Carrd costs $1.58/mo.
These cost $0.
5 free alternatives to Carrd, checked for license, recent activity and real adoption. Each one tells you the catch, so you can switch with your eyes open.
Carrd vs Free Alternatives Matrix
Quick side-by-side comparison · $0/mo vs $1.58/mo
| Alternative | Type | License | Where It Runs | Stars | Head-to-Head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Webstudio | open source | AGPL-3.0+ | Local or hosted | ★ 8.8k | Carrd vs Webstudio → |
| Plasmic | open source | MIT AND AGPL-3.0 | Local or hosted | ★ 6.9k | Carrd vs Plasmic → |
| Silex | open source | AGPL-3.0+ | Local or hosted | ★ 2.9k | Carrd vs Silex → |
| Mobirise AI | free | proprietary, free | Hosted | ★ $0 forever | Carrd vs Mobirise AI → |
| systeme.io | free | proprietary, free | Hosted | ★ $0 forever | Carrd vs systeme.io → |
The picks
3 open source · 2 free to use · ranked by fit
- 01
Webstudio
open sourceAGPL-3.0+Local or hosted8.8kaug 2026Far more CSS control than Carrd and far more self-hosting responsibility.
The catch vs CarrdWebstudio is overpowered for a one-page site and makes a free custom domain a hosting/deployment task.
Install, platforms & data +
- platforms
- webself-hostedself-host, real ops
- install
- Hosted signup or desktop app; alternatively export the project or deploy the self-hosted builder/site
- setup
- The free cloud plan publishes only to a Webstudio subdomain; a free custom domain requires export or self-hosting
- engines
- Webstudio Inception AI and MCP integrations; the hosted model provider is not named in official documentation
- your data
- Projects and assets live in Webstudio Cloud when hosted there; export/self-host routes produce source or static assets under the user's deployment
- checked
- 2026-08-10
- 02
Plasmic
open sourceMIT AND AGPL-3.0Local or hosted6.9kaug 2026A custom-domain visual site on the free plan; comically overpowered for a one-page profile and branded accordingly.
The catch vs CarrdFor a one-page profile, Plasmic is far more complex than Carrd and its free hosted result keeps a platform badge.
Install, platforms & data +
- platforms
- webself-hostedthey host it
- install
- Hosted signup; optional npm-installed Plasmic CLI for React code generation and deployment in your own repository
- setup
- Free hosted output keeps Plasmic branding; codegen/self-deployment requires a Node/React project and deployment workflow
- engines
- Plasmic AI (beta); the official site does not name its underlying model provider
- your data
- Hosted projects and CMS records in Plasmic Cloud; codegen writes React components plus plasmic.json and plasmic.lock into the user's repository
- checked
- 2026-08-10
- 03
Silex
open sourceAGPL-3.0+Local or hosted2.9kaug 2026A visual one-page builder that exports plain HTML and costs nothing; publishing begins with a GitLab login.
The catch vs CarrdSilex creates more publishing and layout work than Carrd's extremely simple one-page workflow.
Install, platforms & data +
- platforms
- webself-hostedthey host it
- install
- Use the hosted editor with a GitLab login, install the desktop alpha, or run the official Docker setup
- setup
- The stable hosted route starts with a GitLab account; the desktop build is still labelled alpha
- engines
- Optional desktop MCP workflow can connect to Ollama, OpenCode, Goose or Claude Code
- your data
- Project JSON and assets in GitLab, FTP or local storage; publishing produces ordinary static HTML, CSS and JavaScript
- checked
- 2026-08-10
- 04
Mobirise AI
freeproprietary, freeHostedThree generated and exportable sites a month for free; the templates retain a faint Bootstrap aftertaste.
The catch vs CarrdMobirise AI is less minimal and predictable than Carrd for a single page, with a three-new-sites-per-month free cap.
Install, platforms & data +
- platforms
- webthey host it
- install
- Browser signup; projects can be hosted by Mobirise or exported as HTML, CSS and JavaScript
- setup
- The permanent free allowance is capped at three distinct generated/exported projects per month
- engines
- Proprietary text-to-site, copy, image and video generation; the underlying model providers are not disclosed
- your data
- Projects are saved in the hosted builder; export downloads ordinary HTML, CSS, JavaScript and asset files
- checked
- 2026-08-10
- 05
systeme.io
freeproprietary, freeHostedThree hosted funnels and a custom domain free; perfect when the one-page site is secretly collecting leads.
The catch vs Carrdsysteme.io is a funnel platform with much less visual control than Carrd, so a simple profile page inherits marketing-oriented structure.
Install, platforms & data +
- platforms
- webthey host it
- install
- Hosted signup
- setup
- Selling requires connecting a payment gateway; the free plan is capped at 2,000 contacts, three funnels, one course, one community and one custom domain
- your data
- Contacts, funnels, course/community content, orders, emails and uploaded files in systeme.io's vendor-managed cloud; the underlying storage format is not published
- checked
- 2026-08-10
Frequently Asked Questions
Direct answers · Carrd open-source replacements
What is the best free alternative to Carrd?+
The top free alternative to Carrd is Webstudio (open source, AGPL-3.0+). Far more CSS control than Carrd and far more self-hosting responsibility. Other popular Carrd replacements include Plasmic, Silex, Mobirise AI.
Can I self-host a free replacement for Carrd?+
Yes. Of the 5 free alternatives to Carrd, 3 can be self-hosted on your own server or local machine: Webstudio (AGPL-3.0+), Plasmic (MIT AND AGPL-3.0), Silex (AGPL-3.0+).
How much does switching from Carrd to a free alternative save?+
Carrd starts at $1.58/month per seat ($19/year). Switching a 5-person team to a free alternative like Webstudio saves $95 per year in software subscription fees.
Should I vibe-code or build my own Carrd clone from scratch?+
Our build verdict for Carrd is YES (the core loop fits in a weekend). A one-page static site generator with forms and custom domains is absolutely vibecodable; Carrd's price is so low that DIY only makes sense for control or learning.
What is the catch when switching from Carrd to Webstudio?+
Webstudio is overpowered for a one-page site and makes a free custom domain a hosting/deployment task.
