freeproprietary, freeHosted★ $0 forever
Carrd
Three free one-page sites; your custom domain and the last scrap of vanity still cost money.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-08-11
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Free tier / Free tool)
- License
- proprietary, free
- Hosting Model
- Hosted (their cloud)
- Platforms
- webthey host it
- Installation
- Hosted browser signup and visual editor
- Where Your Data Lives
- Site definitions and uploaded media live in Carrd's cloud and are published to a Carrd URL; downloading unminified site source is a Pro Plus feature rather than part of the free account.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Carrd's free plan has a 50-element limit, Carrd branding, no custom domain, and no built-in click analytics or forms, so it cannot reproduce the useful Pro extras without paying.
Replaces 1 paid app
up to $15/mo ($180/yr) in subscriptions
Carrd FAQ
Common questions
Is Carrd free and open source?+
Carrd is a free tool that runs on hosted. Three free one-page sites; your custom domain and the last scrap of vanity still cost money.
What paid software does Carrd replace?+
Carrd serves as a free replacement for 1 paid SaaS application: Linktree Pro, saving up to $15/month ($180/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up Carrd?+
Installation: Hosted browser signup and visual editor.
What is the catch or trade-off with Carrd?+
Carrd's free plan has a 50-element limit, Carrd branding, no custom domain, and no built-in click analytics or forms, so it cannot reproduce the useful Pro extras without paying.