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Authory alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Authory alternative for most people is Carrd (2.6 GPA), third in our ranking of website and landing page builders. The best free one is About.me (2.6 GPA).
Authory compared with 4 alternatives: About.me, Portfoliobox, Carrd and Pixpa.
Authory has a free plan. Paid plans start at $9 per month, billed yearly ($12 billed monthly). 3 of the 4 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| AuthoryThis tool | Free plan · from $9/mo | Yes | Web, Browser extension |
| About.me | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web |
| Portfoliobox | Free plan · from $8.90/mo | Yes | Web |
| Carrd | Free plan · from $9/yr | Yes | Web |
| Pixpa | Free trial · from $5.40/mo | Trial only | Web |
Price against what you get
Authory starts at $9 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 4 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
About.me, Portfoliobox, Carrd and Pixpa start lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Authory
About.me
One-page personal profile site with an optional AI chat twin
- About.me starts at $5 per month, billed annually ($60).
- About.me lists no browser extension, which Authory has.
- About.me also covers booking links, digital business card, email signature and chatbots.
- About.me does not cover web clipper, bookmarks and web analytics, which Authory does.
Suits: Freelancers who need one shareable link instead of a full website
Portfoliobox
Portfolio website builder with a built-in AI editor and a free plan
- Portfoliobox starts at $8.90 per month, billed yearly ($12.90 billed monthly).
- Portfoliobox lists no browser extension, which Authory has.
- Portfoliobox also covers templates, no-code, invoicing, quotes and estimates, appointment booking and online store.
- Portfoliobox does not cover web clipper, bookmarks and web analytics, which Authory does.
Suits: Artists, photographers and designers who need a small portfolio
Carrd
One-page website builder with yearly plans from $9
- Carrd starts at $9 per year for up to 3 sites (Pro Lite).
- Carrd lists no browser extension, which Authory has.
- Carrd also covers templates, no-code and forms.
- Carrd does not cover web clipper, bookmarks and web analytics, which Authory does.
Suits: Personal profiles, link-in-bio pages and simple portfolios
Pixpa
Portfolio sites, client galleries and a store in one plan
- Pixpa starts at $5.40 per month, billed yearly ($9 billed monthly).
- Pixpa has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Authory.
- Pixpa lists no browser extension, which Authory has.
- Pixpa also covers templates, file sharing, online store, digital downloads and popups.
- Pixpa does not cover web clipper, bookmarks and web analytics, which Authory does.
Suits: Photographers who deliver and sell images to clients
Limits worth knowing in Authory
- Automatic import and monitoring of sources starts at Standard; Free and Lite portfolios are updated by hand.
- The Free plan stores 10 content items and Lite stores 50.
- API access, Zapier, Google Analytics and Search Console are limited to Professional.
- It is a portfolio and archive page, not a full website builder with store or blog tools.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Authory?
The alternatives to Authory in this directory are About.me, Portfoliobox, Carrd and Pixpa. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Authory.
Is there a free alternative to Authory?
Yes. About.me, Portfoliobox and Carrd have a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.