Our verdict · 8.0/10 Excellent
Unbeatable value for a single landing page or link page. Not suitable for multi-page sites, blogs or stores.
Key takeaways
- Best for: Landing pages and waitlists.
- Strongest area: Value for money (9.8/10). Weakest: Features & fit (6.6/10).
- Price: Free; Pro from $9 / year — free plan available.
- Watch out for: One-page sites only.
What is Carrd?
Carrd builds responsive one-page websites such as landing pages, profiles and simple business pages. A free plan covers basic sites on a Carrd subdomain, and Pro plans add custom domains, forms and embeds for a small annual fee.
Carrd is made by Carrd and is reviewed here as a website builder. It is priced on a freemium basis, and our editorial score is 8.0 out of 10, calculated from six weighted criteria.
Who it’s for — and who should skip it
Choose Carrd if
- Landing pages and waitlists
- Freelancer and creator profiles
- Event and product launch pages
Not for you if
- Multi-page business sites
- Blogs and online stores
Key features
Responsive sections and templates.
Connect your own domain on Pro.
Collect sign-ups and send to Mailchimp or Zapier.
Add widgets, payments and custom code.
- Mailchimp
- Stripe
- PayPal
- Zapier
- Google Analytics
Pros & cons
What we like
- Extremely cheap
- Fast, clean templates
- Forms and embeds on Pro
- Very easy to use
Watch out for
- One-page sites only
- Limited SEO controls
- No native ecommerce
Pricing & true cost
| Plan | Indicative price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | — |
| Pro Lite | ≈ $9 / yr | — |
| Pro Standard | ≈ $19 / yr | — |
| Pro Plus | ≈ $49 / yr | — |
Pricing watch-out: Pro Lite, Standard and Plus are annual plans. Prices were not re-verified on Carrd's page for this review.
Pricing watch-outs
- Yearly pricing. At least one plan is priced per year. Confirm whether monthly billing is offered and what it costs.
Contract questions to ask before you sign
- Does the plan auto-renew, and how many days’ notice do you need to cancel?
- Is the advertised price for annual billing? What is the month-to-month price?
- Is the first-year price a promotion? What will renewal cost, and is it capped?
- Is there a minimum number of seats, or a charge for inactive users?
- Are onboarding, implementation or premium-support fees extra?
- How do we export all our data if we leave, and in what format?
General questions for any vendor — not findings about this product. Build a full checklist with our requirements builder.
Indicative USD pricing from our research as of November 5, 2026; not yet re-checked against a live vendor pricing page. Vendors change prices and promotions often — always confirm on their website. Model your own numbers with our SaaS TCO calculator.
Score breakdown
| Criterion | Weight | Score | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features & fit | 20% | 6.6 | 1.30 | |
| Ease of use | 15% | 9.4 | 1.40 | |
| Value for money | 20% | 9.8 | 2.00 | |
| Support & reliability | 20% | 7.0 | 1.40 | |
| Security & privacy | 15% | 8.0 | 1.20 | |
| Integrations & ecosystem | 10% | 7.0 | 0.70 | |
| Overall | 100% | Weighted for web hosting products | 8.0 | |
Security & compliance facts
| Item | Status | Question to ask Carrd |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-factor authenticationStops most account takeovers from reused or phished passwords. | Not verified by us | Can admins enforce MFA for every user, on every plan? |
| Single sign-on (SAML/OIDC)Lets you remove a leaver’s access everywhere from one place. | Not verified by us | Is SSO included on the plan we are buying, or only on enterprise tiers? |
| SOC 2 Type II reportIndependent audit of the vendor’s security controls — often required by larger customers. | Not verified by us | Can we see your current SOC 2 Type II report (under NDA if needed)? |
| ISO/IEC 27001 certificationInternational standard for running an information-security programme. | Not verified by us | Which legal entity and services does your ISO 27001 certificate cover? |
| GDPR data processing agreementNeeded if you handle personal data of people in the EU/UK. | Not verified by us | Do you offer a signed DPA and list your sub-processors? |
| HIPAA business associate agreementRequired before US healthcare businesses store protected health information. | Not verified by us | Will you sign a BAA, and on which plans? |
We have not yet verified these items for Carrd against a primary source, so we don’t claim them either way. Check Carrd’s trust or security page and ask for documents in writing.
Before you buy any website builder
Check Carrd against the same list we use for every website builder — and confirm each point on the plan you intend to buy, not the top tier.
- Templates that suit your industry
- SEO controls and redirects
- Forms, booking or ecommerce if needed
- Mobile editing
- Content export options
See every ranked option in Website Builders.
Carrd alternatives
Pick an alternative by what matters to you
- Better integrations
WordPress.comIntegrations score 8.6 vs 7.0 - Stronger on securityWordPress.comSecurity & privacy score 8.6 vs 8.0
- Higher overall score
HostingerOverall 8.3 vs 8.0
Computed from our published scores and indicative pricing for tools in the same category as Carrd. Scores are editorial; see the methodology.
Editor’s picks
A design-first website builder with animations and a built-in CMS.
A simple, guided website builder with a free plan for tiny businesses.
Beautiful templates and a polished all-in-one platform.
Review history
- Scored under methodology v2.0 (six weighted criteria, computed overall score).
Carrd FAQ
How much does Carrd cost?
There is a free plan; Pro plans start at $9 a year.
Can Carrd make multi-page sites?
No, Carrd is for one-page sites, though sections can act like pages.
Does Carrd have a free plan?
Yes. Carrd offers a free plan. Paid plans start at Pro from $9 / year (indicative — check the vendor for current pricing).
Who is Carrd best for?
Carrd is best for: landing pages and waitlists; freelancer and creator profiles; event and product launch pages.
How is the Carrd score calculated?
The 8.0/10 overall score is a weighted average of six sub-scores — features & fit, ease of use, value, support & reliability, security & privacy, and integrations — using the published weights for hosting products. Affiliate relationships have no input. See our methodology page for the full rubric.
What are the best alternatives to Carrd?
Popular alternatives include Framer, Jimdo, Squarespace. See our comparisons for side-by-side verdicts.