Events and sign-ups built in
Tickets, RSVPs, waitlists, registration forms and waivers are part of the site, with rosters you can actually use.
Squarespace makes beautiful websites. Gametime Hero makes a website that does the work: events, registration, memberships, payments and member messages are built in, not bolted on. And it's free to start.
Choose Squarespace if design polish is your top priority and your site mostly informs people. Choose Gametime Hero if your site needs to run things: event tickets, registration with waivers, memberships, rosters and payments, all connected. Squarespace starts at $19 a month billed annually with no free plan; Gametime Hero Basic is free.
Last verified November 5, 2026. Sources at the bottom of the page.
Tickets, RSVPs, waitlists, registration forms and waivers are part of the site, with rosters you can actually use.
Memberships, dues, roles and announcements live next to your pages.
Squarespace has no free plan. Gametime Hero Basic is free forever; custom domain on Pro at $19.99 a month.
Enter a typical sign-up price and how many you take in a year.
Squarespace: plan price billed annually (Basic $19, Core $29 a month) plus card processing of 2.9% + 30¢, and Basic's 2% commerce transaction fee, from Squarespace's pricing page. Sign-ups modeled as store products. Gametime Hero: our fee plus Stripe's 2.9% + 30¢; Pro includes $19.99 a month. See every fee line by line.
A design-first website builder versus a website that runs your programs.
| What you need | Gametime Hero | Squarespace | Choose based on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | |||
| Free plan | ✓Basic, free forever | –No free plan; 14-day trial | Tight budget: Gametime Hero. |
| Plan price | Free, $19.99/mo, $49/mo | $19–$99/mo annually ($25–$139 monthly) | Compare the plan you'd really need. |
| Membership fees | 3.5% or 2.1% + Stripe | 0–7% by plan, plus 2.5–2.9% + 30¢ processing | Selling memberships: check Squarespace's tier. |
| Running programs | |||
| Event ticketing and RSVPs | ✓Native events, tickets, RSVPs, waitlists | ~Sell tickets as store products | Real event management: Gametime Hero. |
| Registration forms and waivers | ✓About 40 field types, conditional logic, waivers | ~Form blocks | Waivers and detailed intake: Gametime Hero. |
| Rosters, members, dues | ✓Communities, roles, dues | ~Member areas | Running a membership org: Gametime Hero. |
| Design | |||
| Template design polish | ~40+ modules and templates | ✓Best-in-class templates | Pure design showcase: Squarespace wins. |
| Custom domain | ✓On Pro | ✓All plans (free first year on annual) | Both support your domain. |
We're biased, but we'd rather you pick the right tool than switch twice.
Not ready to move your website? Keep it and link to Gametime Hero for events, registration or memberships.
Just Website. Turn on the rest whenever you want, on the same account.
“When my events stopped working on Wix, Gametime Hero had me up and running in less than 48 hours.”
Juliana Masci, Founder, Tool School Co. · Read the case studyRun both side by side until you are ready. Or book a free setup call and we will do the moving with you.
For organizations that run events, registration or memberships, yes: the site and the operations are one product. For a pure design portfolio, Squarespace is excellent.
Yes. Link to Gametime Hero for events, sign-ups or memberships and keep your site as is.
Yes. Gametime Hero Basic is free forever. Squarespace has a 14-day trial and plans from $19 a month billed annually.
Yes, on Pro ($19.99 a month).
No. Visitors can register and pay without one.
Book a free setup call and we'll set up your site and first programs with you.
Start free on Basic: no card, no contract, no setup fee. Pay a small percentage only when someone pays you, and pass it on if you like.
Squarespace details come from Squarespace's own website and help pages, read November 5, 2026. Prices and features change; check them before you decide. Spot something out of date? Email info@hellogametimehero.com and we will fix it.
Squarespace is a trademark of its owner. Gametime Hero is not affiliated with or endorsed by Squarespace.
