Web Development · head to head
Carrd vs Strikingly
Strikingly
Landing Page Builders
One-page website builder for small businesses and creators
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The short version
- Each has a real cost: Carrd free tier strictly limited to 3 sites; any additional sites require upgrading to Pro; Strikingly strikingly is optimized for single-page sites and is not well suited to building large, multi-section websites.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Carrd and Strikingly actually diverge.
| Attribute | Carrd | Strikingly |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Web, Mobile | web |
| Category | Web Development | Landing Page Builders |
| Founded | Unknown | 2012 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Carrd
Nothing recorded that Strikingly does not also cover.
Only in Strikingly
- Drag-and-drop editor
- Simple Store
- Blogging
- Forms and live chat
- Traffic analytics
- Social feed integration
- HTTPS/SSL
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 Strikingly
- Small business owners requiring minimal online presence at low costnot Strikingly
- Link-in-bio alternatives for social media profiles and contact pagesnot Strikingly
- Email capture pages for newsletters or lead magnetsnot Strikingly
- Cost-conscious teams requiring a cheap website alternative to Webflow or Squarespacenot Strikingly
Strikingly
- Personal portfolio or resume sitenot Carrd
- Single-product or small online storenot Carrd
- Event or landing pagenot Carrd
- Small business brochure sitenot 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
Strikingly
- Strikingly is optimized for single-page sites and is not well suited to building large, multi-section websites.
- Transaction fees of 2-5% apply to store sales on lower-tier plans in addition to payment processor fees.
- Design customization is limited compared to code-based site builders, since sites are built from fixed templates.
- The free plan does not support a custom domain, limiting its use for professional or commercial sites.
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
Strikingly
Free- Limited$8/month
- 2 sites
- 1 GB storage per site
- Up to 5 pages
- Pro$16/month
- 3 sites
- 20 GB storage per site
- Up to 100 pages
- VIP$49/month
- 5 sites
- 100 GB storage per site
- Up to 500 products
Which should you pick?
Choose Strikingly if
- You need drag-and-drop editor.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on web.
- You also want simple store.
Questions people ask
- Is Carrd or Strikingly better?
- Neither clearly leads. Carrd starts at Free and Strikingly at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Carrd or Strikingly?
- Carrd starts at Free and Strikingly at Free.
- Does Carrd or Strikingly run on more platforms?
- Carrd runs on Web, Mobile. Strikingly runs on web.
- Can I use Carrd for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- 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 Strikingly is typically brought in for.
- What can Carrd do that Strikingly cannot?
- Strikingly covers Drag-and-drop editor, Simple Store, Blogging, Forms and live chat.
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.
SourceStrikingly: Does Strikingly have a free plan?
Strikingly offers a free tier for getting started, with paid plans beginning at $8/month (billed yearly) adding a custom domain, more storage, and lower transaction fees on store sales.
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.
SourceStrikingly: Does Strikingly charge transaction fees on store sales?
Yes. The Limited plan charges a 5% transaction fee, the Pro plan charges 2%, and the VIP plan removes the transaction fee entirely, in addition to any payment processor fees.
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.
SourceStrikingly: What payment methods can I use to sell products?
Strikingly's built-in Simple Store supports accepting payments through PayPal and Stripe.
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