Web Development · head to head
Carrd vs RAD Studio
RAD Studio
Developer Tools
Cross-platform native app development with Delphi and C++Builder
- From
- $2000/perpetual
- Free plan
- No
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; RAD Studio professional edition costs $2,000 for the perpetual license plus $599 for year one maintenance, totaling $2,599 before tax
- Prices and features above were last checked on 29 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Carrd and RAD Studio actually diverge.
| Attribute | Carrd | RAD Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $2000/perpetual |
| Pricing model | freemium | one-time |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, Mobile | Web |
| Category | Web Development | Developer Tools |
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 RAD Studio
- Small business owners requiring minimal online presence at low costnot RAD Studio
- Link-in-bio alternatives for social media profiles and contact pagesnot RAD Studio
- Email capture pages for newsletters or lead magnetsnot RAD Studio
- Cost-conscious teams requiring a cheap website alternative to Webflow or Squarespacenot RAD Studio
RAD Studio
- Building Windows desktop applications with VCL componentsnot Carrd
- Creating iOS and Android apps from shared Delphi codebasenot Carrd
- Connecting to Oracle databases through FireDAC connectivitynot Carrd
- Building REST web services that run on Linux serversnot 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
RAD Studio
- Professional edition costs $2,000 for the perpetual license plus $599 for year one maintenance, totaling $2,599 before tax
- Enterprise edition steps up to $3,400 license plus $1,199 maintenance, and Architect edition to $4,416 license plus $2,183 maintenance
- The perpetual license only entitles the buyer to updates for one year; continued access to new updates and upgrades requires an annually renewable Update Subscription
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
RAD Studio
$2000/perpetual- Professional Edition$2000/perpetual
- Perpetual License
- First year maintenance $599
- Total $2,599 + Tax
- Enterprise Edition$3400/perpetual
- Perpetual License
- First year maintenance $1,199
- Total $4,599 + Tax
- Architect Edition$4416/perpetual
- Perpetual License
- First year maintenance $2,183
- Total $6,599 + Tax
Which should you pick?
Choose RAD Studio if
Nothing in the data separates RAD Studio from Carrd on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.
Questions people ask
- Is Carrd or RAD Studio better?
- Neither clearly leads. Carrd starts at Free and RAD Studio at $2000/perpetual, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Carrd or RAD Studio?
- Carrd has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Carrd and $2000/perpetual for RAD Studio.
- Does Carrd or RAD Studio run on more platforms?
- Carrd runs on Web, Mobile. RAD Studio runs on Web.
- Can I use Carrd for free?
- Yes. Carrd has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. RAD Studio starts at $2000/perpetual.
- 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 RAD Studio 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.
SourceRAD Studio: How much does RAD Studio cost?
RAD Studio uses perpetual licensing: Professional Edition $2,000 perpetual license + $599 first year maintenance ($2,599 total + tax). Enterprise Edition $3,400 license + $1,199 maintenance ($4,599 total + tax). Architect Edition $4,416 license + $2,183 maintenance ($6,599 total + tax).
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.
SourceRAD Studio: What is the difference between RAD Studio editions?
Professional Edition ($2,599 total + tax) targets individual developers. Enterprise Edition ($4,599 total + tax) adds multi-tier app capabilities. Architect Edition ($6,599 total + tax) includes advanced database and cloud features. All three include perpetual licenses.
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.
SourceRAD Studio: Does RAD Studio offer Kai AI integration and discounts?
Yes, adding Kai AI to any edition provides discounts: 25% off Professional ($2,136 + tax), 30% off Enterprise ($3,394 + tax), and 40% off Architect ($4,109 + tax). This promotion is active through August 31, 2026.
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