Linktree is widely known as a link-in-bio tool but its paid creator features have evolved it into a genuine earning platform. Creators can sell digital products, access paid links, and collect fan payments directly through their Linktree page without needing a separate website. The Commerce feature lets you connect Gumroad, Shopify, or other stores directly to your bio, and the Payment Link feature lets fans send you money with a single tap. For creators who already drive traffic to their Linktree from social media, adding paid products or tipping features takes minutes and requires no technical setup.
Pay
You keep earnings from any product or payment link you set up, minus the processing fee from your connected payment provider. No Linktree commission on sales for Pro plan users. Pro plan costs $9 per month.
How You Make Money
You add product links, payment links, or tipping features to your Linktree page. Followers who click your bio link can purchase directly or send payments without leaving the flow.
Payment Method
Depends on connected processor, typically Stripe, PayPal, or Gumroad
Minimum Payment
Set by connected payment processor
Withdrawal Speed
Set by connected payment processor
Pros
Zero technical setup required, monetize your existing bio traffic in minutes
Works alongside any product platform like Gumroad, Teachable, or Etsy
Over 50 million users globally meaning the tool is instantly recognizable to social media audiences
No commission taken by Linktree on sales for Pro plan subscribers
Great complement to any other earning platform already in your toolkit
Cons
Linktree itself does not generate income, it only helps convert existing traffic
Pro plan at $9 per month is required to remove Linktree branding and access advanced monetization
Earnings depend entirely on how much quality traffic you're already driving from social media
Not a standalone income tool without a pre-existing content presence
Best For
Social media creators and content producers who already drive link-in-bio traffic and want to convert that flow into product sales or direct fan payments without building a standalone website
