Beatro vs Squarespace
A Squarespace alternative for musicians
Squarespace is a general website builder with polished designs for every kind of business. Beatro is narrower: a website made for music, with players, events, releases and the promotion tools a musician uses every week.
In short
For a general business site or full design freedom, a general builder fits. For a musician who wants music, shows, releases and a bio link working together without plugins, Beatro is quicker to set up.
Side by side
| Topic | Beatro | Squarespace |
|---|---|---|
| Made for | Musicians, producers, DJs and labels | Businesses and creators of every kind |
| Music | Music player, releases and previews built in | Through blocks or embeds |
| Events | Events calendar and ticket sales with door check-in | Through blocks or add-ons |
| Promotion | Bio links, smart links, release pages, press kit, email campaigns | Email and marketing add-ons |
| Design freedom | Templates with music sections | Very flexible design |
| Price | Beatro has no free plan. Basic is €3.99 a month and Pro is €9.99 a month, each with a 7-day trial; see the pricing page for euro, pound and dollar prices. | Paid plans; check their current pricing |
Choose Beatro if
- You want a music site working in an afternoon, not a design project.
- You want releases, shows and your bio link in the same place as your site.
Choose Squarespace if
- You need complete design freedom or a site for a non-music business.
Moving to Beatro
Pick a template
Choose a template and add your music, events and photos.
Connect your domain
On Pro, point your existing domain at Beatro.
Add the extras
Set up your bio link, a smart link for your latest release and your fan signup.
Questions
Can I keep my domain?
Yes. On Pro, connect the domain you already own.
Can I sell tickets?
Yes, from Pro, with QR tickets and a door check-in page that works offline.