4 self-hosted options
Open-source alternatives to Carrd
The best open-source alternatives to Carrd are LinkStack, LittleLink and Ghost.
About Carrd: A simple builder for single-page sites and profile pages.
Every option below is free to self-host and ranked by GitHub stars, so you can move off Carrd without giving up the features you rely on.
Top picks
- Rank 1:
LinkStack
LinkStackOrg/LinkStack
Link all your social media platforms easily accessible on one page, customizable through an intuitive, easy to use user/admin interface (alternative to Linktree and Manylink).
Personal DashboardsPHPDocker - Rank 2:
LittleLink
sethcottle/littlelink
Simplistic approach for links in bio with 100+ branded buttons (alternative to Linktree).
Personal DashboardsHTML - Rank 3:
Ghost
TryGhost/Ghost
Just a blogging platform.
Blogging PlatformsTypeScript
Why switch
Why teams move off Carrd
Self-hosting is not only about saving money. These are the reasons people make the switch.
Own your data
Your data lives on a server you control, not on Carrd's infrastructure. No surprise policy changes and no lock-in.
No per-seat pricing
Open-source alternatives to Carrd are free to run for as many users as your server can handle. A small VPS often costs less than a single subscription.
Customize and extend
Read the code, add plugins, connect it to your own tools and automate it through open APIs. When you need a feature, you can build it or fund it.
Full ranking
All 4 Carrd alternatives
Ranked by GitHub stars. Open any app for live stats, license details and a deploy option.
- 1
LinkStack
Link all your social media platforms easily accessible on one page, customizable through an intuitive, easy to use user/admin interface (alternative to Linktree and Manylink).
Personal DashboardsDocker - 2
LittleLink
Simplistic approach for links in bio with 100+ branded buttons (alternative to Linktree).
Personal Dashboards - 3
Ghost
Just a blogging platform.
Blogging Platforms - 4
PluXml
XML-based blog/CMS platform.
Blogging Platforms
What is the best open-source alternative to Carrd?
LinkStack is the most popular open-source alternative to Carrd, with 3,890 GitHub stars. LittleLink and Ghost are also strong choices. Compare features, license and recent activity to find the best fit for your team.
Is there a free alternative to Carrd?
Yes. All 4 apps on this page are open source and free to self-host, so you can run a Carrd replacement without per-user fees. You only pay for the server, and a small VPS is usually enough for personal use or a small team.
Can I self-host an alternative to Carrd?
Yes. LinkStack ships a Docker image, so you can run it on a home server or VPS with Docker Compose in a few minutes. Your data then stays on hardware you control.
How do I migrate from Carrd?
Start by exporting your data from Carrd, then check the import options of the app you pick, since many projects ship importers for popular formats. Run both side by side for a week before you switch so nothing is lost.