Linktree's November 2025 Price Hike — What Changed
In November 2025 Linktree quietly raised prices across every paid plan with no advance notice:
| Plan | Old Price | New Price | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | $5/mo | $8/mo | +60% |
| Pro | $9/mo | $15/mo | +67% |
| Premium | $24/mo | $35/mo | +46% |
Creators who were on annual plans were grandfathered in temporarily — but renewals hit the new prices. The backlash on Reddit and Twitter was immediate. The phrase "Linktree alternative" saw a notable search spike following the announcement.
What makes this particularly galling: even at $15/month (Pro), Linktree still charges a 9% commission on digital product sales. Only the $35/month Premium plan drops the fee to 0%.
The Real Annual Cost of Linktree in 2026
Here's what creators actually pay if they sell digital products:
- Linktree Free: $0 subscription + 12% commission. At $500/month in product sales = $60/month to Linktree = $720/year.
- Linktree Pro ($15/mo): $180/year subscription + 9% commission. At $500/month in sales = $45 + $180 = $225/month, $2,700/year.
- Linktree Premium ($35/mo): $420/year for 0% commission. Break-even on commission savings vs. Pro = $467/month in sales.
None of these include Smart Link Optimization — because Linktree doesn't have it at any price.
What You Get from Flonix Pro for $6/Month
Flonix Pro launches at $6/month — less than Linktree's cheapest paid plan:
- Smart Link Optimization (auto-ranks links every 7 days by click data)
- All 8 niche-specific templates (fitness, beauty, wellness, tech, creator, business)
- Full analytics — 30-day trends, referrers, country data, per-link click counts
- Product blocks with compare-at pricing
- Booking link auto-detection (Calendly, Cal.com, Topmate)
- 12 branded social platform blocks
- Instagram automations (DM triggers, comment-to-DM flows)
- 0% commission on all plans
That's more features than Linktree Premium at 83% less cost.
Side-by-Side: Post-Hike Linktree vs Flonix
| Feature | Linktree Pro $15/mo | Flonix Pro $6/mo |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | $15 | $6 |
| Commission on sales | 9% | 0% |
| Smart link ranking | No | Yes |
| Niche templates | Colour themes only | 8 structural layouts |
| Instagram automations | No | Yes |
| Annual savings | — | $108/year vs Linktree Pro |
How to Switch from Linktree to Flonix in 10 Minutes
- Sign up at flonix.pro
- Note your Linktree links (keep Linktree open in another tab)
- Choose a Flonix template matching your niche
- Add your links, product blocks, and social icons
- Publish your Flonix page
- Update your Instagram bio URL to your Flonix URL
- Cancel Linktree
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Linktree raise prices in 2025?
Linktree has not provided a public explanation beyond standard "improving the platform" language. The increases ranged from 46% to 67% depending on plan with no advance notice to existing subscribers.
Is Flonix cheaper than Linktree after the price hike?
Yes. Flonix Pro at $6/month is less than Linktree's Starter ($8/month) — the cheapest paid Linktree plan. Flonix Pro includes features not available on any Linktree plan (Smart Link Optimization, Instagram automations, 0% commission).
What happens to Linktree annual subscribers after the price hike?
Annual subscribers were typically grandfathered at their original price until renewal. At renewal, the new higher prices apply.
