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SocialProof vs Squarespace (built-in)

Squarespace has a review block. We're built for testimonials.

Squarespace has a built-in reviews feature, but it's designed for product reviews on commerce sites — not for collecting and curating customer testimonials for service businesses. SocialProof is purpose-built for that use case: send a collect link, approve submissions, embed anywhere — including in your Squarespace site.

Feature comparison

Feature Squarespace (built-in) SocialProof
Collect reviews via shareable link❌ Customers must visit your Squarespace site✅ Send a link anywhere (text, email, QR)
Works for service businesses⚠️ Primarily product-focused✅ Yes — built for service businesses
Works without a Squarespace site❌ Squarespace only✅ Any website or no website
Custom intake form fields❌ Limited✅ Yes — name, role, company, custom questions
Approve/reject before publishing⚠️ Limited moderation✅ Full moderation dashboard
Star ratings + written testimonials✅ Yes✅ Yes
Export testimonials❌ Platform-locked✅ Yes — export anytime
Free tierIncluded in Squarespace plan✅ Free forever for 1 active widget
PriceIncluded in $16-$52+/mo Squarespace plans$9/mo Pro

The honest verdict

If you're already on Squarespace and only need basic product reviews, the built-in block might be fine. If you're a service business who wants to collect testimonials via a shareable link, moderate them, and display them in a polished widget — SocialProof is built for you.

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