LinkTrust vs TUNE (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, LinkTrust grades higher than TUNE: 2.2 against 1.8 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 12, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 · graded Nov 12, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
LinkTrust grades higher on value for money and the free plan. They get the same grade on features, ease of use and platforms.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
TUNE
Partner marketing platform for advertisers and affiliate networks
From $1,500/mo
Which one is for you
Pick LinkTrust if
- Fits if you run lead generation in finance, education or health and need routing as well as tracking
- Works for agencies that want one tool for tracking and lead distribution
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you need a price before talking to anyone, as plans are quoted by proposal
- Tight if you stay on the entry plan: 1 campaign, 1,000 clicks a month and 3 affiliates, with email support only
- Watch out: API access, white label and enhanced fraud screening are Advanced only
- Watch out: the free trial has no stated length, and the footer shows 2024 against a 2026 blog post
Pick TUNE if
- Fits if you run or are building an affiliate network and want a white-label platform
- Works for a brand with budget for a customer success manager and professional services
Look elsewhere if
- Pricey if you are a small brand: $1,500 a month paid annually is the starting plan
- Not for you if you want to try before you talk to sales, as there is no trial or self-serve sign-up
- Watch out: onboarding and partner payments are fee-based, and the page gives no amounts
- Tight if you pass 2,500 conversions a month, since the extra is not priced on the page
How we grade them
| 2.2GPALinkTrustFair | 1.8GPATUNEWeak | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | CNo prices are published: plans depend on clicks or leads and a Standard or Advanced set, and are quoted by proposal, so it sits in the middle by default. | DScale is $1,500 a month paid annually for 2,500 conversions, many times what the dearer quarter of affiliate tools charges. |
| Free plan and trial | DA free trial is offered, but its length and whether it needs a card are not stated. | FNo free plan and no trial. The Scale plan is sold through a consultation request. |
| Features | BTracking, caps, sub-IDs, fraud scoring, lead routing and call tracking links cover the core job. The entry plan is small, and API and white label are Advanced. | BPartner recruiting, offers, tracking, payments, automation, white-label and a separate offering for building networks; the listing shows no gap in the core job. |
| Ease of use | CA web app with pixels, postbacks and campaigns to build before it earns anything. No store rating is on record. | CNo store rating on record. It is sold through a consultation, with onboarding as a fee-based service. |
| Platforms and integrations | BWeb only, with TrustedForm, Invoca, DialogTech, Velocify and fraud-screening links, plus reporting and affiliate APIs on the Advanced set. | BWeb only. Over 650 API endpoints and real-time data streaming for networks, though no integrations are named. |
| Best for | affiliate tracking plus lead routing | partner marketing for advertisers and affiliate networks |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: LinkTrust and TUNE. How we grade
Where they differ
- LinkTrust also covers call tracking.
In commonWebPublic APIReportsAffiliate trackingPartner payouts
At a glance
| LinkTrust | TUNE | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free trial | Paid |
| Starts at | Not published | $1,500 per month, paid annually (Scale) |
| Free plan | None | None |
| Free trial | Free trial offered on the pricing page; length not stated | None listed |
| Web | ||
| Made by | LinkTrust | Tune, Inc. |
| Price read from | Not confirmed | tune.com |
| Checked | Nov 13, 2026 | Nov 12, 2026 |
Worth knowing
LinkTrust
- No prices are published: plans depend on allocations (clicks or leads) and a Standard or Advanced feature set, and are quoted by proposal.
- The entry plan described on the pricing page covers 1 campaign, 1,000 clicks a month and 3 affiliates, with email support only.
- API access, white label and enhanced fraud screening sit in the Advanced set.
- The footer carries a 2024 copyright notice, though the latest blog post is from 2026.
TUNE
- Partner payments and onboarding are fee-based, and the page gives no amounts.
- The Scale plan is sold through a consultation request, and the Custom plan through a quote.
- Conversions above the 2,500 a month in Scale are not priced on the page.
- TUNE's pages describe it for advertisers and networks; there is no self-serve sign-up or free trial.
Key features
LinkTrust
- Tracking and attribution
- Impression, click and conversion tracking with promo code and step tracking, caps, sub-ID tracking and pixel and postback management.
- Lead management
- TCPA-compliant routing, field validation, duplicate management, ping post and ping tree features, and CRM and call tracking integrations.
- White label affiliate center
- A branded affiliate portal, custom tracking links and tiered commission structures, on the Advanced feature set.
- Fraud prevention
- Native fraud scoring on every plan, with IPQS and Anura screening on the Advanced set.
- Monetization
- A contextual ad unit paid per click, used on confirmation pages and on remnant or redirect traffic.
- API access
- Reporting, affiliate and advertiser APIs are listed under the Advanced feature set.
TUNE
- Partner management
- Recruit partners, manage offers, track conversions and pay commissions from one platform.
- Mobile and web tracking
- Native postbacks and cookieless tracking cover mobile and desktop, with a stated 99.9% tracking uptime.
- Automation
- Automation for payment processing, fraud prevention, performance optimization and partner onboarding.
- Customization
- A white-label, customizable interface with saved reports and an API of over 650 endpoints.
- For networks
- A separate offering for companies building affiliate networks, with real-time data streaming.
Plans
LinkTrust
Pricing could not be confirmed. See linktrust.com.
TUNE
Scale$1,500
per month, paid annually
2,500 conversions a month, a customer success manager, email, chat and phone support. Onboarding and partner payments are fee-based.
CustomCustom
2,500+ conversions a month, plus phone and dev-team support. Quoted on request.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, LinkTrust or TUNE?
As of Nov 13, 2026, LinkTrust has no price we could confirm, and TUNE starts at $1,500 per month, paid annually (Scale).
Which has a free plan, LinkTrust or TUNE?
As of Nov 13, 2026, neither LinkTrust nor TUNE has a free plan. LinkTrust has a free trial.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.