- You need more than five pages, a blog, or extras like video hosting.
- You're comfortable keeping the site up to date in a website editor.
Choose Bildz if
- You don't want to choose a template, write every page and arrange the photos yourself.
- You want to see a finished, professionally designed website before committing to anything.
- You want to make changes by describing them in plain English, then review them before they go live.
- You run a small service business that needs up to five pages and no online store.
Bildz reviews every application and may decline projects that aren't a good fit. Full details are on the free website offer page, and our website cost guide compares Bildz with local web designers.
Frequently asked questions
Is Squarespace cheaper than Bildz?
Paid yearly, yes. Squarespace's Basic plan is CA$21 a month on an annual plan, about $756 over three years, compared with about $945 for Bildz. Paid monthly, Basic is CA$30 a month, about $1,080 over three years. With Squarespace you build the site yourself; Bildz designs it for accepted applicants.
Does Squarespace build the website for me?
Squarespace gives you templates and AI tools, but you build, write and maintain the website yourself. Bildz designs and builds the first version for you from what you tell us about your business.
Can I sell online with Bildz like I can with Squarespace?
No. Bildz is built for service businesses that need a professional website of up to five pages, and it may decline online stores. If selling online matters, Squarespace is the better fit.
Can I move my Squarespace website to Bildz?
You can apply to Bildz with your current website's address and ask us to use it as a starting point for a new design.
Sources
Squarespace's prices and features were taken from its own website on October 25, 2026. They change often, so check Squarespace's current pricing before you decide.
- Squarespace pricing: www.squarespace.com/pricing
- Bildz: bildz.com/free-website
Squarespace is a trademark of its owner. Bildz isn't affiliated with or endorsed by Squarespace.