Comparison
WebsiteKit vs Carrd for Authors
Carrd builds one page. Your author career needs more than one page.
Where Carrd falls short for authors
Single page only
Carrd builds one-page sites. No separate pages for each book, no blog, no store section. Everything is crammed onto one scroll.
No book catalog
No way to organize books by series, display editions, or manage a growing catalog. As your backlist grows, Carrd can't keep up.
No e-commerce
Carrd can embed a payment button, but it has no store, no inventory, no ebook delivery. It's a landing page, not a sales channel.
Feature comparison
| Feature | WebsiteKit | Carrd |
|---|---|---|
| Pages | Unlimited | 1 page |
| Book catalog | Native | No |
| Direct sales | Built-in | No |
| Blog | Yes | No |
| Custom domain | All plans | Pro plan ($19/yr) |
| Starting price | $7/mo | $9/yr (very limited) |
| Multi-book support | Unlimited books | Manual layout |
The verdict
Carrd is excellent for a quick landing page. It's simple and cheap. But an author website is not a landing page. You need book pages, a blog, and a store. Carrd stops where Folio starts.
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