Are you still paying Linktree a monthly fee just to change a color or remove their logo?
Carrd lets you build a professional link in bio page for free, with full control over the design. In this post you’ll find a step-by-step video tutorial and a free template you can clone in seconds.
→ Create a free Carrd account (referral link — costs you nothing extra)
Carrd vs Linktree: which one should you use? #
| Carrd | Linktree | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes, generous | Yes, limited |
| Custom domain | From $19/year | From $24/year |
| Design flexibility | Full control | Limited templates |
| Page speed | Static, very fast | Slower (React app) |
| Removes branding on free plan | No | No |
Bottom line: if you want a clean, fast, fully custom page without paying monthly, Carrd wins. Linktree is simpler to set up but you hit the free plan ceiling fast.
Video tutorial #
I built a complete link in bio page from scratch on video. It covers:
- Initial setup: container width and rounded corners
- Profile image: adding your photo as a circle
- Buttons and links: social media and custom links
- Social icons: icon set pointing to your profiles
- Styles: reusable styles for consistency and mobile check
Free template #
Don’t want to build from scratch? Download the same template from the video, already structured. Just swap your links and photo.
Is Carrd really free? #
Yes. The free plan lets you publish up to 3 sites with a carrd.co subdomain. You can add links, images, icons, and basic sections without paying anything.
The only things behind a paid plan ($19/year Pro Lite):
- Custom domain (yourname.com instead of yourname.carrd.co)
- Remove Carrd branding
- More than 3 sites
- Forms and embeds
For a link in bio page, the free plan is more than enough to start.
Get started #
→ Create your free Carrd account
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