PHP Site Manager vs Squarespace
Squarespace is known for polished designs and strong built-in commerce. Here is how it compares for a small business website, and when each one is the better choice.
| Squarespace | PHP Site Manager | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price (paid yearly) | Basic $19 a month | Single Page $9 a month |
| Transaction fees | 2% on store sales on Basic | None |
| Templates | Design-led templates | Written for each business type, with sample content |
| Mid plan | Core $29 a month | Business $19 a month, unlimited pages |
Squarespace prices from their pricing page, checked 22 October 2026. Basic charges a 2% fee on store sales.
When Squarespace is the better choice
Choose Squarespace if design polish and built-in selling of products, courses or memberships are central to your business.
When PHP Site Manager is the better choice
Choose PHP Site Manager if you are a service business that needs calls, bookings and quotes, at a lower monthly price.
Questions
Is PHP Site Manager cheaper than Squarespace?
Yes. Our Single Page plan is $9 a month paid yearly and Business is $19, compared with Squarespace's entry plan of $19.
Can I move my site from Squarespace?
Yes. We rebuild your pages on the matching template and point your old page addresses at the new ones so you keep your search rankings.
See your site before you pay.
Pick a template and tell us about your business. Your free preview is usually ready within a few days, and most sites go live within a week.