Squarespace vs Ghost
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best Website Builders for Small Business (2026) and The 11 Best CMS Platforms for Small Business (2026). Last verified June 20, 2026.
The short answer
Squarespace ranks higher on Top 11 (#1 vs #7) for Small business owners building a website without coding / Small business owners choosing a content management system. The top choice for its professional, design-forward templates and integrated marketing suite.
At a glance
| Squarespace | Ghost | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #1 / The 11 Best Website Builders for Small Business (2026) | #7 / The 11 Best CMS Platforms for Small Business (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9.3 | 7.9 |
| Best for | Best design and branding tools | Best for publishers and newsletters |
| Pricing | $$ ($16 to $49/mo) | $$ ($9 to $199/mo) |
| HQ | New York, USA | Singapore |
| Founded | 2003 | 2013 |
Squarespace
The top choice for its professional, design-forward templates and integrated marketing suite.
www.squarespace.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Website Builders for Small Business (2026)
Ghost
A clean, fast platform built for newsletters and memberships.
ghost.orgSee full entry in The 11 Best CMS Platforms for Small Business (2026)
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.