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Carrd vs Squarespace
Short answer: Pick Carrd if you want one-page responsive sites; pick Squarespace if you want all-in-one website builder with ecommerce. Carrd has a free plan; Squarespace has a free plan, paid from $25/month.
Which to pick
Pick Carrd if you want…
- One-page responsive sites
- Integrations with Mailchimp, Kit or ActiveCampaign (on Carrd's list, not Squarespace's)
Pick Squarespace if you want…
- All-in-one website builder with ecommerce
- Website builder with commerce
- Integrations with Google Workspace, Apple Pay or Klarna (on Squarespace's list, not Carrd's)
Side by side
- What it is
- Carrd:Carr is a free platform for building simple, fully responsive one-page websites.
- Squarespace:Squarespace is a website builder that offers templates, AI tools, and integrated commerce features.
- Best for
- Carrd:One-page responsive sites
- Squarespace:All-in-one website builder with ecommerce
- Who it’s for
- Carrd:Individuals and small teams needing quick one-page sites
- Squarespace:Entrepreneurs, freelancers, and small businesses needing an all-in-one website platform
- Pricing
- Carrd:Freemium
- Squarespace:Freemium
- Starting price
- Carrd:—
- Squarespace:$25/month (Basic)
- Free plan or trial
- Carrd:Free trial
- Squarespace:Free trial
- Plans
- Carrd:—
- Squarespace:Basic $25/mo per month · Core $39/mo per month · Plus $65/mo per month · Advanced $139/mo per month
- Works with
- Carrd:Mailchimp, Kit, ActiveCampaign, EmailOctopus, Stripe, PayPal, Gumroad, Typeform
- Squarespace:Google Workspace, Stripe, PayPal, Apple Pay, Klarna, Afterpay, OpenTable, Printful
Carrd features
- Templates & Blank Pages. Start from dozens of templates or a blank canvas and customize instantly.
- Responsive Design. Sites automatically adapt to phones, tablets and desktops.
- Custom Domains & SSL. Publish to any domain you own with free Let’s Encrypt SSL.
- Forms Integration. Add contact and signup forms linked to Mailchimp, Kit, ActiveCampaign, EmailOctopus and more.
- Widgets & Embeds. Embed custom code and third-party widgets like Stripe, PayPal, Gumroad, Typeform.
- Site Analytics. Optional analytics via Google Analytics, Plausible, Matomo, etc.
Squarespace features
- AI website builder. Generate a complete site by answering a few questions using Blueprint AI.
- Drag-and-drop editor. Customize layouts, fonts, colors and content with the Fluid Engine editor.
- Integrated ecommerce. Sell products, services, subscriptions and accept payments via Squarespace Payments.
- Built-in SEO & marketing. AI-driven SEO tools, email marketing and social media integrations.
- Domain & email services. Register custom domains and get a free year of Google Workspace email.
- Extensions marketplace. Add third-party tools for tax, shipping, SEO and more through Squarespace Extensions.
Carrd vs Squarespace FAQ
What is the difference between Carrd and Squarespace?+
Squarespace provides templates and e-commerce features for multi-page sites; Carrd is free and single-page only.
Should I use Carrd or Squarespace?+
Pick Carrd if you want one-page responsive sites or integrations with Mailchimp, Kit or ActiveCampaign (on Carrd's list, not Squarespace's). Pick Squarespace if you want all-in-one website builder with ecommerce, website builder with commerce or integrations with Google Workspace, Apple Pay or Klarna (on Squarespace's list, not Carrd's).
Is Carrd or Squarespace free?+
Carrd has a free plan and paid plans. Squarespace has a free plan; paid plans start at $25/month (Basic).
Do Carrd and Squarespace integrate with the same tools?+
Partly. Both list Stripe and PayPal. Carrd also lists Mailchimp, Kit, ActiveCampaign, EmailOctopus and 5 more; Squarespace also lists Google Workspace, Apple Pay, Klarna, Afterpay and 2 more.
On DevHunt
Based on each tool's website and DevHunt data. Details may change; check the official sites.