How Carrd and Disciple compare
Carrd is intentionally small. One-page sites, responsive by default, with forms, embeds, and payment buttons on Pro, for a price that is low. When you need a landing page, a profile, or a coming-soon page today, Carrd could be the right tool.
Disciple does the thing most community platforms charge a premium for: every plan includes your own iOS and Android app listed under your name, a synced web version, and no Disciple branding anywhere your members look. Groups, feeds, DMs, events, native video, livestreaming, courses, push notifications to segments, and a customer success manager who helps you through the app store submission. Associations, training providers, nonprofits, and membership brands that want an icon on the member's phone are who it is built for.
Where they are different
Choose Carrd when one good page is all you need.
Choose Disciple when your members should open an app with your name on it, and a private community with groups, events, and paid tiers is the whole point.
Compare features
What's on Carrd and Disciple
A check means that capability is available. Carrd and Disciple are marked only when the offer is comparable, not the same product.
Site and brand
- Workspace siteCarrd: IncludedDisciple: Not included
- Custom domainCarrd: IncludedDisciple: Included
- Theme and fontsCarrd: IncludedDisciple: Included
Reach and quality
- SEOCarrd: IncludedDisciple: Not included
Messaging
- Built-in chatCarrd: Not includedDisciple: Included
Commerce
- Shop paymentsCarrd: Not includedDisciple: Included
* Note: This table does not capture every feature of Carrd or Disciple, and is not intended as a comprehensive list. We keep this page current, but Carrd or Disciple may add or remove features that are not shown here.
Carrd vs Disciple pricing
Compare plans, prices, and what it costs to get started.
Carrd
Current plans and prices
See what Carrd charges on their pricing page.
Disciple
Current plans and prices
See what Disciple charges on their pricing page.
Cardel: An alternative to
Carrd and Disciple
You don't pay until you publish.
Cardel provides a home for your craft. Share and sell your work, grow your audience, and bring your community together on a site of your own.
Common questions
Is Cardel an alternative to Carrd or Disciple?
Cardel is a home for your craft: a site of your own with a blog, newsletter, shop, community, and one inbox. It can replace Carrd or Disciple when you want your work, audience, and sales in one place. The feature list on this page shows where Carrd and Disciple are marked.
Can I use Cardel with Carrd or Disciple?
Yes. Cardel pages can link out to other products, so you can keep Carrd or Disciple for what it does best and bring the rest of your work to Cardel.
How much does Cardel cost compared with Carrd and Disciple?
You don't pay for Cardel until you publish. Choose Starter, Pro, or Studio when your site goes live. Carrd and Disciple set their own prices, so check their pricing pages on this page for current plans.
How do I switch from Carrd or Disciple to Cardel?
Start with Build Your Site, set up your home, and bring your work over at your own pace. You do not have to move everything on day one.