Paid plans side by side
Carrd figures come from its Pro page. Wix figures come from Wix's Premium plans article (updated 20 October) and its plans page, both accessed 30 October 2026. The plans page loaded on 30 October 2026 showed tax-inclusive regional prices such as $17.77 and says prices and currency vary by location, with USD shown for reference only. Treat the Wix numbers as list prices before tax, billed yearly in full at purchase. [1][3][4]
| Plan | Price | Per year | Key limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrd Pro Lite | $9/year | $9 | 3 sites; no custom domain or forms |
| Carrd Pro Standard | $19/year | $19 | 10 sites; custom domain, forms, widgets, embeds, analytics |
| Carrd Pro Plus | $49/year | $49 | 25 sites; payment forms, redirects, password protection |
| Wix Light | $17/mo billed annually | $204 | 2 GB storage, 2 collaborators, free domain for 1 year |
| Wix Core | $29/mo billed annually | $348 | 50 GB storage, accept payments, 5 collaborators |
| Wix Business | $39/mo billed annually | $468 | 100 GB storage, accept payments, 10 collaborators |
Free plans: what each shows visitors
Carrd's free plan lets you build up to three sites per account. Carrd lists removing the "Made with Carrd" footer branding as a Pro feature, so free sites carry it. [7][2]
Wix's help center says the free plan gives 500MB storage and 1GB bandwidth on an address in the form siteprefix.wixsite.com/siteaddress, and that connecting a custom domain requires upgrading. It lists removing Wix ads as a Premium benefit, so free Wix sites show Wix ads. [5]
| Free plan | Carrd | Wix |
|---|---|---|
| Sites | Up to 3 | No cap stated; Wix says you can create as many sites as you want in your account |
| Address | Carrd-hosted URL | siteprefix.wixsite.com/siteaddress |
| Branding or ads | Made with Carrd footer | Wix ads |
| Custom domain | No (Pro Standard) | No (Premium plan) |
| Storage | Not stated | 500MB, 1GB bandwidth |
Pages and apps
Carrd sites are one page; its sections feature simulates multiple pages within that one page. Third-party tools arrive through widgets (Stripe, PayPal, Gumroad, Typeform, Facebook) and embeds, both from Pro Standard. [8][2]
Wix is a multi-page builder. Its Premium plans article says Core and above unlock online payments and ecommerce functionality, and it lists bookings, service subscriptions and memberships among Premium features. If the site needs bookings or a store managed inside the builder, Wix covers jobs Carrd does not. [4][3]
The Wix template lock-in
Wix's help article on switching templates says it is not possible to switch to a different template for a site you already created. The workaround is to create a new site, copy elements and pages (or save sections as design assets in the Studio Editor), import media, then move the plan and domain. [6]
Several things do not transfer between Wix sites, according to the same article: the site theme, design and layout, premium apps, contacts, site members, Wix Inbox messages, Wix Invoices, Wix Stores, Wix Video, Wix Bookings, Wix Photography, email marketing and marketing integrations. Wix also warns that changing to a new template can affect SEO and recommends 301 redirects if you reassign the domain. [6]
Carrd's docs consulted for this guide state no equivalent rule, but a Carrd redesign is still a rebuild of one page. The practical difference is scale: rebuilding one Carrd page is an afternoon, while rebuilding a Wix site with a store, bookings and members means moving data that Wix says will not come across.
Three-year cost example
Scenario: one site on your own domain, no store, list prices held flat for three years (renewal prices can change; recheck before each renewal). Domain registration is excluded for both, except that Wix includes a first-year domain voucher on a first-time Premium purchase. [1][4]
| Option | Year 1 | Years 2 and 3 | Three-year plan cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrd Pro Standard | $19 | $19 + $19 | $57, plus your domain each year |
| Wix Light (annual) | $204 | $204 + $204 | $612, domain free in year 1 only |
| Wix Core (annual) | $348 | $348 + $348 | $1,044, domain free in year 1 only |
Decision checklist
- Is one page enough? If yes, start with Carrd and keep the difference.
- Do you need bookings, a store or member logins managed in the builder? If yes, Wix Core or higher.
- Will you redesign often? On Wix, pick the template carefully, because a new template means a new site.
- Do you need to try first? Carrd offers a 7-day Pro trial with no card; Wix offers a 14-day money-back guarantee on a first Premium upgrade, per its plans page. [9][4]
- Check the Wix price shown for your location before committing; Wix says prices and currency vary by location.
Questions before you decide
Can I change my Wix template later?
Not on the same site. Wix's help center says you cannot switch a created site to a different template; you build a new site and move the plan and domain to it.
Does the free Wix plan show ads?
Wix lists removing Wix ads as a Premium plan benefit, and its free plan uses a wixsite.com address with 500MB storage and 1GB bandwidth.
What is the cheapest way to put a one-page site on my own domain?
Of these two, Carrd Pro Standard at $19 a year. Carrd Pro Lite at $9 does not include custom domains, and Wix requires a Premium plan to connect a domain.
Sources & verification
Product details and prices can change. Check the linked provider before buying.
- Carrd Pro plan comparison and pricing Accessed 30 Oct 2026
- Carrd docs: Pro plans Accessed 30 Oct 2026
- Wix blog: Wix Premium plans, which plan to pick Accessed 30 Oct 2026
- Wix Premium plans page Accessed 30 Oct 2026
- Wix Help Center: building a website for free Accessed 30 Oct 2026
- Wix Help Center: switching your site template Accessed 30 Oct 2026
- Carrd homepage: Free and Pro overview Accessed 30 Oct 2026
- Carrd docs: using sections Accessed 30 Oct 2026
- Carrd docs: Pro trial Accessed 30 Oct 2026
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