Landing Page Builders · head to head
Strikingly vs Carrd
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: Strikingly strikingly is optimized for single-page sites and is not well suited to building large, multi-section websites.; Carrd free tier strictly limited to 3 sites; any additional sites require upgrading to Pro
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Strikingly and Carrd actually diverge.
| Attribute | Strikingly | Carrd |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | web | Web, Mobile |
| Category | Landing Page Builders | Web Development |
| Founded | 2012 | Unknown |
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 Strikingly
- Drag-and-drop editor
- Simple Store
- Blogging
- Forms and live chat
- Traffic analytics
- Social feed integration
- HTTPS/SSL
Only in Carrd
Nothing recorded that Strikingly does not also cover.
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Strikingly
- Personal portfolio or resume sitenot Carrd
- Single-product or small online storenot Carrd
- Event or landing pagenot Carrd
- Small business brochure sitenot Carrd
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
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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.
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
Pricing, plan by plan
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
Carrd
Free- FreeFree
- 3 sites
- Responsive design
- Templates and blank pages
- Pro$19/year
- Unlimited sites
- Custom domain with SSL
- Contact forms
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 Strikingly or Carrd better?
- Neither clearly leads. Strikingly starts at Free and Carrd at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Strikingly or Carrd?
- Strikingly starts at Free and Carrd at Free.
- Does Strikingly or Carrd run on more platforms?
- Strikingly runs on web. Carrd runs on Web, Mobile.
- Can I use Strikingly for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Strikingly best used for?
- Strikingly is most often used for personal portfolio or resume site, single-product or small online store, event or landing page, small business brochure site. Of those, personal portfolio or resume site and single-product or small online store are not what Carrd is typically brought in for.
- What can Strikingly do that Carrd cannot?
- Strikingly covers Drag-and-drop editor, Simple Store, Blogging, Forms and live chat.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Strikingly: 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: 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 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 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: What payment methods can I use to sell products?
Strikingly's built-in Simple Store supports accepting payments through PayPal and Stripe.
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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