Yes, Carrd is free to use. You can create a free Carrd account and build and publish up to three one-page sites. Free sites carry the Made with Carrd branding, and features such as custom domains, forms and embedded code need a Pro plan, which Carrd lets you test free for 7 days.
Carrd is a simple builder for one-page websites: link in bio pages, landing pages, personal profiles and small business pages. It's popular because you can have something live in an afternoon. The free plan is generous for a first site, and the line between free and Pro is clear once you know where it sits. Here's the breakdown from Carrd's own Pro page.
What you get on Carrd's free plan
- A free Carrd account and Carrd's site editor.
- Up to three sites. Carrd lists building and publishing more than three sites as a Pro feature, so three is the free ceiling.
- Publishing without your own domain, with the Made with Carrd branding shown on the site.
- Free starting templates to build from.
That's enough to make a link in bio page, a simple portfolio and a landing page for one offer, all without upgrading.
What needs Carrd Pro
| Feature | Free | Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Number of sites | Up to three | From 10 on Standard to 25 on Plus, and beyond |
| Made with Carrd branding | Shown | Can be removed |
| Custom domain with SSL | No | Yes |
| Contact and signup forms | No | Yes, with email tools like Mailchimp, Kit and MailerLite |
| Embed custom code and widgets | No | Yes |
| Premium templates | No | Yes |
| Larger uploads | No | Images and GIFs up to 16MB, videos up to 64MB |
| Favicon and custom social share image | No | Yes |
| Site analytics | No | Yes, cookie-free native analytics or Google Analytics, Plausible and Matomo |
The catch for businesses: forms and domains
Two items on that list are the ones that usually decide it. If you want visitors to join your email list or send you an enquiry from the page, you'll need Pro, because forms are a Pro feature. And if you want the site on your own domain rather than a Carrd address, that's Pro too.
For a personal link page, neither matters much. For a business landing page that's meant to capture leads, both usually do.
Test Pro free for 7 days
Carrd lets you test drive Pro's top features, such as custom domains and advanced forms, free for a full 7 days, with no card needed. You can upgrade to a full Pro plan during or after the trial. It's a sensible way to build your page with forms connected and see it working on your own domain before you decide.
How to build a free Carrd site
- Create a free Carrd account.
- Pick a free starting template close to what you want, such as a profile or landing page.
- Replace the text and images, keeping it to one clear purpose.
- Add buttons that link to your booking page, shop or social profiles.
- Publish to your Carrd address, and share the link in your bios and email signature.
If you're making a link in bio page and want to compare options, my page on whether Linktree is free covers the best-known rival, and I've also compared the main Carrd alternatives if you need more than one page.
Free Carrd tips that make a difference
- Use one goal per site. With three free sites, give each a clear job instead of cramming everything into one.
- Link to forms you already have. If you can't add a form on free, link a button to a form or booking page hosted elsewhere.
- Compress images first. Free sites don't get the larger upload limits, so smaller files keep pages fast.
- Write the page title and description. They're what people see when the link is shared.
Who should stay on free
Stay on free if you need a simple personal page, a portfolio or a temporary event page, and you're happy with a Carrd address and the branding. Move to Pro when the page has to collect leads, sit on your own domain, or carry your brand without Carrd's name on it.
Carrd for a small business landing page
If you're using Carrd for a business, think of the free plan as a way to test the message before you invest in the full setup. Build the page, share it with a few customers, and see whether people click the button you want them to click. Once it works, Pro adds what turns a test page into a lead page: a form that sends signups straight to your email tool, your own domain, and analytics to see where visitors come from.
Carrd's Pro page lists form integrations with a long run of email tools, including ActiveCampaign, beehiiv, Brevo, HubSpot, Kit, Klaviyo, Mailchimp and MailerLite. If you already use one of them, check it's on the list before you upgrade.
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And if you outgrow three sites, Carrd's Standard plan raises the limit to 10 and Plus to 25, so you can keep separate pages for each offer, event or client without starting again on a new builder.
My verdict
Carrd is free for up to three sites, which is more than enough to get a first page live today. The free plan stops where business features begin: forms, custom domains, analytics and removing the branding. Build free first, then use the 7-day Pro trial to connect your domain and email list before you commit.
Frequently asked questions
Is Carrd free to use?
Yes. You can create a free Carrd account and build and publish up to three sites. Free sites show the Made with Carrd branding.
Can I use a custom domain on Carrd for free?
No. Carrd lists publishing to custom domains you own, with SSL, as a Pro feature.
Does Carrd have a free trial of Pro?
Yes. Carrd lets you test drive Pro's top features, like custom domains and advanced forms, free for 7 days with no card needed.
Can I add a signup form on free Carrd?
No. Contact, signup and other forms are a Pro feature, with integrations such as Mailchimp, Kit and MailerLite.
How many sites can I make on Carrd?
Up to three on the free plan. Carrd's Pro plans range from 10 sites on Standard to 25 on Plus, and beyond.
