Count slots, not live sites
Carrd's slot documentation says published sites, drafts, templates and archived sites all occupy slots. A business with three live pages may also keep two redesign drafts and a reusable template: that is six slots, not three. Write down every site you intend to keep, including ones visitors never see. [1]
At the limit, Carrd says you cannot add or clone sites, accept transferred sites, or restore deleted ones. Leave room for the next thing you plan to do, such as a clone for a new event or an incoming client handoff. [1]
Carrd plans by site count, 29 October 2026
Carrd also lists Standard and Plus variants at 250, 500 and 1,000 sites. Pick the feature tier first (Lite, Standard or Plus) and then the smallest site count that covers your slot inventory. A Lite variant with more sites still cannot publish to a custom domain. [2]
| Plan | Sites | Yearly price | Custom domain and forms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic (free) | 3 | $0 | No |
| Pro Lite | 3 | $9 | No |
| Pro Lite 10 | 10 | $14 | No |
| Pro Lite 25 | 25 | $29 | No |
| Pro Standard | 10 | $19 | Yes |
| Pro Standard 25 | 25 | $39 | Yes |
| Pro Standard 50 | 50 | $69 | Yes |
| Pro Standard 100 | 100 | $119 | Yes |
| Pro Plus | 25 | $49 | Yes, plus password protection, redirects and site downloads |
| Pro Plus 50 | 50 | $89 | Yes, Plus features |
| Pro Plus 100 | 100 | $159 | Yes, Plus features |
Worked example: six slots, three live sites
Hypothetical: three published sites on custom domains, two unpublished redesigns and one template. That is six occupied slots. Pro Standard's 10 leaves four free, so $19 a year covers it. Spread across the three live sites, that is about $6.33 per live site per year for the builder, before domains.
If the same person also builds pages for clients and expects 18 retained sites by next year, Pro Standard 25 at $39 is the next step. If one of those sites needs a password, the feature tier changes: Pro Plus at $49 covers 25 sites with password protection. Buy the tier for the feature, then the size for the count. [2]
Trash is not storage
Sites in the trash do not occupy slots, but moving a site to the trash takes it offline. Carrd's deletion documentation says trashed sites are permanently deleted after 7 days, extended to 30 days on a Pro plan. Restoring one needs at least one free slot, and it comes back as an offline draft. [1][3]
So trash frees a slot only by starting a deletion clock. Before using it to make room, save any text and images you might need. If you keep many old sites for reference, a larger plan is cheaper than losing one.
Sharing access does not add slots
Carrd lets a site owner on Pro Lite or higher share Admin or Editor access with anyone, including people on the free Basic plan. Collaborators editing the site get the owner's plan features. That means a client or assistant does not need their own paid plan just to edit. [4]
Sharing is access, not ownership. If a client will own the finished site, plan an ownership transfer into their account, and remember that accepting a transfer needs a free slot on the receiving side. Record who owns each site and who only edits it.
Before you buy
This is planning from Carrd's published documentation, not a report from a tested account. Recheck the plan and checkout before paying. [2][5]
- List live sites, drafts, templates and archives under the account that will own them.
- Name the features you need: custom domain, forms, password, redirects or downloads.
- Choose the feature tier first, then the smallest site count that leaves one or two free slots.
- Price each domain renewal separately. Carrd says the domain must be registered before you connect it.
- Use the 7-day Pro trial, which Carrd says needs no card, to confirm the build before paying.
Questions before you decide
Does each Carrd website need its own subscription?
No. A Carrd plan belongs to the account and covers a number of sites: 10 on Pro Standard at $19 a year on 29 October 2026. Separate owner accounts and domain registrations can create separate costs.
Do drafts and archived sites count toward the limit?
Yes. Carrd says published sites, drafts, templates and archived sites all occupy slots. Trashed sites do not, but trash takes a site offline and deletes it permanently after 7 days, or 30 days on a Pro plan.
Does a collaborator need a paid Carrd plan?
No. Carrd says only the site owner needs Pro Lite or higher to share, and Admin or Editor access can be shared with anyone, including free Basic accounts.
Sources & verification
Product details and prices can change. Check the linked provider before buying.
- Carrd: understanding site slots Accessed 29 Oct 2026
- Carrd Pro plan comparison Accessed 29 Oct 2026
- Carrd: deleting a site and restoration limits Accessed 29 Oct 2026
- Carrd: sharing access to a site Accessed 29 Oct 2026
- Carrd: using a custom domain Accessed 29 Oct 2026
- Carrd: Pro plans documentation Accessed 29 Oct 2026
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