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Cargo vs Readymag
Both stand on portfolio website builders. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan MacWeb
Cargo offers straightforward hosted publishing with custom-domain support and an optional Commerce add-on. Review the recurring subscription and add-on costs, plus the missing proofing, analytics, and export capabilities, before subscribing.
Visit Cargo Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
Readymag offers a visual web design editor and a free plan for a small published project. Check the page and code limits, and note that editing requires a supported desktop browser.
Visit ReadymagThe facts
| Cargo | Readymag | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Mac, Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Additional custom-domain connection (annual billing): $2 a month | Personal: $15 a month |
| Plans published | 13 | 7 |
| Maker | Not published | Readymag |
| Website | cargo.site | readymag.com |
| On portfolio website builders | #11 of 81 | #7 of 81 |
Cargo: what it does well
- One free custom-domain connection included
- Unlimited public cargo.site domains
- Video hosting supported
- Selling tools included
- Commerce add-on accepts payments for goods
What to know first
- No free plan
Readymag: what it does well
- Free plan includes desktop, mobile, and tablet layouts.
- Offers more than 5,000 free fonts and 2 million-plus Unsplash photos.
- Widgets support triggers, Lottie animations, and Bézier motion paths.
- Custom domains receive automatically issued and updated SSL certificates.
What to know first
- Free plan allows one published project and up to 10 pages.
- Free accounts can add iframe code only.
- Editing is unavailable on smartphones and tablets.
- Users cannot connect their own SSL certificates.
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