The Free Plan: What You Get (and What You Don't)
Linktree's Free plan is genuinely useful for one thing: organizing links. You get unlimited links, a basic profile page, a handful of themes, and simple analytics showing clicks and views.
That is enough if you just need a link-in-bio page pointing to your YouTube, website, podcast, and social accounts. Millions of creators use the free plan exactly this way and never need to upgrade.
Where the free plan falls short:
- No custom backgrounds or brand colors beyond basic themes
- No link animations or spotlights to highlight specific links
- The Linktree logo stays on your page
- No email or phone number collection
- Analytics limited to basic clicks (no location, device, or referral data)
- 12% commerce fee if you sell anything
The 12% commerce fee is the big one. If you use Linktree to sell digital products, accept tips, or book paid sessions, that 12% (plus Stripe fees) adds up fast. On a $100 sale, you lose about $15.20 to fees before you see a dollar.
Starter Plan ($8/month): Worth the Upgrade?
The Starter plan used to cost $5/month before the November 2025 price increase. At $8/month, it adds visual customization and slightly better analytics.
What Starter adds over Free:
- Custom backgrounds with stock photos and images
- More theme options and font styles
- Link animations and spotlight effects
- Affiliate link support (Amazon Associates, Apple)
- Enhanced analytics with device and location data
- Commerce fee drops from 12% to 9%
The Starter plan makes sense if branding matters to you and you want your link page to look more professional. The analytics upgrade is also useful if you want to know where your traffic comes from.
But 9% commerce is still steep. On $500/month in sales, you pay $45 in Linktree fees plus about $15 in Stripe fees. That is $60/month on a plan that costs $8.
Verdict: Good for creators who want better visuals and don't sell through Linktree. If you sell products or services, the 9% fee makes this plan expensive in the long run.
Pro Plan ($15/month): The Most Popular Paid Tier
Pro was $9/month before the price hike. At $15/month, it is the first plan that unlocks lead generation and conversion tools.
What Pro adds over Starter:
- Email and phone number collection
- Remove the Linktree logo from your page
- Priority customer support
- Conversion tracking and link-level analytics
- More link types and integrations
Email collection is the headline feature. If you are building an email list alongside your link page, Pro is the minimum plan you need. The ability to remove the Linktree branding also makes your page look more professional.
The commerce fee stays at 9%, same as Starter. That is a miss. For a plan that costs $15/month, you would expect the transaction fee to drop. It does not.
Verdict: Best for creators who need email collection and want a branded page. The 9% commerce fee is the same as Starter, which stings at this price point.
Premium Plan ($35/month): The Full Package
Premium jumped from $24 to $35/month. It is aimed at creators and businesses with significant commerce revenue.
What Premium adds over Pro:
- 0% Linktree commerce fee (Stripe fees still apply)
- SEO metadata controls for your page
- Full API access
- Advanced link scheduling
- Temporary links with expiration dates
- Role-based team access
The zero commerce fee is the main draw. If you sell products or services through Linktree, Premium eliminates the 9% cut. But you need enough sales volume to justify $35/month.
The break-even math: At 9% commerce fee, you need about $389/month in Linktree sales for Premium to save you money compared to Pro ($35 / 0.09 = $389). Below that, Pro's $15/month plus 9% costs less.
At the old $24/month price, the break-even was $267/month. The price increase means you need nearly 50% more sales volume to justify upgrading.
Verdict: Only worth it if you consistently sell $400+/month through Linktree. The SEO tools and API access are bonuses, but the commerce fee elimination is the real reason to upgrade.
The November 2025 Price Increase: What Changed
Linktree raised prices across all paid plans in November 2025. Here is the before and after:
| Plan | Old Price | New Price | Increase |
|---|
| Starter | $5/month | $8/month | +60% |
| Pro | $9/month | $15/month | +67% |
| Premium | $24/month | $35/month | +46% |
Linktree said the increase was to fund new features, including commerce improvements and the bookings feature. For existing subscribers, the change took effect at their next billing cycle after November 13, 2025.
The Pro plan saw the largest percentage increase, jumping 67%. That hit the most users because Pro is Linktree's most popular paid tier.
Hidden Costs Most Linktree Reviews Skip
The monthly subscription is only part of what you pay. Here are the costs that add up quietly.
Commerce Transaction Fees
Linktree charges 9-12% on every sale depending on your plan. These fees come out of your revenue before you receive anything. On the Free plan, a $50 product costs you $6 in Linktree fees alone.
Payment Processing
Stripe charges 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction. PayPal charges similar rates. These apply on every plan, including Premium. There is no way to avoid payment processing fees.
Payout Withdrawal Fee
Linktree charges $0.25 per payout withdrawal. If you withdraw weekly, that is $1/month. Monthly withdrawals cost $0.25. Small, but it adds up over a year.
No Built-In Video for Bookings
Linktree's booking feature schedules calls but does not include video. You need a separate Zoom account ($13.33/month for Pro) or rely on Google Meet. That adds $160/year to your costs if you do paid calls.
No Recordings or Client Tools
If you sell coaching or consulting through Linktree bookings, there is no session recording, no AI notes, no client management, and no intake forms. You either skip those entirely or pay for additional tools.
What You Actually Pay
Let's say you are a creator selling $1,000/month in products and bookings through Linktree. Here is the real cost on each plan:
| Free | Starter | Pro | Premium |
|---|
| Monthly sub | $0 | $8 | $15 | $35 |
| Commerce fee (on $1K) | $120 | $90 | $90 | $0 |
| Stripe fees (est.) | $32 | $32 | $32 | $32 |
At $1,000/month in sales, Premium saves you $65-85/month compared to other tiers. But if your sales are $300/month, Premium costs $35 in subscription while Pro costs $15 plus $27 in commerce fees, making Pro slightly cheaper.
How Linktree Pricing Compares to Alternatives
Linktree is not the only option. Here is how it stacks up against similar platforms:
| Platform | Monthly Fee | Commerce Fee | Video Calls | Recordings | Best For |
|---|
| Linktree Free | $0 | 12% | No | No | Basic link-in-bio |
| Linktree Premium | $35 | 0% | No | No | High-volume sellers |
| Talkspresso |
For creators who primarily sell link-in-bio style products, Linktree's Free or Premium plan works. For creators who sell their time through video calls, coaching, or workshops, Talkspresso provides the entire session platform (booking, video, recording, AI summaries) for a flat 10% with no monthly fee.
The key difference: Linktree is a link aggregator with commerce bolted on. Alternatives like Stan Store and Talkspresso are purpose-built for selling.
Which Linktree Plan Should You Choose?
Pick Free if: You just need to organize links. No selling, no email collection, no advanced branding. The free plan handles basic link-in-bio needs perfectly.
Pick Starter ($8/mo) if: You want your link page to look polished with custom backgrounds and animations. You don't sell through Linktree or only sell occasionally.
Pick Pro ($15/mo) if: You need email collection, want to remove the Linktree branding, and sell less than $400/month through Linktree commerce.
Pick Premium ($35/mo) if: You sell $400+/month through Linktree and the 0% commerce fee saves more than the $35 subscription costs.
Skip Linktree entirely if: You sell paid video calls, coaching sessions, or workshops. Linktree's booking feature does not include video, recordings, or client management. A dedicated platform like Talkspresso gives you everything in one place for a flat 10% fee and no monthly subscription.
The Bottom Line on Linktree Pricing
Linktree's pricing is straightforward for link-in-bio use. The free plan is solid. Paid plans add real value for branding and analytics.
Where it gets expensive is commerce. The 9-12% transaction fees on lower plans, combined with the November 2025 price hike, make Linktree a costly choice for creators who sell products or services. Premium eliminates the commerce fee but costs $35/month, and it still does not include tools that serious sellers need (video, recordings, client management).
Before committing to a paid plan, calculate your monthly sales volume and compare the total cost (subscription + fees) against alternatives. For many creators, especially those selling their expertise through live sessions, a purpose-built platform without a monthly subscription will cost less and deliver more.
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