Best website builders for actors to showcase headshots and reels in 2026
The best website builders for actors are Carrd (from $9/year, or $19/year with a custom domain), Format
(from $10/month billed annually), and Heya ($0 for up to 5 pages, or $3 a month, without branding). Wix
($17/month) and Squarespace ($19/month) add full site tools. This page compares prices, custom domains,
and video options across six builders.
Heya is ours, so read its row with that in mind. Every other number comes from each company's own pages,
checked on October 28, 2026.
The short answer
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Best cheap custom domain site Carrd Pro Standard costs $19/year and lets you publish
up to 10 sites on custom domains you own, with contact forms and video uploads up to 64MB.
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Best for hosted video reels Format Pro costs $12/month billed annually and includes
15 minutes of hosted video, 1,500 high-resolution images, unlimited pages, and a free custom domain
for the first year on annual plans.
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Best free multi-page option Heya Free costs $0 with no time limit for up to 5 pages
per site, 68 templates, and YouTube or Vimeo embeds, while Pro Standard ($6 a month) adds 1 custom
domain per account.
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Best all-in-one with free plan Wix has a $0 Free plan with thousands of templates,
and its Light plan at $17/month (paid yearly) removes Wix branding and includes a free domain for 1
year.
Actor website builders compared side by side
Here is how the six website builders compare on price, free plans, custom domains, and media features
for headshots and demo reels.
| Builder |
Free plan or trial |
Cheapest paid plan |
Custom domain |
Video, images & actor features |
| Heya |
Free ($0, up to 5 pages) |
$3 a month (Pro Lite, up to 20 pages) |
1 custom domain per account with Pro Standard ($6 a month) |
YouTube/Vimeo embed; up to 200 images (20 MB each) |
| Carrd |
Free Basic; 7-day Pro trial |
$9/year (Pro Lite) |
From $19/year (Pro Standard) |
Images up to 16MB, videos up to 64MB, embeds on $19/yr |
| Format |
14-day free trial (no card) |
$10/month billed annually ($14/mo normal) |
Supported; first year free on Pro annual ($12/mo) |
70 high-res images on Basic; 15 min hosted video on Pro |
| Wix |
Free ($0, with Wix branding) |
$17/month (Light, paid yearly) |
Included on paid plans (1 year free voucher) |
2 GB storage on Light; forms, chat, and 2000+ templates |
| Squarespace |
14-day free trial (no card) |
$19/month (Basic) |
Free custom domain included on Basic |
Portfolios, Asset Library, unlimited bandwidth |
| Canva |
Free (US$0/year, 5GB storage) |
US$144/year (Canva Pro, 1 person) |
Not stated (up to 5 custom short links on Pro) |
PDF/JPG/PNG export; 100GB storage on Pro |
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Detailed breakdown of each website builder for actors
Heya
Free ($0); Pro Lite $3/mo; Pro Standard $6/mo; Pro Plus $15/mo
Heya is our no-code builder with 68 templates. Heya Free ($0) gives you 3 sites and 5 pages per site
at yourname.heya.bio. Pro Lite ($3 a month) removes the badge and allows up to 20 pages per site.
- Better at
- Free multi-page sites, YouTube/Vimeo embeds, phone editing, and $3 a month badge removal.
- Watch out
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Free sites show a small badge and allow up to 5 pages per site; connecting a custom domain you
own requires Pro Standard ($6 a month), and publishing requires Google sign-in.
Carrd
Free Basic; Pro from $9/year
Carrd has a free Basic plan and three Pro tiers: Pro Lite at $9/year, Pro Standard at $19/year, and
Pro Plus at $49/year. Pro plans remove branding and allow 64MB videos. Pro Standard ($19/year) adds
custom domains and embeds.
- Better at
- Custom domain support and contact forms for $19/year, plus 64MB direct video uploads.
- Watch out
- Pro Lite ($9/year) does not include custom domains, contact forms, or external embeds.
Format
14-day trial; from $10/month billed annually
Format has a 14-day free trial. Format Basic costs $10 per month billed annually ($14 per month
normally) for 10 pages and 70 images, with no hosted video. Format Pro ($12 per month billed
annually) adds 15 minutes of hosted video.
- Better at
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Built-in hosted video on Pro ($12/mo annual), high-res image portfolios, and copyright
protection.
- Watch out
- No permanent free plan, and Format Basic ($10/mo annual) has no hosted video minutes.
Wix
Free ($0); paid from $17/month (paid yearly)
Wix offers a $0 Free plan with a drag-and-drop editor, over 2000 templates, and Wix branding. Paid
yearly plans start with Light at $17 per month, removing branding and adding a 1-year free custom
domain and 2 GB storage.
- Better at
- Over 2000 templates, built-in contact forms and unified inbox, plus a $0 free plan.
- Watch out
- Paid plans start at $17/month (paid yearly in full), and Light has 2 GB storage.
Squarespace
14-day trial; from $19/month
Squarespace has a 14-day free trial, and paid plans start at $19 per month for Basic (with up to 36%
savings when paying annually). Plans include the Fluid Engine editor, a free custom domain on Basic,
portfolio tools, and SEO.
- Better at
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Designer templates, portfolio tools, unlimited bandwidth, and an Asset Library for managing
images.
- Watch out
- No permanent free plan, and the cheapest paid plan is $19 per month.
Canva
Free (US$0/year); Pro US$144/year
Canva has a Free plan at US$0 per year for one person with 1.6M+ templates and 5GB storage. Canva
Pro costs US$144 per year for one person. Actors can export a resume or comp card as PDF, JPG, or
PNG.
- Better at
- Exporting acting resumes as PDF and editing headshot graphics with 1.6M+ free templates.
- Watch out
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Canva Pro costs US$144/year, and custom domain website hosting is not stated in the facts.
What an actor website needs: headshots, reel, and resume
Casting directors and agents look for three things right away: your headshots, your demo reel, and
your acting resume with contact details. Putting your primary headshot and a direct link to your agent
or email at the top saves them from hunting around.
For your reel, you can embed it from YouTube or Vimeo (which Heya's embed block supports), or upload
it directly. Format Pro ($12 per month billed annually) includes 15 minutes of hosted video, and Carrd
Pro plans allow 64MB video uploads. For headshots, Heya takes up to 200 images per site (up to 20 MB
each), while Format Basic ($10 per month billed annually) holds 70 high-resolution images. Put your
credits on the page for phones, and export a printable PDF resume from Canva Free (US$0 per year).
When a dedicated portfolio or full platform is worth paying for
A one-page or five-page builder is enough when you only need headshots, a YouTube or Vimeo reel, and a
credit list. Paying more makes sense if you need built-in video hosting, contact forms, or client
galleries. Format Pro ($12 per month billed annually) includes 15 minutes of hosted video, 50 client
galleries, and 5 GB of file transfers, while Format Pro Plus ($15 per month billed annually) includes
120 minutes of hosted video, and both include client contracts.
If you want a contact form and analytics, Carrd includes both starting on Pro Standard ($19 / year)
and Wix ($17 per month on Light) includes forms and analytics too, while both Wix and Squarespace ($19
per month on Basic) offer built-in analytics, scheduling tools, and blogs if you book appointments.
Free vs paid actor websites: branding, domains, and page limits
A free plan is practical when you're building your first credits, as long as you don't mind builder
badges and subdomains like yourname.heya.bio. Heya Free ($0, no credit card), Wix Free ($0, no credit
card), Carrd Basic (free), and Canva Free (US$0 per year) let you start for free, while Squarespace
and Format only run 14-day free trials.
Heya Pro Lite removes the badge for $3 a month across up to 3 sites, without a custom domain. If you
need yourownname.com right now, Heya Pro Standard costs $6 a month for up to 5 sites and 1 custom
domain per account. On other builders, you can connect an external domain or get a first-year free
custom domain (otherwise $30 per year) on Format Pro ($12 per month billed annually), or get a custom
domain on Wix Light ($17 per month paid yearly) or Squarespace Basic ($19 per month).
How to set up an actor website on Heya with the actor template
You can start with one of Heya's 68 templates right in your browser without an account, on a computer
or a phone. Add headshots with the image block, which takes up to 200 files per site (up to 20 MB
each) and resizes them to 2048 pixels in WebP format. Drop in an embed block for your YouTube or Vimeo
reel, and use heading and text blocks for your theater, film, and television credits across up to 5
pages on Free (or 20 pages on the $3 a month Pro Lite plan).
Link your email, phone, and up to 29 social networks with the socials block. When you're ready, sign
in with Google to publish at yourname.heya.bio, and toggle "Hide from Google" between casting cycles
if you want.
Open the actors template in the editor or
see what it includes.
How we checked
We compared six website builders used for personal sites and portfolios using only verified pricing,
plan limits, and media features checked on October 28, 2026. We evaluated each builder on how well it
handles headshots, video reels, resumes, custom domains, and total yearly cost for an individual
actor. The facts come from
canva.com/pricing,
carrd.co/docs/pro/plans,
carrd.co/pro,
format.com/pricing,
squarespace.com/pricing,
squarespace.com/websites,
wix.com/plans, wix.com,
heya.page/pricing,
heya.page/docs.
Plans change often. If a number here is out of date, email hello@heya.page and we'll fix it.
FAQ
What is the cheapest way for an actor to get a custom domain website?+
Carrd Pro Standard is the cheapest option here at $19 / year, letting you publish up to 10 sites
to custom domains you own with SSL support via Let's Encrypt. Heya Pro Standard is next at $6 a
month, giving you up to 5 sites, up to 20 pages per site, and 1 custom domain per account with
automatic HTTPS. For multi-page portfolio builders, Format Basic starts at $10 per month billed
annually.
How do I put my acting reel on my website?+
You can embed a video from YouTube or Vimeo, or upload a file directly to a builder that hosts
video. On Heya ($0 Free, or $3 a month on Pro Lite), our embed block takes YouTube and Vimeo
links. For direct uploads, Carrd Pro ($9 to $49 / year) takes files up to 64MB.
Can I build a free actor website with multiple pages for my headshots, reel, and resume?+
Yes, Heya Free costs $0 with no time limit or credit card, giving you up to 5 pages per site on up
to 3 sites at yourname.heya.bio. Wix also has a $0 Free plan on a free Wix domain with Wix
branding. Squarespace and Format only offer 14-day free trials before you have to pay.
Can I edit my actor website on my phone with Heya?+
Yes. You can build and edit your site fully on a phone, start without an account, and publish with
Google sign-in. Heya Free ($0) includes up to 3 sites with up to 5 pages per site on a
yourname.heya.bio address, and you can embed YouTube or Vimeo reels and add a direct email or
phone button for casting inquiries.
Can I hide my actor website from Google while I update my headshots?+
Yes, Heya sites can be found by search engines by default, and you can turn on our "Hide from
Google" setting whenever you want. If you use Carrd, you can get password protection and custom
robots.txt files on the Pro Plus plan at $49/year.
Can I use Canva to make my acting resume and website?+
Canva Free (US$0 per year) works well for designing an acting resume because it has 1.6M+
templates and exports designs as PDF, JPG, PNG, and print-ready CMYK. If you want Canva Pro for
100GB of storage, 5 Brand Kits, and background removal for headshots, it costs US$144 per year for
one person.
Try Heya free
Start building your actor website on Heya with one of 68 ready-made templates: no account or credit
card needed to draft in your browser, $0 to publish up to 5 pages at yourname.heya.bio, and $3 a
month on Pro Lite to remove the Heya badge.