Alternatives · Digital Products
Linktree alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Linktree alternative for most people is Stan (2.4 GPA), third in our ranking of tools for selling digital products. The best free one is Ko-fi (2.6 GPA).
Linktree compared with 5 alternatives: Beacons, Stan, Ko-fi, Buy Me a Coffee and Gumroad.
Linktree has a free plan. Paid plans start at $7 per month, billed annually ($9 billed monthly). 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
Price against what you get
Linktree starts at $7 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 4 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Gumroad.
Stan scores higher without starting lower. Buy Me a Coffee starts lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Linktree
Beacons
Link in bio page with a store, email and media kit for creators
- Beacons starts at $100 per year (Creator), or $10 per month billed monthly.
- Beacons lists no iOS and Android apps, which Linktree has.
- Beacons also covers email campaigns.
Suits: Creators who want a link page and a store from one account
Stan
Link-in-bio store for creators selling downloads, courses and calls
- Stan starts at $29 per month ($300 billed yearly).
- Stan has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Linktree.
- Stan lists no Android app, which Linktree has.
- Stan also covers email campaigns, community, appointment booking and affiliate tracking.
- Stan does not cover online store, which Linktree does.
Suits: Social media creators who sell from a link in their bio
Ko-fi
Creator page for tips, memberships, a shop and paid commissions
- Ko-fi lists no iOS and Android apps, which Linktree has.
- Ko-fi does not cover online courses, which Linktree does.
Suits: Artists and streamers who want tips and memberships on one page
Buy Me a Coffee
Creator page for tips, memberships and a simple shop
- Buy Me a Coffee is free.
- Buy Me a Coffee also covers paid newsletters.
- Buy Me a Coffee does not cover online courses and online store, which Linktree does.
Suits: Creators who want tips and memberships without a monthly bill
Gumroad
Sell downloads, memberships and courses for a cut of each sale
- Gumroad is free.
- Gumroad also covers email campaigns, affiliate tracking and merchant of record.
- Gumroad does not cover online courses and online store, which Linktree does.
Suits: Creators testing a first product who want no monthly bill
Limits worth knowing in Linktree
- The free plan carries restrictions, and Pro is where Linktree branding is removed and sales fees reach 0%.
- Payouts are charged $0.25 each, and other transaction and processing fees may apply.
- Link rules, data export and Instagram automation are limited to Premium at $30 per month billed annually.
- Prices were read in US dollars from a machine in India, so they may not match a US visitor's view.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Linktree?
The alternatives to Linktree in this directory are Beacons, Stan, Ko-fi, Buy Me a Coffee and Gumroad. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Linktree.
Is there a free alternative to Linktree?
Yes. Buy Me a Coffee and Gumroad are free to use. Beacons and Ko-fi have a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.