Wix
E-commerce
Squarespace
E-commerce
Wix vs Squarespace in Singapore — which is right for your business?
Both are e-commerce tools used by Singapore businesses. Here is a side-by-side comparison covering SGD pricing, PSG eligibility, PDPA compliance, and local context to help you decide.
Singapore-specific comparison
| Criterion | Wix | Squarespace |
|---|---|---|
| SGD pricing (incl. 9% GST) | S$48/mo | S$24.99/mo |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| PSG grant eligible | Yes — up to 50% | Checking |
| PDPA compliant | No | No |
| SG / APAC data centre | Not confirmed | Not confirmed |
| GST / InvoiceNow ready | No | No |
| PayNow / local bank feeds | No | No |
| CPF payroll support | No | No |
| SkillsFuture eligible | No | No |
Stackd verdict
Wix
Singapore businesses must weigh the potential PSG subsidy against significant performance, PDPA compliance, and B2B trust issues due to Wix's US-based infrastructure and platform limitations. The 3-year cost can also be higher than custom alternatives.
Squarespace
In Singapore, a Squarespace website serves as an essential owned digital asset for businesses, ensuring credibility and control over their online presence, a key differentiator from social media or marketplace-only operations (as per MediaPlus Digital).
Pros & cons — Singapore view
Wix
Pros
+Can be part of PSG-pre-approved solutions with a 50% subsidy
+Potentially lower initial cost compared to some custom builds
+Can be part of PSG-subsidised solutions (though better alternatives may exist)
+Offers ease of use for basic site creation
Cons
–Poor mobile PageSpeed performance (40-65) and high LCP (3.5-5.5s) from Singapore
–Lacks fine-grained PDPA consent records and has cumbersome data export for access requests
–Stores form data on US servers, requiring PDPA disclosure about overseas data transfers
Squarespace
Pros
+Scalable e-commerce functionality with robust tools
+Professional email from Google Workspace included in higher plans
+Reduced or 0% transaction fees for online stores on higher plans
+Enhances business credibility and trust (as per Singapore context)
Cons
–Transaction fees for digital content/memberships still apply on some business plans
–No explicit confirmation of Singapore GST filing support
–No explicit mention of PayNow or local payment gateway integrations
Who should choose which
Choose Wix if...
›Very small businesses prioritising PSG subsidy over performance
›Businesses with minimal PDPA requirements and basic informational sites
›Startups with extremely tight budgets for simple web presence
›Basic personal websites
Choose Squarespace if...
›Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
›E-commerce Startups
›Service-based businesses
›Businesses prioritizing a strong online presence
Singapore FAQ
Is Wix available in Singapore?
Yes, Wix is available and used by some Singapore SMEs, often as part of PSG-subsidised solutions.
Does Wix support SGD pricing?
Yes, the article references Wix Business pricing at approximately S$576 per year.
Is Wix PSG-eligible?
Wix-based solutions offered by some Singapore web agencies can be PSG-pre-approved and subsidised at 50% by Enterprise Singapore.
Is Wix PDPA compliant?
Out-of-the-box, Wix has limitations regarding fine-grained consent records, data export, and US-based data residency that make full PDPA compliance challenging or cumbersome without custom work.
Want to explore each tool further?
Read our full Singapore reviews before deciding.