Software · head to head
Carrd vs Micro.blog
The short version
- Only Carrd has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Carrd free tier strictly limited to 3 sites; any additional sites require upgrading to Pro; Micro.blog base $5/month plan does not include multiple blogs or newsletters, which require the $10/month Premium tier
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Carrd and Micro.blog actually diverge.
| Attribute | Carrd | Micro.blog |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | On request |
| Pricing model | freemium | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, Mobile | Web |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Carrd
- Indie makers and solopreneurs building personal portfolios or landing pagesnot Micro.blog
- Small business owners requiring minimal online presence at low costnot Micro.blog
- Link-in-bio alternatives for social media profiles and contact pagesnot Micro.blog
- Email capture pages for newsletters or lead magnetsnot Micro.blog
- Cost-conscious teams requiring a cheap website alternative to Webflow or Squarespacenot Micro.blog
Micro.blog
No use cases recorded yet. See the Micro.blog review.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Carrd
- Free tier strictly limited to 3 sites; any additional sites require upgrading to Pro
- Pro plan includes Carrd branding removal but still lacks advanced features (e-commerce, multi-step funnels, complex forms)
- Single-page design only; does not support multi-page websites or complex site structures
- Limited template library compared to competitors like Leadpages or Unbounce
- Annual payment required for Pro tier; no monthly payment option
- No native A/B testing, analytics dashboard or conversion optimisation tools built-in
Micro.blog
- Base $5/month plan does not include multiple blogs or newsletters, which require the $10/month Premium tier
- Video hosting is limited to the $20/month Studio plan and caps videos at 20 minutes long
Pricing, plan by plan
Carrd
Free- FreeFree
- 3 sites
- Responsive design
- Templates and blank pages
- Pro$19/year
- Unlimited sites
- Custom domain with SSL
- Contact forms
Micro.blog
On requestNo published plan breakdown. See the Micro.blog review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Micro.blog if
Nothing in the data separates Micro.blog from Carrd on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.
Questions people ask
- Is Carrd or Micro.blog better?
- Neither clearly leads. Carrd starts at Free and Micro.blog at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Carrd or Micro.blog?
- Carrd has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Carrd and On request for Micro.blog.
- Does Carrd or Micro.blog run on more platforms?
- Carrd runs on Web, Mobile. Micro.blog runs on Web.
- Can I use Carrd for free?
- Yes. Carrd has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Micro.blog starts at On request.
- What is Carrd best used for?
- Carrd is most often used for indie makers and solopreneurs building personal portfolios or landing pages, small business owners requiring minimal online presence at low cost, link-in-bio alternatives for social media profiles and contact pages, email capture pages for newsletters or lead magnets. Of those, indie makers and solopreneurs building personal portfolios or landing pages and small business owners requiring minimal online presence at low cost are not what Micro.blog is typically brought in for.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Carrd: How much does Carrd cost?
Carrd is free for up to 3 sites. The Pro plan costs $19/year and enables unlimited sites with custom domains, forms and integrations.
SourceCarrd: Can I use Carrd for e-commerce?
Carrd's Pro plan supports payment forms with Stripe integration, but it is not a full e-commerce platform. Single-product sales or payment collection is possible, but inventory management and complex product catalogs are not supported.
SourceCarrd: Can I create multi-page websites with Carrd?
No. Carrd is designed for single-page sites only. For multi-page websites, you would need to use a full website builder like Webflow or Squarespace.
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