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Creator Link Studio vs Linktree

Linktree is a link-in-bio page that lets creators share links, collect contacts and sell digital products and courses from one URL. Selling digital products and courses through Linktree is only available in selected countries. Here is how the two compare, with sources.

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Platform Fee

What each platform keeps from your sales.

Creator Link Studio3% to 20% by plan (falls as you grow)
Linktree$0 to $35/mo, plus 0% to 12% of salesSource

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

Linktree details checked on September 25, 2026 from the linked pages.

Creator Link StudioLinktree
Platform fee3% to 20% by plan (falls as you grow)Free $0; Starter $8/mo ($6/mo billed annually); Pro $15/mo ($12/mo annually); Premium $35/mo ($30/mo annually). Linktree fee on digital product and course sales is 12% on Free, 9% on Starter and Pro, and 0% on Premium; card processing fees apply on all plans, plus $0.25 per payout. source
PayoutsDirect to your bank accountProduct and course sales settle to the bank account connected to the creator's payment account, on a daily, weekly or monthly schedule the creator chooses. Affiliate commissions (US only) are usually paid monthly once they reach $10. source
What you can sellPosts, pay-per-view, bundles, memberships with tiers, services, events, linksOne-time digital products such as eBooks, guides, templates and courses, affiliate links and sponsored links. Pricing page also lists paid access to private communities (US only). Recurring memberships and bookings are not listed in the selling guide. source
Social publishingPublishes to 9 social networks from one studioYes. Social Planner auto-posts to Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest and YouTube Shorts; the pricing page lists social media scheduling on Premium. source
AI toolsAI captions, AI inbox replies, AI influencersAn AI idea generator and caption writer for social posts, plus Instagram comment and DM auto-replies (unlimited on Premium). source
Your audienceExport your audience and media any timeYes. Audience contacts can be exported as a CSV from the Audience tab on all plans. source

Linktree or Creator Link Studio?

Why Choose Linktree

Creators who mainly need a simple, widely recognized link page with optional digital product sales and social scheduling.

  • Free plan with unlimited basic links
  • Built-in social scheduling to six networks
  • Contact CSV export on every plan

Why Choose Creator Link Studio

You want one page that sells everything and a studio that publishes it everywhere.

  • You post to several social networks and want one studio that publishes to all of them
  • You sell more than subscriptions: pay-per-view, bundles, services, events and links
  • You want AI to draft captions and DM replies in your voice, with your approval
  • You want a fee that falls as you grow rather than a flat rate

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Linktree take a cut of sales?
Yes, on lower plans. Linktree charges 12% on Free and 9% on Starter and Pro for digital product and course sales, and 0% on Premium; processing fees and a $0.25 payout fee apply on all plans.
Can Linktree post to my social accounts?
Yes. Its Social Planner auto-posts to Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest and YouTube Shorts, and social scheduling is listed on the Premium plan.
Can I export my Linktree audience?
Yes. Linktree lets you export audience contacts as a CSV file from the Audience tab on all plans.
Can I use Creator Link Studio and Linktree at the same time?
Yes. Keep your Linktree page live while you set up, publish to both from the studio, and put your new page in every bio so fans can move at their own pace.

Try It Alongside Linktree.

Memberships, pay-per-view, services and events, with payouts to your bank.

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