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Carrd vs Procreate Dreams

Carrd logo

Carrd

Web Development

Ultra-affordable one-page site builder.

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Procreate Dreams logo

Procreate Dreams

Design

Edit. Animate. Create.

From
$12.99/once
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

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; Procreate Dreams requires iPadOS 16.3 and is exclusive to iPad; track capacity varies by device, with the base iPad (A16) limited to 1 track at up to 4K

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Carrd and Procreate Dreams actually diverge.

Attributes where Carrd and Procreate Dreams differ
AttributeCarrdProcreate Dreams
Starting priceFree$12.99/once
Pricing modelfreemiumone-time
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, MobileWeb
CategoryWeb DevelopmentDesign

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

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 Procreate Dreams
  • Small business owners requiring minimal online presence at low costnot Procreate Dreams
  • Link-in-bio alternatives for social media profiles and contact pagesnot Procreate Dreams
  • Email capture pages for newsletters or lead magnetsnot Procreate Dreams
  • Cost-conscious teams requiring a cheap website alternative to Webflow or Squarespacenot Procreate Dreams

Procreate Dreams

  • Animation software for iPad usersnot Carrd
  • Alternative to subscription-based animation toolsnot Carrd

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

Procreate Dreams

  • Requires iPadOS 16.3 and is exclusive to iPad; track capacity varies by device, with the base iPad (A16) limited to 1 track at up to 4K
  • 8K video support is not yet available and is listed as coming in a future release

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

Procreate Dreams

$12.99/once
  • Procreate Dreams$12.99/once
    • No subscriptions
    • Pay once, create forever

Which should you pick?

Choose Carrd if

  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile.
Carrd review

Choose Procreate Dreams if

Nothing in the data separates Procreate Dreams from Carrd on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Procreate Dreams review

Questions people ask

Is Carrd or Procreate Dreams better?
Neither clearly leads. Carrd starts at Free and Procreate Dreams at $12.99/once, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Carrd or Procreate Dreams?
Carrd has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Carrd and $12.99/once for Procreate Dreams.
Does Carrd or Procreate Dreams run on more platforms?
Carrd runs on Web, Mobile. Procreate Dreams runs on Web.
Can I use Carrd for free?
Yes. Carrd has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Procreate Dreams starts at $12.99/once.
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 Procreate Dreams 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.

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Procreate Dreams: How much does Procreate Dreams cost?

Procreate Dreams costs $12.99 USD as a one-time purchase through the Apple App Store. Regional pricing may vary by location.

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Carrd: 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.

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Procreate Dreams: Is there a subscription fee after purchasing Procreate Dreams?

No. The purchase is permanent with no recurring fees or subscriptions. You pay once and retain the app forever.

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Carrd: 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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Procreate Dreams: What payment methods does Procreate Dreams accept?

Payment is processed through the Apple App Store, which accepts the payment methods configured on your Apple account.

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