What Pro Lite costs and how many sites it covers
Carrd sells every plan by the year. Its Pro page, accessed 30 October 2026, lists Pro Lite at $9 a year for 3 sites, Pro Lite 10 at $14 for 10 sites and Pro Lite 25 at $29 for 25 sites. Pro Standard starts at $19 a year for 10 sites and Pro Plus at $49 a year for 25 sites. [1][2]
The free plan already lets you build up to three sites per account, according to Carrd's homepage, and Carrd's site-slot doc gives the free Basic account and base Pro Lite the same 3 slots. So base Pro Lite does not buy more sites; it buys features on the sites you already have. Slots count published sites, drafts, templates and archived sites, so a forgotten draft can block a new site. [3][4]
| Plan | Yearly price | Sites | Custom domain | Forms and embeds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free (Basic) | $0 | 3 | No | No |
| Pro Lite | $9 | 3 | No (premium .crd.co style URLs instead) | No |
| Pro Lite 10 | $14 | 10 | No | No |
| Pro Lite 25 | $29 | 25 | No | No |
| Pro Standard | $19 | 10 | Yes, with SSL | Yes |
| Pro Plus | $49 | 25 | Yes, with SSL | Yes, plus advanced forms |
What Pro Lite adds over Free
Carrd's plan doc lists the Lite features. Most of them change how a site looks and how it is shared rather than what it can do. [1]
- No branding: publish without the "Made with Carrd" footer branding.
- Premium URLs: unbranded addresses such as .crd.co, still hosted by Carrd rather than on your own domain.
- Higher-quality images and backgrounds, with uploads up to 16MB for images and GIFs and 64MB for videos.
- No element limit on a site.
- Premium templates and your own reusable custom templates.
- Video uploads, slideshows, site icons (favicons), share images and QR codes. Carrd's video doc says uploads need Pro Lite or higher, while embedding a YouTube or Vimeo video has no stated plan requirement. [8]
- Site transfers and sharing a site with other Carrd users.
What Pro Lite still blocks
The same doc says Lite is for people who do not need custom domains or business features like forms and widgets. Everything in the left column below needs Pro Standard ($19 a year) or higher. [1]
| Feature | Pro Lite | Lowest tier that has it | What breaks without it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Custom domain URL | No | Pro Standard | Site stays on a Carrd-hosted address |
| Contact and signup forms | No | Pro Standard | No native way to collect emails or messages on the page |
| Widgets (Stripe, PayPal, Gumroad, Typeform, Facebook) | No | Pro Standard | No native buy or booking-style buttons |
| Embeds (custom code, IFRAMEs) | No | Pro Standard | No third-party scripts, pixels or embedded tools |
| Analytics (native cookie-free or third-party) | No | Pro Standard | No visitor counts inside Carrd |
| Meta tags and local fonts | No | Pro Standard | No search-console verification tag |
| Payment forms, password protection, redirects | No | Pro Plus | Needs the $49 tier |
Worked example: a site that fits Lite, and one that does not
Fits: a musician's one-page profile with a photo, a short bio, an uploaded 30-second clip, a slideshow of gig photos and buttons that link to streaming profiles and a ticketing page. Every piece is on the Lite list: no branding, video upload, slideshow, site icon and a share image so the link looks right when posted. Cost: $9 a year, on a Carrd-hosted address. The share image doc confirms that feature needs Pro Lite or higher. [1][7]
Does not fit: a freelancer's lead page on their own domain with a "book a call" signup form and a visitor counter. The custom domain, the form and the analytics each need Pro Standard, so Lite would leave the page unable to do its job. Cost on the right tier: $19 a year, $10 more than Lite. [1]
The test is simple: if the page only has to look good and link out, Lite works. If the page has to capture something (an email, a message, a payment) or live on your own domain, it does not.
Who should skip straight to Pro Standard
Pro Standard costs $10 a year more than base Lite and also includes 10 sites rather than 3. Anyone who expects to need a fourth site, a custom domain or a form within the year usually pays less by starting there. [2]
If you buy Lite and later upgrade, Carrd's plan-change doc says moving to a higher-cost plan gives a one-time discount based on the time left on your current plan, so you are not paying twice in full. The doc's own example is a Pro Standard plan six months into its term getting about $10 off Pro Plus. [6]
- Skip Lite if the site will use your own domain name.
- Skip Lite if you need a newsletter, waitlist or contact form on the page.
- Skip Lite if you want to embed a booking tool, payment button or tracking script.
- Skip Lite if you want to see visitor numbers inside Carrd.
- Stay on Free instead if the Carrd footer branding does not bother you and you do not need uploads, premium templates or a share image.
Try before paying
Carrd's trial doc describes a 7-day Pro trial with no payment or card required. The trial covers a subset of Pro features, including custom domains, forms, widgets, no branding, premium templates and analytics, with a 150-element limit. Because the trial includes Standard features, it is useful for deciding whether you need Standard at all, but remember Lite will not keep the forms or custom domain you tested. [5]
Questions before you decide
Can I use my own domain on Carrd Pro Lite?
No. Carrd's plan doc lists custom domain URLs as a Pro Standard feature. Lite offers premium Carrd-hosted URLs such as .crd.co instead.
Does Pro Lite remove the Made with Carrd branding?
Yes. Carrd lists No Branding as a Pro Lite feature, along with higher-quality images, video uploads, premium templates and share images.
Can I add a signup form on Pro Lite?
No. Contact and signup forms, widgets and embeds all start at Pro Standard, which is $19 a year for 10 sites.
Sources & verification
Product details and prices can change. Check the linked provider before buying.
- Carrd docs: Pro plans Accessed 30 Oct 2026
- Carrd Pro plan comparison and pricing Accessed 30 Oct 2026
- Carrd homepage: Free and Pro overview Accessed 30 Oct 2026
- Carrd docs: understanding site slots Accessed 30 Oct 2026
- Carrd docs: Pro trial Accessed 30 Oct 2026
- Carrd docs: changing your plan Accessed 30 Oct 2026
- Carrd docs: adding a share image Accessed 30 Oct 2026
- Carrd docs: adding videos Accessed 30 Oct 2026
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