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Squarespace Domains vs UpCloud: Pricing Comparison 2026

Side-by-side pricing comparison of Squarespace Domains and UpCloud. See all plans, features, and costs at a glance.

Bottom line: UpCloud starts at $3/mo, making it $13/mo cheaper than Squarespace Domains ($16/mo). UpCloud offers a free plan.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

Data compiled by Arthur Jacquemin
Updated March 16, 2026

Squarespace Domains vs UpCloud: Quick Pricing Facts

FeatureSquarespace DomainsUpCloud
Starting Price$16/mo$3/mo
Number of Plans410
Free TierNoYes
Pricing Modelflatusage-based
Annual DiscountN/AN/A

UpCloud is the more affordable option, starting at $3/mo compared to Squarespace Domains' $16/mo. Both are Hosting & Infra tools with 14 combined pricing plans and 80 features compared.

UpCloud stands out with a free plan for getting started. Squarespace Domains uses flat pricing while UpCloud uses usage-based pricing, which may affect your total cost at scale.

Review the detailed tier-by-tier comparison above to see exactly which features are included at each price point and find the best fit for your Hosting & Infra needs.

Pricing Plans
Squarespace Domains
Squarespace Domains
Try it free
Tier 1
Basic
$16/month
Includes
  • Beautiful templates and powerful tools for any website
  • Free custom domain*
  • Squarespace AI
  • Up to 2 contributors
  • Credit card rates starting at 2.9% + $0.30
  • Online store transaction fee of 2%
  • Digital Content and Memberships transaction fee of 7%
  • Sell products and services
  • Send invoices for free
  • Sell content and memberships
Start with Basic
Managed Kubernetes Development
$0/monthCheapest
Includes
  • Up to 30 data plane nodes
Start with Managed Kubernetes Development
Tier 2
CorePopular
$23/month
Includes
  • Beautiful templates and powerful tools for any website
  • Free custom domain*
  • Squarespace AI
  • Unlimited contributors
  • Advanced website analytics
  • Complete customization with CSS and Javascript
  • Professional email from Google Workspace**
  • Credit card rates starting at 2.9% + $0.30
  • Online store transaction fee of 0%
  • Digital Content and Memberships transaction fee of 5%
  • Sell products and services
  • Send invoices for free
  • Sell content and memberships
  • Professional shipping and tax services
  • Sales funnel analytics
  • API integrations for advanced sales functionality
Start with Core
Managed Load Balancer Essentials
$0/monthCheapest
Includes
  • 1 node
  • 1000 sessions per node
Start with Managed Load Balancer Essentials
Tier 3
Plus
$39/month
Includes
  • Beautiful templates and powerful tools for any website
  • Free custom domain*
  • Squarespace AI
  • Unlimited contributors
  • Advanced website analytics
  • Complete customization with CSS and Javascript
  • Professional email from Google Workspace**
  • Credit card rates starting at 2.7% + $0.30
  • Online store transaction fee of 0%
  • Digital Content and Memberships transaction fee of 1%
  • Sell products and services
  • Send invoices for free
  • Sell content and memberships
  • Professional shipping and tax services
  • Sales funnel analytics
  • API integrations for advanced sales functionality
Start with Plus
NAT and VPN Essentials
$0/monthCheapest
Includes
  • NAT + VPN
  • 1 VPN tunnel
  • 100 Mbit/s bandwidth
Start with NAT and VPN Essentials
Tier 4
Advanced
$99/month
Includes
  • Beautiful templates and powerful tools for any website
  • Free custom domain*
  • Squarespace AI
  • Unlimited contributors
  • Advanced website analytics
  • Complete customization with CSS and Javascript
  • Professional email from Google Workspace**
  • Credit card rates starting at 2.5% + $0.30
  • Online store transaction fee of 0%
  • Digital Content and Memberships transaction fee of 0%
  • Sell products and services
  • Send invoices for free
  • Sell content and memberships
  • Professional shipping and tax services
  • Sales funnel analytics
  • API integrations for advanced sales functionality
Start with Advanced
Developer Plan
$3/monthCheapest
$0 / year
Includes
  • 1 GB Memory
  • 1 CPU
  • 10 GB Storage
Start with Developer Plan
Tier 5
Managed Databases (1 GB)
$8/monthCheapest
$1 / year
Includes
  • 1 GB Memory
  • 1 CPU
  • 10 GB Storage
Start with Managed Databases (1 GB)
Tier 6
File Storage (250 GB)
$38/monthCheapest
$3 / year
Includes
  • Managed NFS
  • Shared data access
Start with File Storage (250 GB)
Tier 7
Managed Object Storage (250 GB)
$5/monthCheapest
$0 / year
Includes
  • Automatic scaling
  • No data transfer fees
Start with Managed Object Storage (250 GB)
Tier 8
GPU Server (1 x NVIDIA L40S, 8 cores, 64 GB)
$747/monthCheapest
$62 / year
Includes
  • 8 CPU cores
  • 64 GB RAM
Start with GPU Server (1 x NVIDIA L40S, 8 cores, 64 GB)
Tier 9
High Memory Plans
$2490/monthCheapest
$208 / year
Includes
  • 64 CPU cores
  • 1920 GB Memory
Start with High Memory Plans
Tier 10
Private Cloud
Custom pricing
Includes
  • Exclusive infrastructure
  • 99.999% uptime SLA
Start with Private Cloud

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Squarespace Domains

Domain registration service formerly Google Domains

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UpCloud

European cloud hosting with high-performance servers

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Our Pick

UpCloud

UpCloud offers a free plan, starts at $13/mo lower ($3/mo vs $16/mo), offers 10 tiers vs 4.

Based on pricing data only. Review the full comparison below for your specific needs.

Best value: UpCloud

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Which Should You Choose?

Choose Squarespace Domains if:

  • You want more features built-in—Squarespace Domains offers 36 additional features across its plans
  • You prefer Squarespace Domains's flat model with its 4-tier structure
  • Squarespace Domains bundles more capabilities per tier, reducing the need for third-party add-ons

Choose UpCloud if:

  • You want lower per-user costs—UpCloud starts at $3/mo, saving $13/mo compared to Squarespace Domains at $16/mo
  • You need a free plan with Up to 30 data plane nodes—UpCloud offers no-cost access with no credit card required
  • You need 10 pricing tiers for flexible team sizing—more options mean less overpaying for features you don't need
  • Your team needs custom enterprise pricing—UpCloud offers negotiated terms for large deployments

UpCloud is the more affordable choice [1], starting at $3/mo compared to Squarespace Domains' $16/mo. For a 50-person team on paid plans, this translates to UpCloud saving approximately $650/month. UpCloud offers 10 pricing tiers compared to Squarespace Domains' 4, giving you more granular control over scaling costs as your team grows. Across all tiers, UpCloud provides 22 total features versus 58 for Squarespace Domains, offering a more focused toolset depending on your specific needs. The pricing math favors UpCloud for most team sizes. Squarespace Domains becomes worth the premium only when its differentiating features are central to your workflow.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Squarespace Domains vs UpCloud

Which is cheaper, Squarespace Domains or UpCloud?
As of March 2026, UpCloud starts at a lower price point. Squarespace Domains starts at $16/mo while UpCloud starts at $3/mo. However, the best value depends on the features you need at each tier.
How many pricing plans does Squarespace Domains have vs UpCloud?
Squarespace Domains offers 4 pricing plans, while UpCloud offers 10 plans. More plans typically means more flexibility to match your exact needs and budget.
Does Squarespace Domains or UpCloud offer a free plan?
UpCloud offers a free plan, while Squarespace Domains does not. If budget is a concern, UpCloud lets you get started at no cost.
Can I save money by paying annually for Squarespace Domains or UpCloud?
Both Squarespace Domains and UpCloud offer annual billing options. Check each plan's yearly pricing for potential savings compared to monthly billing.
What is the most popular Squarespace Domains plan?
The Core plan is Squarespace Domains' most popular tier, priced at $23/mo. Key features include Beautiful templates and powerful tools for any website, Free custom domain*, Squarespace AI.
Does Squarespace Domains or UpCloud offer custom enterprise pricing?
UpCloud offers a custom-priced enterprise tier for larger teams. Squarespace Domains lists all its pricing publicly.
What pricing models do Squarespace Domains and UpCloud use?
Squarespace Domains uses a flat pricing model, while UpCloud uses usage-based pricing. The right model depends on your team size and usage patterns.

Sources

  1. Squarespace Domains Official PricingVendor pricing page
  2. UpCloud Official PricingVendor pricing page

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