Squarespace recently rolled out a major price hike, raising the costs of its popular annual plans by up to 26%. Following a 2025 structural overhaul that retired legacy tier names, Squarespace's entry-level "Basic" plan climbed to $19 per month ($228/year), while its mainstream "Core" plan jumped from $23 to $29 per month ($348/year) when billed annually. The sudden increase, which Squarespace attributes to its heavily integrated "Design Intelligence" AI features, left many long-time users facing massive sticker shock on their renewals. Consequently, creators, freelancers, and small business owners who only need a simple web presence are migrating to Carrd.