FolioSpace vs Carrd
FolioSpace vs Carrd.
Carrd is a one-page site builder with no portfolio semantics. FolioSpace is purpose-built for a one-link portfolio, with WhatsApp previews, UPI billing, and an editable slug.
| Capability | FolioSpace | Carrd |
|---|---|---|
| Built for a portfolio | ✓ Bio, links, Spotlight, work rail | — Generic one-page site |
| UPI AutoPay billing | ✓ ₹899/yr, Cashfree | Partial Stripe only (no UPI) |
| Free forever plan | ✓ Bio + 10 links + QR | Partial Free tier has no custom domain |
| Open Graph image per folio | ✓ Server-rendered PNG | — Manual upload |
| Custom domain | — On the roadmap | ✓ Pro plan |
| Built-in visit analytics | ✓ Daily-salted, no third-party | — None |
| Privacy-first by default | ✓ Publish-on-opt-in | — Always public once published |
| QR code | ✓ Downloadable PNG | — Manual |
When Carrd is the right call
Carrd wins when you need a multi-section one-page site, custom CSS, and your own domain today. FolioSpace is not that. FolioSpace is the one-link portfolio you actually keep updated.
When FolioSpace is the right call
When you want a bio, a stack of links, and a Spotlight card — with the share preview, the QR, and the UPI billing already done — and you would rather not maintain a site.