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Best Linktree Alternative in 2026 (Free & Paid)

Best Linktree Alternative in 2026 (Free & Paid)

Linktree raised their Pro price 67% in late 2025. Now at $15/month, it's hard to justify for what's basically a list of links. Here are the best alternatives — some completely free.

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Anita R.

March 2026 · Updated regularly · 6 min read

Linktree quietly raised their prices — and people noticed

In November 2025, Linktree hiked their Pro plan from $9 to $15/month — a 67% increase with almost no notice. If you're on annual billing, that's $180/year just to remove their logo from your page and get basic analytics. For most creators, that's a wake-up call to look around.

The free plan still exists, but it's pretty bare: Linktree branding stays on your page, no custom domain, no email capture, no link scheduling, and a 12% fee if you sell anything through it. It's fine for testing, but not for anyone serious about their online presence.

What to actually look for when switching

  • No forced branding on free: Your page shouldn't advertise someone else's product
  • Real analytics: Country breakdowns, device types, per-link stats — not just a total click number
  • Embeds that work: YouTube, Spotify, text blocks — not just plain link buttons
  • Honest pricing: You shouldn't need a $15/month subscription to look professional
  • A contact form: Letting people reach you directly from your bio page is underrated
Tool Free plan branding Paid plan Best for
Linktree Branding stays on free plan $15/mo Pro Brand recognition, existing users
Alshorty No "powered by" badge, free ₹399/mo Pro Free analytics, embeds, contact form
Beacons No branding, basic storefront free $30/mo Creator Pro Selling digital products/courses
Carrd No branding $19/year Full design control, own domain
bio.link No branding, fully free Free (no paid tier) Simple link list, zero cost

Alshorty — Best free Linktree alternative

Alshorty's Link-in-Bio is free for everyone — no trial, no credit card, no "powered by" badge. You get a clean, mobile-first page at alshorty.com/bio/you with your photo, name, bio, links, YouTube/Spotify embeds, 8 themes with custom backgrounds, a built-in contact form, and a QR code. Analytics show you countries, devices, and per-link stats.

If you need more — up to 5 bio pages, 20 links each, a custom slug, image uploads, and a verified badge — Pro is ₹399/month. That's the kind of price that makes Linktree's $15/month feel genuinely hard to defend.

Beacons — Worth it if you're selling digital products

Beacons has built out well beyond a simple link page. Their free plan is solid and includes a basic storefront, but the interesting stuff — email marketing, custom domain, advanced analytics, no Beacons branding — sits behind their Creator Pro plan at $30/month ($240/year billed annually). That's double Linktree's price, but Beacons does a lot more. If your main goal is selling ebooks, courses, or digital downloads directly from your bio page, it's worth a serious look.

Carrd — Ridiculously cheap for what you get

Carrd isn't a link-in-bio tool in the traditional sense — it's a one-page website builder. But $19/year for a custom domain, forms, and zero branding is genuinely hard to beat. If you're comfortable putting a simple page together yourself and want full design control with your own domain, Carrd is one of the best deals on the internet right now.

bio.link — No frills, completely free

bio.link keeps things simple: unlimited links, no ads, no forced branding, all on a free plan. You won't get embeds, analytics depth, or a contact form, but if all you need is a clean list of links with no monthly cost, bio.link is a perfectly decent option.

Try Alshorty Link-in-Bio — it's free

Bio page · QR code · Analytics · Contact form · No credit card

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Switching from Linktree takes about 5 minutes

There's nothing to export from Linktree — just create your new page, add your links, pick a theme, and update the one URL in your Instagram or TikTok bio. Your old Linktree page keeps working while you make the switch, so there's no downtime. Once you're happy with the new setup, you can delete the Linktree account or just leave it sitting there.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a free alternative to Linktree?

Yes — Alshorty's Link-in-Bio is free for everyone with no trial, no credit card, and no "powered by" badge, including a QR code, contact form, and analytics. bio.link is also fully free but with fewer features (no embeds or analytics depth).

Can I switch from Linktree to Alshorty?

Yes — there's nothing to export from Linktree. Create your Alshorty bio page, add your links, pick a theme, and update the one URL in your Instagram or TikTok bio. Your old Linktree page keeps working during the switch, so there's no downtime.

How much does Linktree cost compared to alternatives?

Linktree's Pro plan is $15/month after a 2025 price increase. By comparison, Alshorty Link-in-Bio is free (Pro is ₹399/month for more pages and features), Carrd is $19/year, bio.link is free, and Beacons Creator Pro is $30/month.

What should I look for when choosing a Linktree alternative?

No forced branding on the free plan, real analytics (country, device, per-link stats), working embeds (YouTube, Spotify), honest pricing, and ideally a built-in contact form.

This guide is part of the Alshorty blog, where we cover URL shortening, Link-in-Bio pages, SmartPages, analytics, QR codes, and marketing strategies. Explore our free tools: UTM Builder, QR Generator, Link Checker, Link-in-Bio builder, and SmartPages builder.

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