Carrd vs Linktree: Which One Does Your Business Need? (2026)
Linktree if you only need your links under a social profile. Carrd if you need a page that explains what you sell and gets you contacted, on your own domain.
Checked on 30 October 2026 on carrd.com/pro, linktr.ee/s/pricing and Linktree's help center.
| Tool | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|
| Linktree | Free plan, contact form, email sign-ups | A list of links, no custom domain, advanced themes and backgrounds only on Pro and Premium |
| Carrd | A real one-page site, custom domain, forms, $19 a year for 10 sites | One page per site, no blog, you build it |
Verdict: Linktree for a link list, Carrd for a business page.
Carrd vs Linktree: Side-by-Side
Both give you one address to put in your bio. What sits at that address is different, and so is who owns it.
Page vs Link List
A visitor to a Linktree sees your profile and a stack of links, which you can group into collections. It works as a menu: people pick what they came for.
A visitor to a Carrd site sees a page you laid out yourself, section by section: what you do, proof that it works, and one action to take. It works as a pitch.
Forms and Lead Capture
Both have forms. Linktree's contact form is on every plan, Free included. Visitors send you their name, email and a message, and every submission lands in the Audience section of your Linktree admin. On Pro and Premium you can sync contacts to Google Sheets, Kit, Mailchimp, Klaviyo, beehiiv or Flodesk, and download them as a CSV.
Carrd includes forms from Pro Standard, and advanced forms on Pro Plus (carrd.com/pro). The form sits on your own page, right under the pitch and the proof.
Cost per Year
| Plan | Billed yearly | What it adds |
|---|---|---|
| Carrd Pro Lite | $9 a year | 3 sites, no custom domain |
| Carrd Pro Standard | $19 a year | 10 sites, custom domain, forms |
| Carrd Pro Plus | $49 a year | 25 sites, custom domain, advanced forms |
| Linktree Free | Free | Unlimited basic links, email sign-ups |
| Linktree Starter | $7 a month ($84 a year) | No ads, unlimited featured links, basic analytics |
| Linktree Pro | $14 a month ($168 a year) | Removes Linktree branding, custom designs, mailing list integrations |
| Linktree Premium | $30 a month ($360 a year) | Link rules, AI tools, all-time analytics |
Month to month, Linktree is $9, $17 and $35. Prices change, so check its pricing page before you buy. A domain for Carrd is extra, bought from any domain provider. The full breakdown is on the Carrd pricing page.
Your Domain, Your Audience
Linktree doesn't support custom domains. Every Linktree stays on linktr.ee/yourusername, so the address you print on a card or a van belongs to Linktree.
On Carrd Pro Standard the site runs on a domain you own. If you leave Carrd one day, the address stays yours and you point it somewhere else.
Which One Is Right for You?
Creator: Linktree
Your audience lives on social platforms and you have many things to point to: videos, a shop, a podcast, sponsors. A list of links does that job, and the free plan is enough to start.
Coach or Consultant: Carrd
People need a reason to trust you before they write. That takes a page with your offer, your proof and a form, on your own name.
Local Business: Carrd
Customers look for a phone number, a service area and a way to ask for a quote. Your own domain looks like a business, and one page has room for all three.
Newsletter Writer: Linktree
You have one action to push, and Linktree Pro sends sign-ups straight to Kit, Mailchimp or beehiiv. If the newsletter is the whole business, see the newsletter section of Carrd alternatives.
Use Both
You don't have to choose. Keep Linktree in your social bio for the people who want your latest post, and make the Carrd page its first link for the people who might buy.
If You Pick Carrd
You don't have to start from a blank page. These templates are finished one-page business sites that you apply to your own Carrd account. Both need Carrd Pro Plus, $49 a year, because of the features they use.
34 sites built with this template
Calgary
$49Best for consultants who want to look booked-out by Friday
Freelancer
$49Best for freelancers who need a "hire me" page, not a website
New to the editor? The Carrd guide covers the build, forms and connecting a domain. Still looking at link-in-bio tools? See the Linktree alternatives for business.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Linktree have a contact form?
Yes, on every plan, Free included. Visitors can send you their name, email and a message from your Linktree, and every submission is stored in the Audience section of your admin. Syncing contacts to an email tool or Google Sheets needs Pro or Premium.
Is Carrd cheaper than Linktree?
Yes, on any paid plan. Carrd Pro Standard costs $19 a year. Linktree's cheapest paid plan, Starter, was $7 a month billed yearly on 30 October 2026, which is $84 a year. Linktree's Free plan costs nothing but has no custom domain.
Can Carrd replace Linktree?
Yes. A Carrd page can hold a list of links, plus a page laid out your way on your own domain, which Linktree doesn't give you. You build it yourself, and your own domain and forms need Pro Standard.
Can I use my own domain with Linktree?
No. Linktree doesn't support custom domains: every Linktree stays on linktr.ee/yourusername. Paid plans can redirect that address to a website for a set time, but the address itself stays Linktree's.