Carrd is loved for a reason. It's a cheap, flexible way to build a simple one-page site, and plenty of people use it as a link in bio.
LinkPre takes a different route. Instead of a blank canvas, you get a profile that's already structured for projects, experience, testimonials and bookings. You fill it in rather than design it.
We make LinkPre, so we're biased. Here's where each one wins.
Pricing at a glance
free plans on both
Carrd Pro Standard, the tier with a custom domain (reported)
LinkPre Pro billed yearly ($1 monthly)
Third-party reviews report Carrd's paid plans as Pro Lite ($9 a year), Pro Standard ($19 a year) and Pro Plus ($49 a year), billed annually, with custom domains, forms and analytics starting at Pro Standard. Check carrd.co for current pricing.
LinkPre Pro is $1 a month or $9.99 a year and includes a custom domain, projects, experience, testimonials, galleries, video and a booking calendar.
Side by side
| LinkPre | Carrd | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting point | Ready-made profile | Blank page or template |
| Setup time | Minutes | Longer, you design it |
| Design freedom | Themes and layouts | Very high |
| Projects and experience sections | ✓ | Build them yourself |
| Testimonials | ✓ | Build them yourself |
| Booking calendar | ✓ | Via embeds or forms |
| Built-in analytics | ✓ | Paid tiers |
| Custom domain | Pro | Pro Standard and up |
| Multiple sites | ✕ | ✓ |
Blank canvas vs filled-in form
Carrd is a design tool. That's its strength if you enjoy designing, and its cost if you don't. Many Carrd pages end up half-finished because laying out sections takes time.
LinkPre is closer to filling in a great profile. The sections already exist; you add your work and it looks right on a phone.
- Step 1Pick a tool
- Step 2Carrd: design each section
- Step 3LinkPre: fill in your profile
- Step 4Share one link
Who should pick which
Pick LinkPre if…
- You want a professional profile live today, without designing it.
- You want projects, testimonials and bookings built in.
- You want analytics included without a higher tier.
Pick the other tool if…
- You enjoy design and want full control over layout.
- You need several separate one-page sites.
- You want to build a landing page that isn't about you as a person.
Questions people ask
Is LinkPre a good Carrd alternative?
Yes, if you want a ready-made professional profile with projects, testimonials and bookings instead of designing a page yourself.
Which is cheaper, LinkPre or Carrd?
Both have free plans. LinkPre Pro is $9.99 a year. Third-party reviews report Carrd from $9 a year, with custom domains starting at $19 a year on Pro Standard.
Can I use Carrd as a link in bio?
Yes, many people do. You'll design the page yourself, which gives flexibility but takes longer.
Skip the blank canvas.
Create my linkDetails about other products come from their public pages and third-party reviews and can change. Check each provider's site for current pricing before you decide.