2026 Honest Comparison

Linq.es vs Linktree: Why Pay $24/mo When You Get More for €3.25/mo?

Linktree stops at a bio page. Linq.es gives you a customizable Link-in-Bio, a full /s/ URL Shortener with UTM builder, a 1-tap .vcf Digital Business Card, and real-time Lead Webhooks.

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Feature Linq.es Pro (€3.25/mo) Linktree Pro ($24/mo)
Custom Link-in-Bio Page (20+ themes, animations, badges) ✅ Included (Free & Pro) ✅ Included
Standalone URL Shortener (linq.es/s/slug) ✅ 5 Free / Unlimited Pro Vanity Slugs ❌ Not included
Built-in UTM Campaign Builder ✅ Included on all shortlinks ❌ Paid add-on / external tool needed
1-Tap Smartphone Contact Card (.vcf vCard) ✅ Native .vcf download included ❌ Not native
Downloadable High-Res QR Codes ✅ For Profiles & every Shortlink ⚠️ Profile only
Lead Capture Form + Zapier/Make/n8n Webhooks ✅ Instant email alerts, CSV & Webhooks ⚠️ Limited integrations
Meta Pixel, TikTok Pixel & GA4 Tracking ✅ Included in Pro ✅ Pro tier only
Password-Protected Links & 18+ Age Gate ✅ Server-side bcrypt lock & 18+ gate ⚠️ Sensitive content warning only
Page Load Speed ⚡ Sub-50ms (Go SSR + Cloudflare Edge) 🐢 Heavy client-side JS bundle
Annual Price €39 / year (~€3.25/mo) ~$240 / year ($20–$24/mo)

1. Built-In URL Shortener (/s/)

With Linktree, you still need Bitly to shorten campaign links for X, LinkedIn, newsletters, or YouTube descriptions. Linq.es includes linq.es/s/your-slug with UTM parameters, QR codes, expiration dates, and password locks.

2. Native 1-Tap vCard (.vcf)

Meet clients at conferences or events? Visitors can tap "Save Contact" on your Linq.es page to save your phone number, email, company, and bio directly into their iOS or Android contacts.

3. 85% Lower Annual Cost

Linktree Pro costs up to $288/year. Linq.es Pro Annual is just €39/year (€3.25/mo) and supports up to 10 separate profiles under one account.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is Linq.es different from Linktree?

Linq.es unifies three tools into one fast platform: a customizable Link-in-Bio page, a full URL shortener (linq.es/s/) with UTM builder, and a digital business card (.vcf vCard) with real-time lead capture webhooks.

Is there a free plan?

Yes! Our Starter plan is free forever and includes 1 profile page, up to 10 links, 5 active shortlinks with UTM builder, 1 media embed, vCard contact download, and lead capture.

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