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Squarespace

🇺🇸US Company

by Squarespace Inc. · Founded 2003

Squarespace is a website building and hosting platform that allows users to create and manage their own websites without needing coding skills. It offers customizable templates, drag-and-drop functionality, e-commerce capabilities, and built-in analytics to track site performance. Users can integrate various tools for SEO and social media management.

EU Alternatives to Squarespace

4 privacy-focused, GDPR-compliant alternatives

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Shopware

🇩🇪

by shopware AG

German e-commerce platform offering open-source and enterprise solutions for online stores of all sizes.

GDPR CompliantEU-BasedOpen SourceISO 27001SOC 2 Type IISOC 2Self-Hostable
freemiumMigration:2-4 hours

Why switch?

  • Shopware is open source, allowing full customization of your store.
  • Shopware's B2B Suite supports complex B2B transactions and pricing.
  • GDPR compliance is built-in, ensuring data protection for EU customers.

Consider

  • Migration from Squarespace to Shopware can be complex and time-consuming.
  • Shopware's learning curve is steeper due to advanced features and options.
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PrestaShop

🇫🇷

by PrestaShop SA

French open-source e-commerce platform powering over 300,000 shops worldwide with extensive customization options.

GDPR CompliantEU-BasedOpen SourceEU-hosted
freemiumMigration:2-4 hours

Why switch?

  • PrestaShop is open source; customize code as needed for unique features.
  • Multilingual support allows selling in multiple languages, expanding reach.
  • Large module marketplace offers over 3,000 add-ons for enhanced functionality.

Consider

  • Migration from Squarespace may require technical skills and time investment.
  • PrestaShop has a steeper learning curve for users unfamiliar with coding.
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Saleor

🇵🇱

by Saleor Commerce

Saleor by Saleor Commerce is an open-source e-commerce platform designed for building and managing online stores. It offers features such as customizable storefronts, product management, order processing, and payment integration. Developers can utilize GraphQL APIs for flexibility and scalability in e-commerce solutions.

GDPR CompliantEU-BasedOpen SourceSOC 2
freemiumMigration:2-4 hours

Why switch?

  • Saleor's GraphQL API allows for custom integrations and flexibility.
  • Open source nature enables full code access for customization and control.
  • GDPR compliance ensures data protection for EU customers and businesses.

Consider

  • Migration from Squarespace may require significant data transfer effort.
  • Steeper learning curve for non-developers compared to Squarespace's UI.
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Medusa

🇩🇰

by Medusa Commerce

Danish open-source headless commerce engine built with Node.js for developers building custom storefronts.

GDPR CompliantEU-BasedOpen SourceSelf-Hostable
freeMigration:2-4 hours

Why switch?

  • Open source allows for custom modifications to fit specific needs.
  • Headless architecture enables flexibility in frontend technology choices.
  • GDPR compliance ensures data protection aligned with EU regulations.

Consider

  • Migration from Squarespace may require significant data transfer effort.
  • Learning curve for developers unfamiliar with Node.js and APIs.

Why switch from Squarespace?

US CLOUD Act

US authorities can access your data stored by US companies, even if stored in Europe.

Privacy Concerns

US companies may collect and use your data in ways not compliant with EU standards.

EU Alternatives

EU-based services must comply with GDPR, giving you stronger privacy protections.

Other E-commerce Platforms you might want to replace

Ready to switch to a privacy-focused alternative?

Protect your data by moving to an EU-based service. Our migration guides make switching easy.