Linktree vs Linkrify 2026: Tested Free Plan Compared

Author: James Calloway, Digital Marketing Strategist Last Updated: February 2026 | Reading Time: 16–18 Minutes Testing Period: 3 Weeks — January to February 2026 Bottom Line Up Front: Linktree wins on integrations, platform polish, and name recognition. Linkrify.com wins on free-plan analytics — specifically referral source tracking that Linktree locks behind a $5/month paywall. Neither is the obvious choice for everyone. This comparison shows exactly who should use which, backed by real setup times, real analytics data, and real load speed measurements.

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Who This Comparison Is For: Content creators, small business owners, freelancers, and marketers who are deciding between Linktree and Linkrify for their bio link page — and want actual test data rather than a feature list copied from each platform’s homepage. If you’re also building a content strategy around tool comparisons, the guide on how to write SEO-friendly AI tool reviews covers the methodology behind producing reviews like this one.

Before Comparing: One Thing Most Reviews Get Wrong About Linkrify

Before diving into the comparison, there is a naming issue that trips up almost every person who searches “Linktree vs Linkrify” — and most other comparison posts don’t bother to explain it.

There are actually two completely different platforms using the Linkrify name:

Linkrify.com — the bio link and smart link management tool that directly competes with Linktree. This is the platform being compared in this article.

Linkrify.org — a separate, unrelated free hub of 50+ SEO and content tools (plagiarism checker, grammar checker, backlink analyzer, keyword research, and more) that has nothing to do with bio links.

The two platforms share a name but serve entirely different purposes and target entirely different users. Anyone researching “Linktree vs Linkrify” is almost certainly looking for the .com version. The full breakdown of what linkrify.org does — and how it performs across 9 tested tools — is covered separately in the complete Linkrify review with three weeks of testing results.

With that clarified, this comparison focuses entirely on Linktree vs Linkrify.com as competing bio link platforms.

Table of Contents

1. What Both Platforms Do — and Where They Differ
2. Setup Time Test — Timed From Signup to Live Page
3. Free Plan Comparison — Feature by Feature
4. Analytics Comparison — The Most Important Difference
5. Customization and Design
6. Load Speed Test — Real PageSpeed Data
7. URL Shortener and QR Code Features
8. Pricing Comparison — Free vs Paid Plans
9. Integrations and Ecosystem
10. Head-to-Head Summary Table
11. Who Should Use Linktree? Who Should Use Linkrify.com?
12. The Verdict
13. Frequently Asked Questions

Part 1: What Both Platforms Do — and Where They Differ

Both Linktree and Linkrify.com solve the same core problem: most social media platforms allow only one clickable link in a profile bio. Instead of pointing followers to a single URL, both tools let users create a simple landing page that houses multiple links — social profiles, websites, products, newsletters, and anything else — all accessible from one shared URL.

That shared premise is where the similarities start to narrow.

Linktree launched in 2016 and essentially created the “link in bio” category. It has grown into a platform used by millions of creators worldwide, with an extensive ecosystem of widgets, integrations, and monetization tools. Its brand recognition is unmatched in the space — when someone says “link in bio,” most people picture a Linktree page, even if they don’t know that’s what it’s called.

Linkrify.com entered the space more recently as a challenger with a cleaner free-plan value proposition. It positions itself specifically against Linktree’s analytics limitations at the free tier — offering referral source tracking, geographic data, and per-link click breakdowns without requiring a paid upgrade.

The central question this comparison answers is: does Linkrify.com’s analytics advantage on the free plan outweigh Linktree’s lead in everything else?

Part 2: Setup Time Test — Timed From Signup to Live Page

One of the most practical tests for any bio link tool is how long it actually takes to go from zero — no account, no page — to a live, functional link page with real content on it. Creators building a broader toolkit beyond bio links may also want to review the best AI tools for content creation in 2025, which covers the platforms worth pairing alongside any bio link tool.

Both platforms were tested using a standardized setup scenario: create an account, add five links (a YouTube channel, an Instagram profile, a newsletter signup, a blog, and a product page), add a profile photo and bio, choose a template, and make the page live.

Every step was timed from the moment the signup page loaded to the moment the live page URL was shareable.

Linktree Setup Results

Step	Time Taken
Account creation (email + confirm)	1 min 42 sec
Username selection and category setup	58 sec
Adding 5 links with titles	3 min 15 sec
Profile photo upload	47 sec
Template selection	1 min 22 sec
Bio text addition	38 sec
Page live and shareable	Instant
Total Time	8 min 42 sec

Notable observation: Linktree’s onboarding includes a guided tour that cannot be easily dismissed during the first session. It added approximately 90 seconds to the process. The platform also prompts users to connect social accounts during setup — a useful feature that auto-populates profile details, but one that slows the raw setup time. Skipping that step would bring total time down to approximately 7 minutes.

Linkrify.com Setup Results

Step	Time Taken
Account creation (email registration)	1 min 28 sec
Username selection	34 sec
Adding 5 links with titles and thumbnails	3 min 51 sec
Profile photo upload	44 sec
Template selection	52 sec
Bio text addition	31 sec
Page live and shareable	Instant
Total Time	7 min 60 sec

Notable observation: Linkrify.com’s onboarding skips the guided tour entirely. No prompts to connect social accounts appeared during testing. Adding thumbnail images to each link (which Linkrify.com supports on the free plan) added time versus Linktree’s basic link setup, but the overall experience felt more streamlined.

Setup Time Verdict

Linkrify.com wins by approximately 42 seconds in raw setup time. The difference is modest — both platforms are genuinely fast to set up — but Linktree’s mandatory guided tour and social account prompts add friction that Linkrify avoids.

For anyone who just wants a live page quickly with no friction, Linkrify.com edges ahead. For anyone who wants social data auto-populated to save setup effort, Linktree’s prompts become an advantage rather than a delay.

Part 3: Free Plan Comparison — Feature by Feature

This is the section that matters most for the majority of users. Most people who search “Linktree vs Linkrify” are on the free tier of one or both platforms and want to know which gives them more without paying.

Here is every feature that appeared during testing, mapped to whether each platform includes it on the free plan:

Feature	Linktree Free	Linkrify.com Free
Unlimited links	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
Profile photo and bio	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
Custom username URL	✅ Yes (linktr.ee/username)	✅ Yes (linkrify.com/username)
Custom domain	❌ Paid only	❌ Paid only
QR code generation	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
Link thumbnail images	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
Video embed	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
Template selection	✅ Limited (basic themes)	✅ Limited (3 templates)
Button style customization	✅ Basic only	✅ Basic only
Background color	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
Custom font	❌ Paid only	❌ Paid only
Remove platform branding	❌ Paid only	❌ Paid only
Total page views (analytics)	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
Per-link click count	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
Click-through rate	❌ Starter ($5/mo)	✅ Free
Referral source tracking	❌ Starter ($5/mo)	✅ Free
Geographic data (country)	❌ Starter ($5/mo)	✅ Free
Device type breakdown	❌ Starter ($5/mo)	✅ Free
Hourly analytics breakdown	❌ Pro ($9/mo)	❌ Paid only
URL shortener with custom alias	❌ Not offered	✅ Free
Social media scheduling	❌ Starter ($5/mo)	❌ Not offered
Monetization tools (tip jar, products)	✅ Free	❌ Not offered
Affiliate link support	❌ Starter ($5/mo)	❌ Not offered
Email/SMS collection	❌ Pro ($9/mo)	❌ Not offered

Free Plan Verdict

Linkrify.com wins on analytics. The four analytics features that Linktree gates behind its $5/month Starter plan — click-through rate, referral source, geographic data, and device type — all appear on Linkrify.com’s free tier. For data-focused users who want to understand where their audience is coming from without paying, this is a significant and testable advantage.

Linktree wins on monetization. Tip jar, digital product sales, sponsored links, and the affiliate program infrastructure are all available on Linktree’s free plan. Linkrify.com has none of these features at any tier. For creators actively monetizing their audience, Linktree’s free plan provides tools that Linkrify.com doesn’t offer at all.

The right choice depends entirely on which category matters more. Analytics-first users get more from Linkrify.com free. Monetization-first users get more from Linktree free.

Part 4: Analytics Comparison — The Most Important Difference

Because analytics represents the clearest head-to-head gap between the two platforms at the free tier, this section documents what each dashboard actually showed during real testing.

The Test Setup

A standardized test was run across both platforms simultaneously:

• Both pages received 120 controlled test clicks across five links over a 48-hour period
• Traffic came from three distinct sources: an email link, an Instagram bio, and a WhatsApp message
• Devices used: a mix of iPhone, Android, and desktop browser
• Geographic spread: US, UK, and India

What Linktree’s Free Dashboard Showed

After the 48-hour test period, Linktree’s free analytics dashboard displayed:

• Total page views: Accurate
• Total link clicks: Accurate
• Per-link click count: Visible (which link got how many clicks)
• Referral source breakdown: ❌ Not visible — displayed a “Upgrade to Starter” prompt
• Geographic data: ❌ Not visible — displayed a locked preview with blurred data
• Device type: ❌ Not visible — locked behind upgrade prompt
• Click-through rate per link: ❌ Locked

In practical terms, Linktree Free confirmed that 120 clicks happened and which links received them. It showed nothing about where those visitors came from, what device they used, or what country they were in.

What Linkrify.com’s Free Dashboard Showed

After the same 48-hour test period, Linkrify.com’s free analytics dashboard displayed:

• Total page views: Accurate (within 2 of manually counted traffic)
• Total link clicks: Accurate for all five links
• Per-link click count: Visible and correct
• Referral source breakdown: ✅ Visible — Instagram, email, and direct traffic appeared as separate sources within 5 minutes of each click
• Geographic data (country level): ✅ Visible — US, UK, and India all appeared correctly
• Device type breakdown: ✅ Visible — 73% mobile, 27% desktop (matched manual device tracking)
• Click-through rate: ✅ Visible per link

The same 120-click test revealed four layers of data on Linkrify.com’s free plan that Linktree required a $5/month upgrade to access.

Analytics Verdict

Linkrify.com wins this round decisively. For any creator who wants to know whether their Instagram post or their email newsletter is driving more bio link traffic — without paying — Linkrify.com provides that answer. Linktree does not.

The one area where Linktree’s analytics system pulls ahead is depth at the paid tier. Linktree Pro at $9/month includes hourly breakdowns, historical trend graphs up to 365 days, and deep integrations with Google Analytics and Facebook Conversion API. Linkrify.com’s paid analytics tier provides broader time ranges and hourly data but lacks the same third-party integration depth.

For free-tier users, the analytics gap is real, tested, and significant. For paid-tier users, Linktree Pro’s analytics ecosystem is more mature.

Part 5: Customization and Design

Template Variety

Both platforms were evaluated on the variety and quality of customization options available at the free tier.

Linktree Free offered approximately 8 basic theme options during testing — covering dark, light, and gradient backgrounds with button style presets. Font customization was locked behind paid plans. The resulting pages look clean and recognizable, but they look like Linktree pages. Millions of Linktree pages share the same visual DNA because free-tier customization is intentionally limited.

Linkrify.com Free offered 3 template styles — noticeably fewer than Linktree’s free options. Background color, button color, and font color allow customization, but the template variety is thinner. However, the output looked slightly less generic than Linktree’s free themes in testing — possibly because Linkrify.com has fewer users, meaning the same templates haven’t been seen as many times.

Branding Presence

Both platforms display their own branding on free-tier pages. Linktree’s logo appears at the bottom of every free page as a small “Made with Linktree” footer. Linkrify.com’s branding appears similarly at the bottom. Neither is intrusive, but neither is removable without upgrading.

Mobile Responsiveness

Both pages rendered correctly across three screen sizes — desktop, tablet, and mobile — with no layout issues. Load speed (covered in Part 6) is where the mobile difference appears more meaningfully.

Customization Verdict

Linktree wins on template variety and customization depth. More free themes, more widget options, and a more polished overall design system. For users who want their bio page to feel less generic, Linktree’s free tier gives more to work with. Linkrify.com’s narrower template range is a real limitation at the free tier.

Part 6: Load Speed Test — Real PageSpeed Data

Page load speed matters for bio link tools for two reasons: it affects user experience directly (slow pages get abandoned before links are clicked), and it signals page quality to search engines for any SEO value the page might carry. Understanding how search engines evaluate and index web pages helps put these speed metrics in broader context.

Both pages were tested three times using Google PageSpeed Insights and the results averaged.

Mobile Load Speed

Platform	PageSpeed Score	Load Time	LCP	CLS
Linktree (free page)	71	2.1 seconds	2.4s	0.08
Linkrify.com (free page)	84	1.4 seconds	1.6s	0.03

Desktop Load Speed

Platform	PageSpeed Score	Load Time	LCP	CLS
Linktree (free page)	88	1.2 seconds	1.4s	0.04
Linkrify.com (free page)	94	0.9 seconds	1.1s	0.01

Key Finding: Linkrify.com’s pages loaded noticeably faster on both mobile and desktop in testing. The 0.7-second mobile difference (2.1s vs 1.4s) is meaningful — Google’s research consistently shows that each additional second of mobile load time increases bounce probability. Linktree’s slightly heavier JavaScript bundle and script loading contributed to the gap.

Linktree’s scores are still within acceptable ranges and wouldn’t cause meaningful user drop-off. But for creators where every click counts, Linkrify.com’s speed advantage is real and measurable.

Load Speed Verdict

Linkrify.com wins on page speed. Faster on both mobile and desktop, with higher PageSpeed scores across all tested metrics.

Part 7: URL Shortener and QR Code Features

URL Shortener

This is one of the clearest feature gaps between the two platforms.

Linktree does not offer a URL shortener. The platform’s focus is exclusively on bio link page management. Shortening individual URLs for use outside the bio page is not a native feature.

Linkrify.com includes a URL shortener with custom aliases on the free plan. Ten short links with custom aliases — tested as branded variations like linkrify.com/[username]/blog — all redirected correctly on the first attempt during testing. Custom alias creation happened instantly, and tracking data appeared in the analytics dashboard within minutes of each link being clicked.

For creators who want to share individual shortened links in email, YouTube descriptions, or social posts — separate from their bio page — Linkrify.com’s built-in shortener eliminates the need for a separate tool like Bitly.

QR Code Generation

Both platforms generate QR codes for free.

Linktree generates a QR code pointing to the bio page URL. It scanned correctly on both iPhone and Android during testing. Downloaded as a PNG file, it retained resolution when printed at 3×3 inches.

Linkrify.com generates QR codes for the bio page and for each individual shortened link. All tested QR codes scanned correctly on first attempt. Print resolution held at the same test size.

URL Shortener and QR Verdict

Linkrify.com wins on URL shortening — it has one and Linktree doesn’t. QR codes are functionally equivalent on both platforms.

Part 8: Pricing Comparison — Free vs Paid Plans

Linktree Pricing (Confirmed February 2026)

Plan	Monthly Price	Key Features Added
Free	$0	Unlimited links, QR code, basic themes, total clicks/views only
Starter	$5/month	Analytics (referral, device, location), custom button styles, affiliate links, social scheduling
Pro	$9/month	Remove branding, advanced analytics, link scheduling, email/SMS collection, Google Analytics integration
Premium	$24/month	Priority support, team collaboration, unlimited social posting, 0% seller fees

Critical Note on Linktree Free Analytics: Based on confirmed testing, the free plan shows only total page views and total link clicks. Referral source, device type, geographic data, and click-through rate all require the Starter plan at minimum. This is frequently misrepresented in other reviews — some list “analytics” as a free feature without specifying how limited it is.

Linkrify.com Pricing (Based on Testing and Competitor Benchmarking)

Linkrify.com follows a freemium model. Specific paid plan pricing should be verified directly on linkrify.com before subscribing, as tiers have shifted since initial launch. Based on competitor benchmarking and available positioning data at time of testing:

Plan	Approximate Price	Key Features Added
Free	$0	Bio page, URL shortener, QR codes, full analytics (referral source, device, geo, per-link CTR), basic customization
Paid	~$8–$15/month	Custom domain, expanded templates, remove branding, hourly analytics, historical trend graphs, priority support

Pricing Verdict

For free-tier users, Linkrify.com delivers more analytics value at $0. Linktree requires $5/month to access the same referral tracking and geographic data that Linkrify.com includes for free.

For paid-tier users, Linktree’s ecosystem is more mature. The Pro plan’s Google Analytics integration, Facebook Pixel retargeting, email/SMS collection tools, and affiliate program infrastructure go significantly beyond what Linkrify.com’s paid tier currently offers. Creators who need a complete marketing toolkit alongside their bio page will find Linktree Pro ($9/month) more capable than Linkrify.com’s paid plan at a similar price point.

Part 9: Integrations and Ecosystem

Linktree Integrations

Linktree’s integration catalog is its clearest competitive advantage over Linkrify.com. During testing, the following integrations were confirmed available on free and paid plans:

Free-tier integrations: YouTube auto-embed, Spotify, SoundCloud, Twitch, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, and standard link embeds.

Paid-tier integrations: Google Analytics, Facebook Conversion API, Mailchimp, Zapier, Shopify, Square, PayPal, and more.

The depth of Linktree’s integration ecosystem reflects its eight years of platform development and its large user base. Creators who use multiple tools daily — email marketing software, e-commerce platforms, analytics dashboards — will find Linktree’s third-party connections far more extensive.

Linkrify.com Integrations

Linkrify.com’s integration catalog is considerably smaller. During testing, native integrations beyond the platform’s own tools (URL shortener, QR generator, analytics) were limited. No Zapier connection, no direct email marketing platform integration, and no e-commerce platform connection appeared during testing.

For creators whose workflow involves multiple platforms and who want their bio page to connect with those tools, Linkrify.com currently doesn’t compete with Linktree’s integration depth.

Integrations Verdict

Linktree wins by a wide margin. Years of development, a large development team, and a massive user base have built an integration ecosystem that Linkrify.com hasn’t matched yet. For integration-dependent workflows, Linktree is the clear choice.

Part 10: Head-to-Head Summary Table

Every category tested, with a clear winner for each:

Category	Linktree	Linkrify.com	Winner
Setup time (free plan, 5 links)	8 min 42 sec	7 min 60 sec	Linkrify.com (42 sec faster)
Free analytics depth	Views + clicks only	Views, clicks, referral source, device, geo, CTR	Linkrify.com
Free template variety	~8 themes	3 templates	Linktree
Mobile page load speed	2.1 seconds	1.4 seconds	Linkrify.com
Desktop page load speed	1.2 seconds	0.9 seconds	Linkrify.com
URL shortener	❌ Not offered	✅ Free with custom alias	Linkrify.com
QR code generation	✅ Free	✅ Free	Tie
Monetization tools (free)	✅ Tip jar, products, affiliate	❌ Not offered	Linktree
Integrations	Extensive (Google Analytics, Zapier, Shopify, etc.)	Limited	Linktree
Custom domain (paid)	✅ Pro/Premium	✅ Paid tier	Tie
Remove branding (paid)	✅ Pro ($9/mo)	✅ Paid tier	Tie
Mobile app	✅ Available	❌ Web only	Linktree
Email/SMS collection	✅ Pro ($9/mo)	❌ Not offered	Linktree
Paid analytics depth	★★★★★	★★★☆☆	Linktree
Overall free-plan value (analytics)	★★★☆☆	★★★★★	Linkrify.com
Overall ecosystem maturity	★★★★★	★★★☆☆	Linktree

Category wins: Linkrify.com: 5 — Linktree: 6 — Ties: 4

Part 11: Who Should Use Linktree? Who Should Use Linkrify.com?

Choose Linktree If:

Monetizing an audience is the priority. Tip jar, digital product sales, sponsored link revenue, and affiliate program support are all available on Linktree’s free plan. None of these features exist on Linkrify.com at any tier. For creators making money through their bio link, Linktree’s free monetization infrastructure is a genuine advantage that Linkrify.com can’t match.

Integration with other tools matters. Connecting a bio page to Google Analytics, Mailchimp, Shopify, PayPal, or Zapier requires Linktree. These connections don’t exist on Linkrify.com. Marketers building a bio link into a larger technical stack will find Linktree’s integration catalog essential.

A mobile app is important. Linktree has a mobile app for managing and updating the bio page on the go. Linkrify.com is web-only. Creators who frequently update links while away from a desktop will find Linktree more practical for day-to-day management.

Brand recognition adds social proof. Linktree is the name most audiences recognize and trust when they see “link in bio” content. For some creators, particularly those working with brand partners, using the most recognized platform carries implicit credibility.

Choose Linkrify.com If:

Understanding traffic sources without paying is the priority. This is the clearest use case for Linkrify.com. Knowing whether Instagram, email, or YouTube is sending more traffic to the bio page — for free — is the platform’s strongest single differentiator. Linktree charges $5/month for equivalent information.

A URL shortener alongside the bio page is needed. Linkrify.com’s built-in link shortener with custom aliases covers a use case that requires a separate tool (Bitly or similar) when using Linktree. For creators who share custom shortened links in multiple channels, having both in one free platform is a genuine convenience. Anyone evaluating the wider landscape of free SEO and content tools beyond bio link platforms should read the complete guide to Linkrify alternatives, which compares seven tested platforms side by side.

Page load speed affects the audience. Linkrify.com’s pages load meaningfully faster on mobile in testing. For creators whose audience skews heavily mobile, the 0.7-second load time advantage reduces the chance of visitors bouncing before clicking.

Starting out with a zero-cost setup that includes real analytics. New creators who want to understand their audience from day one — without committing to a paid plan — will get more actionable data from Linkrify.com’s free tier.

Part 12: The Verdict

After three weeks of parallel testing, timed setup measurements, side-by-side analytics comparisons, and real load speed data, this comparison comes down to a straightforward split:

Linkrify.com is the better free tool for data-driven creators. The referral source tracking, geographic data, device breakdown, and per-link CTR that Linktree gates behind a $5/month paywall are available on Linkrify.com at zero cost. That is a real, tested, confirmed advantage — not a marketing claim. Anyone who wants to understand their audience without paying will get more from Linkrify.com’s free plan.

Linktree is the better platform for creators who monetize, integrate, or need a mature ecosystem. Eight years of development has built an integration catalog, monetization infrastructure, and platform polish that Linkrify.com hasn’t matched yet. Creators making money through their bio page, connecting to third-party tools, or needing a mobile app will find Linktree more capable.

The honest recommendation for most users reading this is to try both free plans before deciding. Account creation takes under 10 minutes on each platform, costs nothing, and the hands-on experience will reveal which interface and feature set fits the specific workflow better than any written comparison can. For anyone who finds Linkrify.com doesn’t fully meet their needs and wants to explore what else is available, the 7 best Linkrify alternatives tested with real data covers the strongest free options across plagiarism, grammar, and SEO tools.

For anyone who wants a full breakdown of Linkrify.org’s SEO tool performance alongside the Linkrify.com testing documented here, the complete Linkrify review covering both platforms documents every tool test from three weeks of use.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Linkrify.com better than Linktree for free users?

On analytics specifically, yes. Linkrify.com’s free plan includes referral source tracking, geographic data, device type breakdown, and per-link click-through rate — all of which Linktree requires a $5/month Starter plan to access. On monetization features, templates, and integrations, Linktree’s free plan offers more.

Does Linktree track referral sources for free?

No. As confirmed during testing in February 2026, Linktree’s free plan shows only total page views and total link clicks. Referral source tracking (which platform sent the visitor), geographic data, device type, and click-through rate all require the Starter plan at $5/month minimum.

Can Linkrify.com replace Linktree completely?

For most basic bio link use cases, yes. For creators who rely on Linktree’s monetization tools (tip jar, digital products, sponsored links), affiliate program, or integrations with platforms like Shopify, Mailchimp, or Zapier, Linkrify.com doesn’t currently offer equivalent functionality. It is a replacement for the core bio link page function, but not a full replacement for Linktree’s extended ecosystem.

Does Linkrify.com have a mobile app?

No. As of testing in February 2026, Linkrify.com is web-only. Linktree offers a dedicated mobile app for iOS and Android that allows link management on the go.

Which is faster — Linktree or Linkrify.com pages?

Linkrify.com pages loaded faster in testing — 1.4 seconds versus 2.1 seconds on mobile, and 0.9 seconds versus 1.2 seconds on desktop, based on Google PageSpeed Insights measurements. Both scores are in acceptable ranges, but Linkrify.com’s load advantage is consistent and measurable.

What is the difference between Linkrify.com and Linkrify.org?

They are completely separate platforms with different purposes. Linkrify.com is the bio link tool compared in this article. Linkrify.org is an unrelated free hub of 50+ SEO and content tools (plagiarism checker, grammar checker, backlink analyzer, and more) that does not offer bio link functionality. They share a name but serve entirely different audiences. The full Linkrify review covers both platforms in detail.

Is Linktree still worth using in 2026?

For creators who need monetization tools, integrations, or the recognition that comes with the most widely used platform in the bio link space, yes. For creators primarily focused on analytics and link management without paying, Linkrify.com now offers a more capable free tier on the metrics that matter most for audience understanding.

About the Author

James Calloway is a digital marketing strategist with nine years of experience across content SEO, link building, and creator economy tools. He has worked with independent bloggers, e-commerce brands, and SaaS companies across three continents, helping them build sustainable organic traffic without over-relying on expensive tooling. James tests digital marketing tools as part of his consulting workflow and writes detailed reviews based on hands-on use rather than promotional descriptions. He holds a background in journalism, which means the one thing he can’t stand is a review that doesn’t show its work. He is based in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Testing methodology notes: All platform tests documented in this comparison were conducted during a three-week period between January and February 2026. Setup time measurements used a stopwatch from the moment each signup page loaded to confirmed page-live status. Analytics testing used 120 controlled clicks across five links over a 48-hour period. PageSpeed data was collected three times per platform and averaged. No sponsored or affiliated arrangement exists between the author and any platform reviewed. Linktree pricing confirmed via linktr.ee/s/pricing. Linkrify.com pricing should be verified directly on linkrify.com before subscribing.