Carrd lets you build beautiful one-page sites manually. Beams generates them with AI in 10 seconds. Here's how they compare.
| Feature | Beams | Carrd |
|---|---|---|
| Setup time | 10 seconds | 30-60 minutes (drag-and-drop builder) |
| AI generation | Yes — type a sentence | No — manual building |
| Design control | AI-chosen (smart defaults) | Full control (pixel-level editing) |
| Templates | AI generates unique designs | 100+ hand-crafted templates |
| Custom domain | Pro plan ($9/mo) | Pro plan ($19/yr) |
| Multi-page sites | Coming soon | Up to 3 pages (Pro) |
| Forms | Waitlist / email capture | Built-in forms with integrations |
| Free plan | 1 AI page + unlimited links | 3 sites (Carrd branding) |
| Pricing | Free / $9 / $29 / $79 per month | Free / $9 / $19 per year |
| Best for | Speed — creators who want instant results | Control — designers who want pixel-perfect |
Carrd gives you control. Beams gives you speed. If you'd rather type one sentence than spend an hour in a builder, beam yourself.
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