The core difference
Carrd builds one-page sites; its own tagline is simple, free, fully responsive one-page sites. [1] Sections let you divide a page into named regions that simulate multiple pages, but it remains one page. [4]
Webflow sells per-site plans. Starter is free on a webflow.io address with 2 static pages; Basic is for simple sites that do not need a CMS; Premium is for content-rich sites with CMS and traffic needs. [5] Prices below were read from Webflow's pricing page on 30 October 2026.
Plans and limits side by side
| Item | Carrd Pro Standard | Carrd Pro Plus | Webflow Basic | Webflow Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $19 a year, 10 sites [2] | $49 a year, 25 sites [2] | $15/mo billed yearly, $25 monthly, per site [5] | $25/mo billed yearly, $39 monthly, per site [5] |
| Pages | One page with sections [4] | One page with sections [4] | 300 static pages [5] | Everything in Basic, plus CMS [5] |
| CMS | Not in the plan feature list [3] | Not in the plan feature list [3] | No CMS items [5] | 20,000 CMS items, 40 collections [5] |
| Forms | Forms [3] | Advanced forms [3] | Unlimited form submissions [5] | Unlimited, plus form file upload [5] |
| Custom code | Embeds [2] | Embeds, site files, variables [2] | Site and page custom code [5] | Plus dynamic custom code from CMS data [5] |
| Custom domain | Yes [2] | Yes [2] | Yes [5] | Yes [5] |
| Bandwidth | Not stated on the Pro page | Not stated on the Pro page | 10 GB a month [5] | From 50 GB a month [5] |
| Password protection | No | Yes [2] | Yes [5] | Yes [5] |
Worked example: two years of hosting
Scenario A is a one-page launch on your own domain with a signup or contact form. On Carrd that is Pro Standard: $19 a year, $38 over two years. [2] On Webflow it is Basic: $15 a month billed yearly is $180 a year, $360 over two years, or $600 if you pay $25 monthly. [5]
Scenario B is a 10-page site with a blog or case-study collection you add to over time. Carrd cannot produce ten real pages or a CMS, so it is not a fair candidate. [4] [3] Webflow Premium at $25 a month billed yearly is $300 a year, $600 over two years, or $936 at the $39 monthly rate. [5] Domain registration is extra in every case.
Who should pick each, and who should skip
- Pick Carrd for a single landing page, waitlist, portfolio or link page where $19 a year matters more than room to grow. [2]
- Pick Carrd Pro Plus when you manage many small client pages that need password protection or redirects; $49 covers 25 sites. [2]
- Pick Webflow Basic when you need several real pages on your own domain but no collections. [5]
- Pick Webflow Premium when you will publish a blog, case studies or listings from a CMS. [5]
- Skip Carrd if the plan already includes a blog or more than a handful of distinct pages.
- Skip Webflow if a one-page site will do; Basic costs roughly nine times Carrd Pro Standard per year for that job. [5] [2]
Leaving later
Carrd's site download is a Pro Plus feature, and platform features such as forms will not work in the downloaded code. [6] If you expect to outgrow Carrd, keep your copy and images in your own files so a rebuild elsewhere is quick.
A practical path many small launches can follow: start on Carrd for the first page, then move to a multi-page builder only when you actually have pages to publish. That avoids paying Webflow rates for a site that is still one page.
Questions before you decide
Is Carrd cheaper than Webflow?
Yes for one-page sites. Carrd Pro Standard is $19 a year, while Webflow Basic is $15 a month billed yearly ($180 a year) per site.
Does Webflow Basic include a CMS?
No. Webflow lists Basic as for simple sites that do not need a CMS; Premium adds Webflow CMS with 20,000 items and 40 collections.
Can Carrd make a multi-page site?
Carrd builds one-page sites. Its sections feature simulates multiple pages by switching between named regions of the same page.
Sources & verification
Product details and prices can change. Check the linked provider before buying.
- Carrd: home page Accessed 30 Oct 2026
- Carrd: Pro plans and pricing Accessed 30 Oct 2026
- Carrd Docs: Pro plans Accessed 30 Oct 2026
- Carrd Docs: using sections Accessed 30 Oct 2026
- Webflow: pricing Accessed 30 Oct 2026
- Carrd Docs: downloading a site Accessed 30 Oct 2026
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