A calm Carrd alternative.
Carrd is a flexible, low-cost one-page site builder for people who like to lay out every section themselves. Zen is for people who sell trust and time: a calm page built from ready-made cards, booking and lead capture, and yourname@zen.net on Pro.
Zen.net and Carrd, compared.
| Feature |  zen.net | Carrd |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes, $0 at zen.net/z/yourname | Yes, $0 for 3 sites |
| Paid plans from | Standard $6/mo ($60/yr) | Pro Lite $9/yr (yearly only) |
| Custom domain | Coming soon | Yes, from Pro Standard |
| Email address on your domain | yourname@zen.net on Pro | Not listed |
| Booking | Yes, Calendly, Cal.com or Acuity card | Through embeds |
| Lead capture / newsletter | Lead capture forms on Standard and Pro | Forms from Pro Standard |
| Card-based layout | Yes, drag-and-drop cards in 4 sizes | Stacked elements |
Checked on 3 Nov 2026Source: carrd.com/pro
Three steps to a calm page.
Check your handle
Type the name you want after zen.net/z/ and see if it is free.
Join the waitlist
Zen is invite-only for now. Join the list and we will email your invite.
Paste your links
When your invite arrives, add your Carrd links as cards, then swap the link in your bio.
Zen.net vs Carrd.
Is zen.net cheaper than Carrd?
No. Carrd starts at $9 a year on the date shown above, and Zen Standard is $6 a month ($60 a year). Zen includes ready-made booking and lead capture cards, and Pro adds yourname@zen.net.
Is zen.net a website builder like Carrd?
Zen builds one personal page from cards. You pick a card, choose its size and drag it into place, so there are no sections or layouts to design from scratch.
Can I use my own domain on zen.net?
Not yet. Custom domains are coming to Pro, and they are not available today.
Do I need to code?
No. You add cards, drag them into place and publish.
Join the waitlist.
One link for everything you do. Check whether your handle is free today, then join the waitlist for an invite.