The short answer
Choose VAPortfolio if you want a professional portfolio live this week, for free or $25 a year, without designing anything.
Choose Squarespace if you need your own domain name today, several pages or a blog, and you're happy to pay around $228 a year and spend time on design.
Side by side
| What matters | VAPortfolio | Squarespace |
|---|---|---|
| Made for | Virtual assistants only | Any kind of website |
| Free plan | Yes, with no time limit | No (14-day free trial) |
| Cheapest paid option | $25 a year when it opens (founding price) | Basic: $19/month paid yearly ($228/year) |
| VA sections ready (services, tools, samples, testimonials) | Yes, in every template | No, you build them yourself |
| Typical setup time | Under an hour | Longer: you design each section yourself |
| Your own domain name | Not yet (planned for Pro) | Yes (free for the first year on yearly plans) |
| Several pages or a blog | No, one portfolio page | Yes |
| Booking button | Yes; Pro can show the calendar on the page | Yes, with set-up |
| Builder branding | Small badge on Free; none on Pro | None on paid plans |
| Design freedom | Pick a template, colors and fonts | Full control |
Prices are in US dollars and were checked on . They change, and may differ in your country, so check before you buy. Sources: Squarespace pricing
What each costs over a year
- VAPortfolio Free: $0, for as long as you like. You get 6 templates, your own link and room for 3 work samples and 3 testimonials.
- VAPortfolio Pro: $25 a year when it opens (founding price).
- Squarespace Basic: $228 a year when paid yearly, or $25 a month if you pay monthly. A domain is free for the first year on yearly plans, then you pay to renew it.
If you're still finding your first clients, that difference matters. Spend it on a course, a tool you need for client work, or simply keep it.
When Squarespace is the better choice
- You need your own domain name now, such as yourname.com, for example because your clients expect it or you're building an agency brand.
- You want several pages: separate pages for each service, a blog, a resources section or an online shop.
- You enjoy design and want full control over every block on the page.
When VAPortfolio is the better choice
- You want to be ready to pitch this week. Every template already has the sections clients look for, so you only fill in your details.
- You don't want to design. The layouts are made to look professional with whatever you add, on computers and phones.
- You're watching your budget. Start free, and only pay if you want Pro features like more templates, a contact form or visitor stats.
- You want one link for proposals, LinkedIn, Upwork and your email signature.
Can you use both?
Yes, and many VAs do this over time. Start with a VAPortfolio page so you can pitch now. If your business grows into an agency or you start a blog, build a Squarespace site later and link to your portfolio from it, or move your content across.
Comparing other builders too? Read VAPortfolio vs Wix, VAPortfolio vs Canva Websites or all the options, compared, or see real VA portfolios.
Frequently asked questions
Is Squarespace good for virtual assistants?
Yes, if you want a full multi-page website with your own domain and you're happy to spend time designing it. Its cheapest website plan is $19 a month paid yearly (about $228 a year), and there's no free plan, only a 14-day trial.
Is VAPortfolio cheaper than Squarespace?
Yes. VAPortfolio has a free plan with no time limit, and Pro is $25 a year when it opens (founding price). Squarespace's cheapest website plan costs about $228 a year.
Can I use my own domain name with VAPortfolio?
Not yet. Your portfolio lives at vaportfolio.com/me/your-name. Custom domains are planned for Pro. If you need your own domain today, Squarespace is the better fit.
Which is faster to set up?
VAPortfolio. The sections clients look for (services, work samples, tools, testimonials, contact) are already in every template, so most VAs publish in under an hour. On Squarespace you start from a general template and build those sections yourself.
Can I move from VAPortfolio to Squarespace later?
Yes. Many VAs start with a portfolio and move to a full website once their business grows. Your words and images are yours to reuse anywhere.