[Compare]Hyperdesk vs Squarespace
Hyperdesk vs Squarespace.
Choose Squarespace if you want polished templates and you are happy to build and update the site yourself: plans run from roughly $16 to $99 a month billed yearly. Choose Hyperdesk if you want it designed, written and looked after for you: $500 to launch, then $49 a month, and you see it finished before you pay.
[01]The short answer
Which one fits you.
Choose Squarespace if
- You want to design and update the site yourself
- You like Squarespace’s templates and have time to fill them
- You want to sell online or take bookings on the same platform
- You want to edit anything, anytime
Choose Hyperdesk if
- You would rather not build it yourself
- You want the words written for you
- You want to see it finished before paying
- You want someone to keep it secure and make changes
[02]Side by side
Hyperdesk vs Squarespace, side by side.
| Compared | Squarespace | Hyperdesk |
|---|---|---|
| Who builds the site | You do, with Squarespace’s templates | We do: design, writing and launch, from your current site |
| Who writes the words | You | We do; you approve every word |
| To start | $0 during a 14-day free trial; there is no free plan | $500 to launch, only if you like the finished site |
| Each month | Roughly $16 to $99 a month billed yearly, depending on plan and country; more if paid month to month | $49 a month or $490 a year: hosting, SSL, backups, security updates, SEO setup, 2 small changes a month |
| Time to a live site | As long as it takes you to build it | Within 24 hours of your yes |
| See it finished before paying | You build it, so you see it as you go | Yes: a private link to the finished site, with the price |
| Changes after launch | You make them yourself, anytime | 2 small changes a month included, within 2 business days; extra ones $12 each |
| Best for | People who want to design it themselves | Owners who want it done for them |
Other companies’ prices as of October 2026, from the sources below; they change often and can vary by country, so check their own pricing page before you decide. Hyperdesk’s prices are on our pricing page.
[03]In detail
What you pay, what you do, and when each wins.
What you pay
Squarespace has no free plan; every site starts with a 14-day free trial. Plans run from roughly $16 to $99 a month billed yearly, depending on the plan and country, and cost more month to month. PetaPixel reported in July 2026 that Squarespace was raising prices by up to 26%, so check its pricing page for your current price. With Hyperdesk it is $500 to launch, then $49 a month or $490 a year.
What you do yourself
On Squarespace you choose a template, write and lay out every page, add photos, connect your domain and keep it all current. Hyperdesk does that work for you, starting from your current site.
Where Squarespace is the better choice
If you have an eye for design and enjoy doing it yourself, Squarespace gives you good-looking templates and full control. Hyperdesk is for owners who want the finished site without the hours.
Sources
- PetaPixel, “Squarespace Is Increasing Prices By Up to 26%” (July 17, 2026) petapixel.com
- Tech.co, “How Much Does Squarespace Cost in 2026?” tech.co
- Website Builder Expert, “Squarespace Pricing 2026” websitebuilderexpert.com
[04]Questions
Questions, answered.
Is Hyperdesk built on Squarespace?
No. Hyperdesk designs, hosts and maintains your site itself. You don’t need a Squarespace account.
Can you redesign my Squarespace site?
Yes. Type your current website on our home page. We redesign it from your current content, and if you launch, we point your domain to the new site.
Can I edit a Hyperdesk site myself?
You send us what to change and we do it: 2 small changes a month are included, done within 2 business days. If you want to edit everything yourself, a builder like Squarespace fits better.
See your new website before you pay.
$500 to launch$49/moPay only if you launch