ZeroDeploy vs Carrd
Carrd builds one-page sites. ZeroDeploy hosts any site you build — with no page limits.
Last updated: February 20, 2026TL;DR
Carrd is a beautifully simple one-page website builder. It's perfect for landing pages, link-in-bios, and simple portfolios. But you're limited to single pages, locked into Carrd's editor, and need the Pro Plus plan ($49/year) for forms and analytics. ZeroDeploy hosts any website you build — multi-page apps, SPAs, static sites — with forms and analytics included on every plan. If you want a quick one-page site without writing code, Carrd is great. If you want to host anything you build with full features, ZeroDeploy is more flexible.
Carrd fills a real niche: beautiful, responsive one-page websites built in a visual editor. It's popular with indie hackers, creators, and marketers for landing pages and link-in-bio sites. The pricing is remarkably cheap ($9/year for Pro Lite). But the trade-offs are real: single-page only, Carrd's editor only (no custom code upload), and forms and analytics require the most expensive plan ($49/year). ZeroDeploy doesn't compete with Carrd's visual builder — there's no drag-and-drop page editor. Instead, ZeroDeploy hosts whatever you create: hand-coded HTML, sites from AI builders like Bolt or Lovable, React apps, or files exported from Figma. Multi-page, multi-site, with forms and analytics built in.
Feature comparison
How ZeroDeploy stacks up against Carrd.
| Feature | ZeroDeploy | Carrd |
|---|---|---|
| Site type | Any static site or SPA (multi-page) | One-page websites only |
| How you build | Upload any HTML/site you create | Carrd's visual editor |
| Built-in forms | Included on all plans | Pro Standard ($19/yr) or higher |
| Privacy analytics | Included, cookieless | Google Analytics embed on Pro Plus ($49/yr) |
| Custom domains | Pro plan ($29/mo) | All Pro plans ($9+/yr) |
| Free tier | Starter ($9/mo): 1 site, 1GB, forms + analytics | 3 sites on .carrd.co subdomain |
| Multi-page sites | Unlimited pages | Not supported (one page only) |
| Code control | Full HTML/CSS/JS | Carrd editor (limited custom code on Pro) |
| AI-built sites | Upload from Bolt, Lovable, ChatGPT | Not supported |
| Framework support | React, Vue, Svelte, Astro, etc. | Not applicable (editor only) |
Pricing
Carrd is incredibly affordable: Pro Lite at $9/year for custom domains, Pro Standard at $19/year for forms and widgets, Pro Plus at $49/year for Google Analytics and more sites. That's hard to beat on annual cost. ZeroDeploy's Starter plan ($9/mo) includes forms and analytics that Carrd reserves for paid plans. ZeroDeploy Pro is $29/month — more expensive than Carrd annually, but you get 10 multi-page sites, 10GB storage, 1,000 form submissions, privacy analytics, and the ability to host any site. If a one-page site is all you need, Carrd is a bargain. If you need more, ZeroDeploy scales further.
The verdict
Different tools for different needs.
Choose ZeroDeploy if...
- You want to host multi-page websites, not just one-pagers
- You want to upload sites built with any tool (code, AI, or design export)
- You want forms and analytics included on the Starter plan
- You want full control over your HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- You're hosting a React, Vue, or Astro app
Choose Carrd if...
- You want a visual drag-and-drop editor (no code)
- You only need a one-page site (landing page, link-in-bio)
- You want the cheapest custom domain option ($9/year)
- You don't need multi-page sites or framework support
- You want to build in Carrd's editor, not write code or use AI
What's included with ZeroDeploy
Features that come standard — no add-ons, no extra bills.
Built-in Forms
Add action="/_forms/contact" to any HTML form. No third-party service, no API keys. Works with React, Vue, and plain HTML.
Privacy Analytics
Cookieless, first-party analytics on every site. No setup required, no cookie banners, no extra bill. Included on every plan.
Learn more →Frequently asked questions
Is ZeroDeploy a good Carrd alternative?
They serve different needs. Carrd is a one-page site builder with a visual editor. ZeroDeploy is a hosting platform for any static site. If you want a quick one-page site without writing code, Carrd is great. If you want to host multi-page sites built with any tool — with forms and analytics included — ZeroDeploy is more capable.
Is ZeroDeploy cheaper than Carrd?
ZeroDeploy's Starter plan ($9/mo) includes features Carrd charges for (forms, analytics, custom domain). Carrd's Pro plans ($9-49/year) are cheaper than ZeroDeploy Pro ($29/month) on an annual basis. The trade-off: Carrd limits you to one-page sites in their editor. ZeroDeploy hosts any site with more storage and features.
Can I use ZeroDeploy instead of Carrd for a landing page?
Yes. Build your landing page in any tool — hand-code it, use an AI builder like Bolt or ChatGPT, or export from Figma. Upload it to ZeroDeploy. You get a working contact form, analytics, and a custom domain. The difference: you bring your own design instead of using Carrd's templates.
Does Carrd have built-in forms?
Carrd has form widgets on the Pro Standard plan ($19/year) and higher. ZeroDeploy includes forms on every plan, including the Starter plan ($9/mo). ZeroDeploy forms are standard HTML forms, so they work with any frontend code.
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