Softwr

Web Development · head to head

Carrd vs Xara Designer Pro+

Carrd logo

Carrd

Web Development

Ultra-affordable one-page site builder.

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Xara Designer Pro+ logo

Xara Designer Pro+

Design

Desktop publishing, web design, photo editing and graphic design in one workspace

From
On request
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; Xara Designer Pro+ compatible with Windows only; the product page states no Mac version

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Carrd and Xara Designer Pro+ actually diverge.

Attributes where Carrd and Xara Designer Pro+ differ
AttributeCarrdXara Designer Pro+
Starting priceFreeOn request
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 Xara Designer Pro+
  • Small business owners requiring minimal online presence at low costnot Xara Designer Pro+
  • Link-in-bio alternatives for social media profiles and contact pagesnot Xara Designer Pro+
  • Email capture pages for newsletters or lead magnetsnot Xara Designer Pro+
  • Cost-conscious teams requiring a cheap website alternative to Webflow or Squarespacenot Xara Designer Pro+

Xara Designer Pro+

  • Desktop publishing and professional layout workflowsnot Carrd
  • Web design and e-commerce site creation without codenot Carrd
  • Photo editing and image retouching for visual projectsnot Carrd
  • Graphic design and illustration in single workspacenot Carrd
  • Multi-discipline creative work with unlimited flexibilitynot 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

Xara Designer Pro+

  • Compatible with Windows only; the product page states no Mac version

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

Xara Designer Pro+

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Xara Designer Pro+ review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Carrd if

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

Choose Xara Designer Pro+ if

Nothing in the data separates Xara Designer Pro+ from Carrd on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Xara Designer Pro+ review

Questions people ask

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

Source
Xara Designer Pro+: Does Xara Designer Pro offer a free trial?

Yes, Xara Designer Pro offers a free trial download, allowing users to test the software before purchasing.

Source
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.

Source
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.

Source
Share

Related pages

More on Carrd

More on Xara Designer Pro+

Keep looking

Other head to heads