Webnode vs Squarespace
Last updated October 2026
Looking for a European alternative to Squarespace? Here's how Webnode compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.
Our pick for a European buyer: Webnode. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.
What it is
Swiss website builder with EU hosting and multilingual support
Build and host websites with integrated e-commerce and marketing tools.
Headquarters
🇨🇭 CH
🇺🇸 US · 2003
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Yes, for all customersEU data residency is provided for EU customers.
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
Yes
Certifications
ISO 27001:2022
SOC 2 Type II
Price from
No
$16/mo
Free plan
No
No
Open Source
No
No
Integrations
No
Mailchimp, Zapier, Printful, ShipStation, Xero +5
Where each one wins
Webnode
Review sentiment not yet compiled.
Squarespace
Strengths
- +Intuitive drag-and-drop editor
- +Professional and modern templates
- +Reliable hosting with strong uptime
- +All-in-one solution for websites and e-commerce
Limitations
- −Limited customization for advanced users
- −Higher cost compared to some competitors
- −Transaction fees on lower-tier plans
- −No free plan available
Data residency & compliance
Webnode
Squarespace
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Yes, for all customersEU data residency is provided for EU customers.
Transfer mechanism
Not required — data stays in the EU
not established
Sub-processors
not established
not established
Certifications
ISO 27001:2022
SOC 2 Type II
Pricing
Webnode
No published pricing we could verify.
Squarespace
- Personal $16 MonthlyFree custom domain for 1 year · SSL security · Mobile-optimized templates
- Business $23 MonthlyAdvanced analytics · Promotional pop-ups · 3% transaction fee
- Basic Commerce $27 MonthlyNo transaction fees · Point of sale · Limited availability labels
- Advanced Commerce $49 MonthlyAdvanced shipping and discounts · Subscription sales · Advanced analytics
Prices are based on annual billing. Monthly billing is available at a higher rate.
Features
Webnode
Feature breakdown not yet compiled.
Squarespace
- Website Building
- Drag-and-drop editor, Customizable templates, Mobile-responsive designs, Domain registration
- E-Commerce
- Product listings, Inventory management, Secure checkout, Tax and shipping tools
- Marketing
- Email campaigns, SEO tools, Social media integration, Analytics dashboard
- Hosting & Security
- Reliable uptime, Automatic backups, DDoS protection, Free SSL certificate