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At a Glance
Framer
Framer
Star Rating
(96)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (80.2% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 1 Site
Free Trial is available
Browse all 5 pricing plans
Squarespace
Squarespace
Star Rating
(1,079)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (84.8% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$18 per month billed annually
Browse all 3 pricing plans
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Squarespace excels in content authoring with a score of 8.8, while Framer falls short with a score of 7.3. Reviewers mention that Squarespace's rich text editor is particularly user-friendly, making it easier to create and manage content.
  • Reviewers mention that Squarespace offers a more robust content scheduling feature, scoring 7.9 compared to Framer's disappointing 3.1. Users on G2 appreciate the ability to plan and automate content releases effectively with Squarespace.
  • Users say that Squarespace's drag-and-drop functionality is rated at 8.9, which is slightly lower than Framer's 8.8. However, reviewers mention that Squarespace's templates are more versatile, allowing for greater customization without needing extensive coding knowledge.
  • G2 users highlight that Squarespace's customer support is rated at 8.3, while Framer's support is lower at 7.5. Reviewers mention that Squarespace's support team is responsive and helpful, which is crucial for users who may encounter issues during setup or maintenance.
  • Users report that Squarespace's e-commerce capabilities are rated at 8.0, significantly outperforming Framer's 4.5. Reviewers mention that Squarespace provides a comprehensive suite of e-commerce tools, making it easier for small businesses to manage online sales.
  • Reviewers mention that Squarespace's mobile optimization is rated at 9.2, while Framer's is at 8.1. Users on G2 appreciate that Squarespace automatically optimizes sites for mobile devices, ensuring a seamless user experience across platforms.
Featured Products
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Framer
Free
Free
1 Site
Browse all 5 pricing plans
Squarespace
Business
$18
per month billed annually
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Free Trial
Framer
Free Trial is available
Squarespace
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.2
86
8.7
941
Ease of Use
8.1
87
8.8
941
Ease of Setup
8.9
27
8.7
439
Ease of Admin
8.7
22
8.8
434
Quality of Support
8.1
76
8.4
785
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
22
8.7
405
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
90
8.3
925
Features by Category
Web Content ManagementHide 21 FeaturesShow 21 Features
7.2
464
Not enough data
Content
7.3
25
Not enough data
7.3
25
Not enough data
7.7
23
Not enough data
6.8
26
Not enough data
7.4
24
Not enough data
3.4
23
Not enough data
6.0
26
Not enough data
6.2
21
Not enough data
6.8
24
Not enough data
Design
8.4
24
Not enough data
8.1
25
Not enough data
8.2
21
Not enough data
8.7
25
Not enough data
Platform
8.6
23
Not enough data
7.8
22
Not enough data
8.1
21
Not enough data
7.3
21
Not enough data
7.7
18
Not enough data
5.6
14
Not enough data
6.7
16
Not enough data
6.3
17
Not enough data
7.6
350
Not enough data
Page Customization
8.9
35
Not enough data
8.7
34
Not enough data
8.6
32
Not enough data
7.8
31
Not enough data
Page Optimization
5.1
28
Not enough data
8.8
35
Not enough data
7.1
32
Not enough data
8.4
35
Not enough data
Integrations
5.2
27
Not enough data
6.8
29
Not enough data
8.5
32
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.1
255
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.6
40
Not enough data
8.5
35
Not enough data
8.4
36
Not enough data
8.0
37
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionalities
8.1
35
Not enough data
7.4
34
Not enough data
7.9
38
Not enough data
7.1
441
8.3
5,849
Customizations
8.1
33
8.7
637
8.8
34
8.6
623
7.3
31
Feature Not Available
8.5
33
9.1
571
Growth
7.8
37
7.6
492
6.9
36
7.9
543
6.7
32
7.7
462
4.4
27
8.0
364
8.2
35
8.7
512
Content
6.4
29
8.2
438
7.4
34
8.5
557
7.3
31
8.7
474
3.4
20
7.3
74
Support
7.5
29
8.4
102
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Framer
Framer
Squarespace
Squarespace
Framer and Squarespace are categorized as Website Builder
Unique Categories
Squarespace
Squarespace has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Framer
Framer
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
80.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
14.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
5.2%
Squarespace
Squarespace
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
84.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
10.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
5.3%
Reviewers' Industry
Framer
Framer
Design
22.9%
Computer Software
16.7%
Information Technology and Services
10.4%
Marketing and Advertising
8.3%
Graphic Design
8.3%
Other
33.3%
Squarespace
Squarespace
Marketing and Advertising
15.0%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.4%
Design
5.1%
Photography
4.5%
Writing and Editing
3.2%
Other
66.9%
Most Helpful Reviews
Framer
Framer
Most Helpful Favorable Review
WB
Wes B.
Verified User in Newspapers

Framer does everything we need as in-house product designers. Since switching to Framer as our primary design tool, we've eliminated three other tools from our workflow. Everything is done within Framer now. Design, Prototyping, Reviewing, Publishing to...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Jaideep G.
JG
Jaideep G.
Verified User in Financial Services

Hey, it will be a week soon since my website is dysfunctional because of framer unable to generate a simple invoice from stripe and send it across. I have sent 50+ emails, Twitter and reddit posts and comments but no resolution in sight. How such a company...

Squarespace
Squarespace
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Jandra S.
JS
Jandra S.
Verified User in Computer Software

Squarespace makes gorgeous websites, it's as simple as that. A friend of mine uses Squarespace for her personal blog and it is flawless - simple, chic, and oh-so-pretty. Too many templates on Wordpress, Blogger, and other CMS platforms are plain or an...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Raimo K.
RK
Raimo K.
Verified User in Internet

Can't do much more than basic websites, no advanced designs or layouts with a website builder like this. Also have to use their third party integrations, not all third party solutions can be used. For example, a limited choice of payment platforms, and for...

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Discussions
Framer
Framer Discussions
Is Framer better than sketch?
2 comments
Seth B.
SB
Definitely! Love FramerRead more
Is Framer better than Figma?
1 comment
Marlon B.
MB
Not just better, but different. We designers would happily remain in the creative sphere of suffering from what I call "messy desk syndrome", when it comes...Read more
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Framer has no more discussions with answers
Squarespace
Squarespace Discussions
How do I remove powered by squarespace?
3 comments
Jessica K.
JK
If it’s in a Text Box in the footer, you can click Edit, hover over the Text Box and delete it by dragging it into the trash can or simply deleting the...Read more
Why you shouldn't use Squarespace?
2 comments
Ravi C.
RC
There's isn't much option for seoRead more
What are premium features on squarespace?
1 comment
SZ
I've been super impressed by squarespace mailing lists. I switched from mailchimp and it's way cheaper and the layouts feel easier to use. Also, we've...Read more