Carrd is great for quick single-page sites, but pro features cost $19/year and customisation is limited. HTMLaunch is free with no limits on what your HTML contains. Here’s how they compare as a free alternative to Carrd.
| Feature | HTMLaunch | Carrd |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Free – always | Free tier / $19–49 per year for Pro |
| Sites allowed (free) | Unlimited | 3 sites max |
| Custom HTML/CSS/JS | ✓ Full control | ✗ Pro only (limited embed) |
| Multi-page sites | ✓ Yes – upload a ZIP | ✗ Single-page only |
| Design limitations | None – any HTML | Template-based sections |
| Forms and widgets | Bring your own | Pro only |
| Works inside Claude | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Open source | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
Free with no paywall. Carrd’s free plan limits you to 3 sites with basic features. Want custom domains, forms, custom code, or more than 3 sites? That’s $19–49 per year. HTMLaunch is completely free with no feature gates and no site limits.
No limits on your HTML. Carrd restricts you to their section-based builder. Even on Pro, custom code is limited to embeds within their framework. HTMLaunch deploys your complete HTML file as-is: any layout, any library, any framework, any design.
Multi-page sites included. Carrd is single-page only. If you need multiple pages, you need multiple Carrd sites. HTMLaunch lets you upload a ZIP with as many pages and assets as you want, all deployed as one cohesive site.
Built for AI workflows. Generate a landing page with Claude or any AI assistant and deploy it without leaving the conversation. Carrd requires you to manually build in their visual editor.
Quick no-code landing pages. If you don’t know HTML and just need a simple one-page site with a heading, some text, and a signup form, Carrd’s visual editor gets you there fast without writing any code.
Built-in form handling. Carrd Pro includes form processing, so you can collect email signups without setting up a third-party service. HTMLaunch is static-only, so you’d need to wire up your own form backend.
Polished templates. Carrd has a library of well-designed templates you can customise visually. If you prefer starting from a template rather than writing HTML, Carrd makes that easy.
One-click GitHub sign-in. No site limits. No feature gates. Just your HTML, live in seconds.
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