Head-to-head comparison
Carrd vs Headliner
Two of the distribution tools podcasters reach for. Here's how they differ on pricing, features, audience, and the trade-offs that actually matter day-to-day.
Single-page websites that podcasters use as cheap landing pages.
Best for:
Cheap, cheerful audiogram generator that helped invent the category and still works well.
Best for: Audiograms and clips
At a glance
The honest trade-offs
Carrd
Pros
- Cheap compared to dedicated podcast site builders
- Fast setup with no learning curve
- Custom domains on the lowest paid tier
Watch-outs
- Single-page format limits episode listings
- No native podcast RSS sync
- Manual updates each time you publish
Headliner
Pros
- Free tier that's actually useful
- Audiogram engine is mature and reliable
- Used by major media outlets like BBC and CNN
Watch-outs
- Auto-clipping trails AI-first competitors
- Mobile app less polished than the web
- Templates can feel a step behind viral aesthetic
Which one should you pick?
Pick Carrd if
You’re building around . Carrd is the cheap, single-page site builder that podcasters use when they want something that looks intentional but don't want a real CMS. No RSS sync, so episode lists are manual.
Pick Headliner if
You’re building around audiograms and clips. Headliner more or less invented the podcast audiogram and a decade later it's still one of the most affordable and most-used. Free tier is genuinely usable, paid starts at $7.
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Frequently asked
What does Carrd do better than Headliner?
Carrd's standout is "Cheap compared to dedicated podcast site builders". Headliner doesn't make that promise — it leans into "Free tier that's actually useful" instead. If the first sentence describes your workflow, pick Carrd; if the second does, pick Headliner.
What are the trade-offs?
Carrd: single-page format limits episode listings. Headliner: auto-clipping trails ai-first competitors. Whether either matters depends entirely on what you actually need — neither is a deal-breaker by itself.
Do they support the same platforms?
Headliner works on iOS, Android where Carrd doesn't. If you're on a specific OS or device, that may decide for you.
Can I use Carrd and Headliner together?
Both are distribution tools so most teams pick one. Some workflows do combine them — for example, using Carrd for one show or episode type and Headliner for another. Worth trying both free tiers before committing.