Updated October 14, 2026 · ForgeCue Editorial Team
amen vs Kartra
amen
Kartra
Higher score in this comparison
amen vs Kartra: the differences
| Compare | amenReviewVisitVisit | KartraReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €3.68 | $59 |
| E-commerce plan price | €10.55 | $59 |
| Transaction fee | 0% | 0% to 5% |
| Free trial length | 30 daysHigher | 14 days |
| Builder type | Site, Store | Site, Store, LandingCovers more |
| Compliance certifications | ISO 27001, ISO 27701 | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Free plan (No), Templates (100).
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Key differences
- Kartra scores higher overall: 9.0 vs 8.9.
- Free trial length is higher at amen: 30 days vs 14 days.
- Support channels: only amen offers Phone.
- Support channels: only Kartra offers Chat, Community.
- Builder type: only Kartra offers Landing.
Our verdict on each
amen
Amen suits beginners and small business teams that want shared hosting plus domains and email under a single account with staging included. Intro hosting starts at €3.54 and renews at €11.80, with support across email, phone and help centre and allowance for Up to 10 websites on the plan.
Kartra
Kartra suits beginners and small businesses who want a site, a store and a help desk in a single subscription, but its entry price sits above the middle of the field. Entry pricing runs from $59, and the only no-cost look before paying is a trial.
Score breakdown
| Area | amen | Kartra |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.7Renewal for a .com sits at €49.90 beside typical levels of €15.10. | 8.7The cost part of the score is 3 against 5.2 overall, and entry price ranks 177 of 199. |
| Offer | 9.0Choice across 500 extensions plus templates of 100 widens build options. | 9.4HigherA single subscription for site, store and landing, plus help desk and automation, with 100 templates to start from. |
| Trust | 9.2Cover of 99.99% plus ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 supports confidence in handling. | Not confirmed |
If neither fits
Erply has free trial length at 60 days, against 30 days for amen and 14 days for Kartra.
Erply reviewHow they place
| Ranking | amen | Kartra |
|---|---|---|
| Website builders | 52 of 370 | 47 of 370 |
| Ecommerce platforms | 36 of 190 | 33 of 190 |
| Email marketing software | 13 of 100 | 10 of 100 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | amen | Kartra |
|---|---|---|
| Audience | Beginners, Small business | Beginners, Small business |
| Pricing model | Free trial | Free trial |
| Legal entity | AGENCE DES MEDIAS NUMERIQUES (AMEN) | Kartra Inc. |
| Headquarters | France | United States |
| Founded | 1999 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centre | Email, Chat, Help centre, Community |
Domain registrars
| Fact | amen | Kartra |
|---|---|---|
| .com first year | €19.90 | Not confirmed |
| .com renewal | €49.90 | Not confirmed |
| .com transfer | €49.90 | Not confirmed |
| Free WHOIS privacy | No | Not confirmed |
| Domain endings | 500 | Not confirmed |
| Money-back period | 14 days | Not confirmed |
Email marketing
| Fact | amen | Kartra |
|---|---|---|
| Price at 1,000 contacts | €30 | $119 |
CRM and helpdesk
| Fact | amen | Kartra |
|---|---|---|
| Price per user from | Not confirmed | $59 |
| Plan tiers | Not confirmed | Essentials, Starter, Growth, Professional |
| Product | Not confirmed | Help desk |
Business tools
| Fact | amen | Kartra |
|---|---|---|
| Usage limits | Not confirmed | 500 contacts |
| Tool type | Not confirmed | Automation |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | amen | Kartra | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transaction fee | 0%at the median | 0% to 5%at the median | 0% |
| Free trial length | 30 daysabove the median | 14 daysat the median | 14 days |
| Templates | 100below the median | 100below the median | 150 |
Median across 141 listed software products.
Pros and cons
amen
Pros
- Covers shared, wordpress and VPS with free SSL, backups and staging included for sites and mail
- Builder starts at €3.68 with store and site cover for site and store
- Store plan at €10.55 carries transaction charges of 0%
Cons
- Renewal at €11.80 sits above intro at €3.54, so budget for the jump
- Money back cover of 14 sits below typical cover of 30
- Chat is not among its support channels (email, phone and help centre)
Kartra
Pros
- A single subscription covers site, store and landing, so a site, a store and a landing page do not need separate tools.
- Support runs on email, chat and help centre, which covers most questions without a call.
- Automation and a help desk sit in the same bundle as the builder, widening what the subscription covers.
Cons
- No free plan, so every feature has to be judged inside the trial.
- Entry pricing of $59 asks for more than the group median of €7.89 for website builders.
- Transaction fees run 0% to 5% on store sales, where the group median is 0%.
Who each suits
amen
Who it suits
- Beginners launching a site with hosting, domains and email together
- Small business teams that want staging, backups and phone support included
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers focused on very low entry cost may prefer DonWeb for intro hosting that spans $2 to $7.90
- Buyers seeking the lowest ticket entry may prefer Cafe24 for intro hosting listed at KRW 450
Kartra
Who it suits
- Beginners and small businesses in beginners and small business who want one paid subscription for site, store and support.
- Solo sellers who also want a help desk and automation in the same place.
- Buyers who would rather test a full plan than stay on a limited free tier.
Who should look elsewhere
- Shoppers on a tight budget: Ko-fi starts at $12.
- Sellers comparing in a local currency: Mitienda Uruguay starts at UYU 400.
- Automation buyers shopping elsewhere: Shafrik starts at XOF 9,900.
Current offers
Kartra
Current offer
Free trial
14 days free on any plan: 14 days
Limited time offer; trial limited to one trial per person per product; payment information must be on file before the account is created; 30-day hold period before a trial rebill counts as a sale
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Bonus
30-Day risk-free money back guarantee: 30 days
Applies to new customers; refund request must be made within 30 days of the start of a subscription; trial payments non-refundable
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Questions about each
amen
How do intro and renewal hosting prices compare?+
Intro hosting under the Web Hosting plan is listed at €3.54 while renewal for the same Web Hosting plan is listed at €11.80. That gap means early budgets look modest and later budgets need room for the standard rate across the hosting term.
What hosting types and included extras are available?+
Amen lists hosting across shared, wordpress and VPS, which covers shared needs through larger VPS and dedicated setups. Plans include free SSL, backups and staging, so SSL, backups, staging and email stay within the same hosting choice without adding separate tools.
Kartra
How much does Kartra cost to start?+
Entry pricing runs from $59, and the e-commerce plan price is $59. Both point at the same starting figure, so a shop and a plain site begin in the same place. Renewal is the number to watch once the trial ends.
Is there a free plan?+
No. There is no free plan, so the 14 day trial is the only no-cost way in. The builder, the store and the help desk can all be tried before anything is paid, which suits a buyer who wants to feel the templates out first.