Compared 2026-09-10
Milkshake or Linktree: which format fits your page?
The short answer: Milkshake is a mobile-only, swipeable card layout built inside its own app, while Linktree is a standard link list edited from any browser. The decision is mostly about format and device, not price.
Side by side
| Question | Milkshake | Linktree |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | $0, build a site inside the app | $0, unlimited basic links, Linktree branding shown |
| Entry paid tier | $2.99 a month, Lite | $0 free, Starter around $8 monthly |
| Higher tiers | $6.99 a month Pro, $10.00 a month Pro+, discounted yearly | Pro plan removes branding at a higher monthly price |
| Where you build it | The Milkshake phone app only | Any browser, on desktop or phone |
| Format | Swipeable visual cards | A standard vertical list of links |
| Click analytics | Included on paid tiers | Included, across free and paid tiers |
| Seller fee | None at any tier | Not a core feature of the free or entry tiers |
Prices sourced from each provider's own pricing page, 2026-09-10. Pricing changes; verify the provider's checkout before buying.
When Milkshake is the better fit
- You want a visually distinct, swipeable card format
- You are comfortable building and updating the page entirely on your phone
- A more visual, personal-branding-led layout fits your audience better
- You do not need to edit the page from a laptop
When Linktree is the better fit
- You want to build or edit the page from a laptop, not just a phone
- You want the most widely recognized link-in-bio brand
- A conventional list layout is easier for visitors to scan quickly
- You want a larger integration list on higher tiers
Where Fullink fits, as a third option
Fullink is browser-based, like Linktree, with no app required. Free covers five links at $0, and PRO at $9 a month adds click analytics and Stripe-hosted payment links. It does not offer Milkshake's swipeable card format; if that visual style is the actual draw, neither Linktree nor Fullink reproduce it. Both remain conventional, list-based pages by comparison.
Free covers 5 links at $0. PRO is $9 a month and adds Stripe-hosted payment links, supporter tiers and no Fullink branding.
Questions people ask
- Can Milkshake be edited on a computer?
- No. Milkshake is built and edited entirely inside its phone app, with no browser-based editor.
- Is Linktree free to use?
- Yes, Linktree has a $0 free plan with unlimited basic links, though it shows Linktree branding until you move to a paid tier.
- Does Milkshake's card format perform better for engagement than a standard list?
- This varies by audience; a visually distinct format can stand out, but a standard list is often faster for a visitor to scan when they already know what they are looking for.
- Can I preview how my Milkshake page looks on desktop before publishing?
- Since Milkshake is app-only, previewing typically happens within the app itself on the phone; there is no dedicated desktop preview mode.
- Does switching between Milkshake and Linktree require rebuilding the page from scratch?
- Yes, since neither offers a direct import from the other, moving means recreating your links, labels and order manually on the new platform.
- Which one is more forgiving if I want to change the page's layout later?
- Linktree's list format is simpler to reorder and relabel at any time; Milkshake's card-based layout can require more rework to restructure once a lot of content is already in place.
- Does Milkshake's app work offline, or does it require a live connection to edit?
- Editing requires an internet connection to save changes; the app itself is not designed for extended offline use while building a page.