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Cargo alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Cargo alternative for most people is Carrd (2.6 GPA), third in our ranking of website and landing page builders. It's also the best free one. The catch, in its listing's words: "Up to 3 one-page sites per account on Carrd-branded addresses."
Cargo compared with 7 alternatives: Format, Squarespace, Pixpa, Readymag, Carrd and 2 more.
Cargo is a paid product, starting at $14 per month, billed yearly ($19 billed monthly). 2 of the 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| CargoThis tool | From $14/mo | No | Web |
| Format | Free trial · from $10/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS |
| Squarespace | Free trial · from $19/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Pixpa | Free trial · from $5.40/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Readymag | Free plan · from $14/mo | Yes | Web |
| Carrd | Free plan · from $9/yr | Yes | Web |
| Adobe Portfolio | Paid | No | Web |
| Semplice | From $119 one-time | No | Web |
Price against what you get
Cargo starts at $14 a month and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Format and Carrd.
Squarespace and Readymag score higher without starting lower. Pixpa starts 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 Cargo
Format
Portfolio website builder for photographers and other creatives
- Format starts at $10 per month, billed annually ($14 billed monthly).
- Format also lists an iOS app.
- Format also covers no-code and file sharing.
- Format does not cover online store, which Cargo does.
Suits: Photographers who deliver proofs and files to clients from their own site
Squarespace
Template-based website builder with an online store and invoicing
- Squarespace starts at $19 per site / month, billed annually ($25 billed monthly).
- Squarespace also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Squarespace also covers forms and invoicing.
- Squarespace does not cover online store, which Cargo does.
Suits: Creatives and small businesses who want a polished site from a template
Pixpa
Portfolio sites, client galleries and a store in one plan
- Pixpa starts at $5.40 per month, billed yearly ($9 billed monthly).
- Pixpa also covers file sharing, digital downloads and popups.
Suits: Photographers who deliver and sell images to clients
Readymag
Design tool for building editorial and portfolio websites
- Readymag starts at $14 per month, billed yearly ($19 billed monthly).
- Readymag has a free plan, which Cargo lacks.
- Readymag also covers forms.
- Readymag does not cover online store, which Cargo does.
Suits: Designers building editorial or portfolio sites that need layout control
Carrd
One-page website builder with yearly plans from $9
- Carrd starts at $9 per year for up to 3 sites (Pro Lite).
- Carrd has a free plan, which Cargo lacks.
- Carrd also covers no-code and forms.
- Carrd does not cover online store, which Cargo does.
Suits: Personal profiles, link-in-bio pages and simple portfolios
Adobe Portfolio
Portfolio website builder included with Creative Cloud
- Adobe Portfolio also covers digital business card.
- Adobe Portfolio does not cover online store, which Cargo does.
Suits: Photographers and designers who already pay for Creative Cloud
Semplice
WordPress portfolio builder for designers, paid once
- Semplice starts at $119 once, for 1 domain.
- Semplice can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Semplice also covers no-code.
- Semplice does not cover online store, which Cargo does.
Suits: Designers and artists who want a custom-looking portfolio
Limits worth knowing in Cargo
- There is only one paid plan and the information page lists no free plan or free trial.
- One custom domain connection is included; each extra one costs $2 a month billed yearly, or $3 billed monthly.
- The pricing page does not state limits on pages, storage or products, or any fee on store sales.
- Student access needs a professor or administrator at an official school domain to request it.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Cargo?
The alternatives to Cargo in this directory are Format, Squarespace, Pixpa, Readymag, Carrd, Adobe Portfolio and Semplice. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Cargo.
Is there a free alternative to Cargo?
Yes. Readymag and Carrd have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Cargo alternatives work on Android?
The Cargo listing does not include an Android app. Squarespace lists one.
Which Cargo alternatives work on iOS?
The Cargo listing does not include an iOS app. Format and Squarespace list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.