High-volume DTC merchants (Shopify better), B2B merchants (Adobe Commerce or BigCommerce better), or buyers concerned about post-PE-takeover trajectory.
Design-led creators, service businesses, and SMB merchants under ~$1M GMV who prioritize aesthetic and integrated services over feature depth.
Why we say this
Editorial pulled these weaknesses from Squarespace Commerce’s product card in our Top 10 E-commerce Platforms for 2026:
- ! Permira PE take-private (Oct 2024) introduces pressure
- ! App ecosystem narrower than Shopify
- ! B2B features minimal
- ! Scaling past $1M GMV hits limits
- ! Checkout conversion below Shop Pay
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Content-led merchants already on WordPress, technical buyers wanting full code control, agencies serving merchants under $5M GMV, and merchants prioritizing zero ongoing platform fees.
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Technical merchants, agencies, and developer-led teams wanting Magento-class features (multi-store, complex catalog) without the paid Adobe Commerce license. Often EU and Latin American merchants.
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Mid-market merchants ($1M-$100M GMV) and B2B-leaning brands wanting Shopify-class hosting with less lock-in, no transaction fees, and headless flexibility.
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Last updated 2026-05-09. Editorial verdict based on the published Top 10 E-commerce Platforms for 2026 ranking. Disagree? Tell us.