$5/yr vs $19/yr

5 Dollar Website
vs Carrd

Carrd is the closest competitor to what we do — simple, single-page sites. They charge $19/year for Pro. We charge $5. Similar simplicity, different price.

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The numbers

Both build one page. One costs less.

Feature 5 Dollar Website Carrd
Price/Year $5 $19 (Pro)
Free Tier No Yes (limited)
Sites 1 Up to 10 (Pro)
Custom Domain Coming soon Yes (Pro)
Contact Form Built-in Paid add-on / embed
Templates 5 curated Many (drag & drop)
Builder Style Guided 7-step Freeform drag & drop
Setup Time ~5 minutes 10-30 minutes

Save $14/year — or $70 over 5 years. Not life-changing, but it buys a nice lunch.

Feature breakdown

What's different, what's the same.

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Price

$5/year vs $19/year. Both are cheap compared to Squarespace ($192/yr). We're 74% cheaper than Carrd Pro. For a single page, that's the math.

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Design Control

Carrd gives you freeform drag-and-drop with more layout options. We give you a guided builder with 250 preset combinations. Less control, less decisions, faster result.

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Multiple Sites

Carrd Pro lets you build up to 10 sites. We build one. If you need multiple one-page sites for different projects, Carrd is the better deal.

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Custom Domains

Carrd Pro includes custom domain support. We're adding it soon. If a custom domain matters right now, Carrd has us beat.

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Speed to Launch

Our guided builder takes about 5 minutes. Carrd's freeform builder takes 10-30 minutes but gives more control. Trade speed for flexibility.

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Forms

We include a contact form built in. Carrd requires a Pro plan or third-party embed for forms. For basic contact, we're simpler.

Honest take

When Carrd is the better choice.

You want design freedom

Carrd's drag-and-drop builder gives you more control over layout, spacing, and design. If you have a specific vision, Carrd lets you build it. We give you guided choices.

You need multiple sites

Carrd Pro supports up to 10 sites. If you run multiple projects, events, or brands — each needing their own page — Carrd's $19/year is actually cheaper per site.

You need a custom domain now

Carrd Pro includes custom domain support. We're building ours. If launching on your own domain matters today, choose Carrd.

The $5 play

When simpler and cheaper wins.

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Small business owners

You need one page with your info, hours, and a contact form. Not a design project — a business tool. 5 minutes, $5, done.

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No-decision makers

Don't want to pick fonts, adjust spacing, or drag elements around? Our builder makes the decisions for you. Pick a template, add your info, pay $5.

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Budget-first buyers

Every dollar counts. $5/year is $14 less than Carrd Pro. If the cheapest option that looks professional is what you want, we're it.

FAQ

Common questions.

Is 5 Dollar Website cheaper than Carrd?
Yes. 5 Dollar Website costs $5/year for a splash page. Carrd Pro costs $19/year for up to 10 sites. If you only need one page, you save $14/year with us. If you need multiple sites, Carrd's per-site cost is lower.
What's the difference between 5 Dollar Website and Carrd?
Both build simple one-page sites. Carrd gives you more design flexibility, custom domains, form integrations, and the ability to build up to 10 sites on Pro. We give you a guided 7-step builder, 250 design combinations, and a built-in contact form — all for $5/year.
Is Carrd better than 5 Dollar Website?
For design flexibility and multiple sites, yes. Carrd is a more powerful tool with more customization options. We're simpler and cheaper — a 5-minute builder for people who just want one page live fast.
Should I choose Carrd or 5 Dollar Website?
If you want maximum design control, custom domains, or multiple one-page sites — choose Carrd. If you want the absolute cheapest single page with a guided builder and zero design decisions — choose us.

Same simplicity.
$14 less.

If you need one page and want the cheapest option that looks great, build it in 5 minutes.

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