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Squarespace vs Elementor: catalog facts
Squarespace	Elementor
Paid Paid subscription plans, with a free trial to start.	Freemium A free version is available, with paid plans for additional features.
Web	Web, Self-hosted
AI website builder generates a starting design Polished templates for many business types	Drag-and-drop editor with detailed styling control AI generates pages and sections matched to the site design
No free plan beyond the trial Sites are tied to the Squarespace platform	Works only with WordPress Many advanced features sit in paid plans
Hosted service	Self-hosted, Hosted service
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 26, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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