Compare Ecwid to Square
Looking for a Square alternative to build your ecommerce site?
Compare Square to Ecwid and see how they stack up when it comes to usability, set up, customization, fees, and more.
The easiest way to customize your online store
No coding or design knowledge? You can still build a website on Ecwid. Access Instant Site — a customizable online store with 40+ free templates.
Square's website builder offers 2 layout options, but no
Sell everywhere, anywhere, all at once
No additional transaction fees
Ecwid doesn't charge transaction fees, allowing you to keep your profits (fees may apply from the payment provider).
Square charges transaction fees for every online payment (plus any fee per payment provider), which can accumulate when you make
Easy to get started
Start your online store in minutes. Sign up with your email address and password, and you get instant access to your
It takes longer to get started with Square. Several extra steps must be completed before accessing the platform, such as entering all of your contact, business, and payment information. It's not practical if you want to just try out the platform.
24/7 live support, whenever you need it
Ecwid offers live support at all hours of the day — in any time zone you are in. You can also access training materials online, webinars, and videos.
Square offers support via phone, email, and social media, but response times may be slower. They also provide video training materials.
Hear from our merchants
At Honey Crumb, we LOVE using Ecwid and it's been a fantastic tool for our business. We're on the Venture plan and we've found it extremely
Your customizable website is a few clicks away
Frequent Square online concerns
Limited customization options
Accumulative fees
Not flexible if you wish to sell on various websites
Start your online store journey with Ecwid today
It's free and easy to start selling on Ecwid. Sign up and see for yourself.