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Squarespace Domains vs Vultr: Pricing Comparison 2026

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

Bottom line: Vultr starts at $2.5/mo, making it $14/mo cheaper than Squarespace Domains ($16/mo). Neither offers a free plan.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

Data compiled by Arthur Jacquemin
Updated March 16, 2026

Squarespace Domains vs Vultr: Quick Pricing Facts

FeatureSquarespace DomainsVultr
Starting Price$16/mo$2.5/mo
Number of Plans44
Free TierNoNo
Pricing Modelflatusage-based
Annual DiscountN/AN/A

Vultr is the more affordable option, starting at $2.5/mo compared to Squarespace Domains' $16/mo. Both are Hosting & Infra tools with 8 combined pricing plans and 74 features compared. At comparable tiers, the monthly price difference is $17.

Squarespace Domains uses flat pricing while Vultr 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
Cloud Compute
$3/monthCheapest
Includes
  • 1 vCPU
  • 512 MB RAM
  • 10 GB SSD
  • 0.50 TB bandwidth
Start with Cloud Compute
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
Cloud Compute Regular
$6/monthCheapest
Includes
  • 1 vCPU
  • 1 GB RAM
  • 25 GB SSD
  • 1 TB bandwidth
Start with Cloud Compute Regular
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
High FrequencyPopular
$6/monthCheapest
Includes
  • 1 vCPU
  • 1 GB RAM
  • 32 GB NVMe
  • 1 TB bandwidth
Start with High Frequency
Tier 4
Advanced
$99/monthCheapest
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
Bare Metal
$120/month
Includes
  • Dedicated server
  • E-2286G
  • 32 GB RAM
  • 2x 480 GB SSD
Start with Bare Metal

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Squarespace Domains

Domain registration service formerly Google Domains

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Vultr

High-performance cloud compute and bare metal servers

View all Vultr plans

Which Should You Choose?

Choose Squarespace Domains if:

  • You want more features built-in—Squarespace Domains offers 42 additional features across its plans
  • Squarespace Domains's flat pricing lets you match exact team size without tier gaps
  • You value Squarespace Domains's specific feature progression from free to advanced tier levels

Choose Vultr if:

  • You want lower per-user costs—Vultr starts at $2.5/mo, saving $13.5/mo compared to Squarespace Domains at $16/mo
  • Vultr's 4-tier usage-based structure gives clearer cost visibility for budget planning
  • You value Vultr's specific feature progression from free to advanced tier levels

Vultr is the more affordable choice [1], starting at $2.5/mo compared to Squarespace Domains' $16/mo. For a 50-person team on paid plans, this translates to Vultr saving approximately $675/month. Vultr offers 4 pricing tiers compared to Squarespace Domains' 4, giving you more granular control over scaling costs as your team grows. Across all tiers, Vultr provides 16 total features versus 58 for Squarespace Domains, offering a more focused toolset depending on your specific needs. If controlling SaaS spend is a priority, Vultr offers the better cost-to-value ratio. Consider Squarespace Domains only if its unique capabilities directly address a gap Vultr cannot fill.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Squarespace Domains vs Vultr

Which is cheaper, Squarespace Domains or Vultr?
As of March 2026, Vultr starts at a lower price point. Squarespace Domains starts at $16/mo while Vultr starts at $2.5/mo. However, the best value depends on the features you need at each tier.
How many pricing plans does Squarespace Domains have vs Vultr?
Squarespace Domains offers 4 pricing plans, while Vultr offers 4 plans. More plans typically means more flexibility to match your exact needs and budget.
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.
What is the most popular Vultr plan?
The High Frequency plan is Vultr's most popular tier, priced at $6/mo. Key features include 1 vCPU, 1 GB RAM, 32 GB NVMe.
What pricing models do Squarespace Domains and Vultr use?
Squarespace Domains uses a flat pricing model, while Vultr uses usage-based pricing. The right model depends on your team size and usage patterns.
How do Squarespace Domains and Vultr compare for Hosting & Infra?
Both Squarespace Domains and Vultr are Hosting & Infra tools. Squarespace Domains offers 4 plans starting at $16/mo, while Vultr offers 4 plans starting at $2.5/mo. Review the feature breakdowns above to see which better fits your Hosting & Infra needs.

Sources

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

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