Linktree charges $5–9/month to host what is, at heart, one small page — and stamps its own branding on the free tier. Linkleaf is that page on your own domain: 6 themes, drag-to-reorder blocks, link scheduling, email capture into your own database, and analytics nobody else can see or sell.
If you've searched for a Linktree alternative, Linkleaf is the pay-once option worth putting at the top of the list: Linkleaf is $19, one time, and covers the same core job Linktree charges $5–9/mo for.
What makes Linkleaf the pick for 2026
- Full profile — Avatar upload, display name, bio and a social icon row covering 12 networks.
- Blocks — Links with optional thumbnails and hover animation, headers/dividers, embedded YouTube, and email-collect blocks.
- Drag to reorder — Grab the grip, drop, done — order saves automatically.
- Link scheduling — Give any block a start/end date — launch-day links and limited drops handle themselves.
- 6 polished themes — Gradient, glass, minimal light, dark, neon, paper — plus custom accent color, custom background and a custom CSS box for full control.
Linkleaf vs Linktree, at a glance
| Linkleaf | Linktree | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $19 once | $5–9/mo, forever |
| Your own domain | Yes, natively | Paid plan only |
| Their branding on your page | None | On free plan |
| Email capture + CSV export | Built in | Paid plan |
| Link scheduling | Built in | Paid plan |
| Analytics | Yours, in your SQLite | Theirs, on their servers |
| Custom CSS | Yes | No |
| Cost over 3 years | $19 | $180–324 |
Three months of Linktree Pro costs more than Linkleaf does once — and you get your own domain from day one.
Common questions
Is it really free on GitHub?
Yes — MIT source at github.com/bensblueprints/Link-Leaf-mvp, always. $19 buys the packaged installer, 1-click setup and updates.
Do I need a server?
For a public page, yes — a $5 VPS with the included Docker setup. Even VPS + Linkleaf in year one costs about what Linktree charges, and after that the app itself is free forever. Desktop mode works for building and previewing your page.
Can I migrate from Linktree?
There's no automatic importer — honestly. You re-add your links in the admin panel; most pages take under ten minutes to rebuild, and then you never pay rent on them again.
The bottom line
Linkleaf won't out-feature Linktree on every axis — no subscription tool with a bigger team and a bigger roadmap loses on everything. But for the core job, $19 once against $5–9/mo forever is a trade most people should at least look at. Linkleaf is part of OneTimeSuite, a catalog of pay-once apps that replace subscription SaaS.
Try Linkleaf — $19, once
Self-hosted link-in-bio with themes, link scheduling, email capture & analytics — no monthly fee.