Cargo review
A flexible portfolio builder for creatives managing multiple public sites.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Cargo is a web-based site builder for designers, artists, and other creative professionals. It supports portfolio publishing, client presentations, idea boards, profile sites, and shops from one account. Its strongest fit is for individuals or creative teams that want to manage multiple public sites while retaining control over visual presentation, page-level HTML, CSS, video, embeds, and domain connections.
The pricing structure starts with free websites for individual users. The paid Cargo plan costs $14 per month with annual billing or $19 per month with monthly billing. Both paid options include one custom domain connection, multiple public sites, and real-time multi-user editing. Public publishing requires a subscription, while the free offering is intended for individual websites. Commerce payments require a separate add-on, making selling a distinct cost consideration beyond the site plan.
Cargo stands out for breadth within a portfolio-focused builder. Users can upload MP4 video directly, add physical or digital goods, connect Stripe, PayPal, and Shippo, embed YouTube and Vimeo, and integrate Google Analytics. The CSS editor and page-level code view add flexibility for designers who want more control than a template-only system provides. At the same time, Cargo is web-based, and code export is not available. Choose it for experimental portfolios, creative presentations, and collections of related sites; consider another builder if portable code or a simpler all-in-one commerce setup is the priority.
Cargo pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Multiple public sites under one account
- CSS editor and page-level code view
- Built-in commerce, video, and third-party embeds
- Where it doesn't
- Public publishing requires a subscription
- Code export is not available
- Commerce payments require a separate add-on
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