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The Linktree alternative

Obsydian vs Linktree

The privacy-first link-in-bio for creators who also need to protect what they post.

★★★★★ Loved by privacy-first creators
Overview

What is Linktree?

Linktree is the platform that defined the link-in-bio category. It gives you one page to collect all your links, with a polished editor, a big template library, and integrations for tips, music and commerce. It's the default for mainstream creators and brands — but it's a general-purpose tool, not built around protecting the content you share.

CategoryLink-in-bio
BackgroundLaunched 2016 · Melbourne, Australia
TaglineThe original link-in-bio

We're biased — but honest.

Linktree is fine if all you need is a tidy list of links. But it does nothing to protect the content you're linking to, its free page carries Linktree branding, and its policies can be unforgiving to creators in less mainstream niches. Obsydian starts where Linktree stops: the same unlimited-link page, plus watermarking and metadata scrubbing built in, on a platform that won't deplatform you for your niche.

Side by side

Obsydian vs Linktree, feature by feature

FeatureObsydianLinktree
Links on the free planUnlimitedUnlimited
Free page without their brandingSmall badge on Free — removed on paid
Built-in image watermarkingVisible — 10/mo free, unlimited on paid
Invisible (steganographic) watermarkOn paid
Automatic EXIF / GPS removalAlways on, every image
On-device video metadata scrubber
Creator-friendly content policiesYes — won't deplatform your nicheRestricted
Click & view analyticsFree basic · deeper on paidBasic (paid for more)
Custom domainOn Black
Starting paid price£9 / mo$5 / mo

Comparison reflects each provider's publicly listed plans and features as of June 2026. Details change — check each provider for the latest.

Pricing

Linktree pricing vs Obsydian

Linktree
  • Free$0Unlimited links, Linktree branding
  • Starterfrom $5/mo
  • Profrom $9/moAnalytics, more customization
  • Premiumfrom $24/mo
Obsydian
  • Free£0Unlimited links · 10 protected files/mo · always-on scrubbing
  • Studio£9/moUnlimited watermarking · invisible watermark · analytics
  • Black£19/mo5 profiles · custom domain · priority support · vault (closed beta)
Full pricing

Comparison reflects each provider's publicly listed plans and features as of June 2026. Details change — check each provider for the latest.

The honest take

Linktree: pros & cons

What Linktree does well

  • Instantly recognised — the category default
  • Polished editor and a large template library
  • Deep commerce, tipping and music integrations
  • Unlimited links even on the free plan

Where it falls short

  • Free pages carry Linktree branding
  • No content protection — no watermarking or metadata scrubbing
  • Policies can be strict on creators in non-mainstream niches
  • Deeper analytics and customization are paywalled

Choose Obsydian if…

  • You post photos or video and want them watermarked and EXIF/GPS-stripped at the source
  • You're a creator whose niche mainstream platforms treat as second-class, tired of walking on eggshells
  • You want a page with just a small badge on Free, not third-party branding baked into the design
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Stick with Linktree if…

  • You need Linktree's specific commerce and tip integrations today
  • You just want the most widely-recognised link list and never touch media protection
Questions

Obsydian vs Linktree, answered

Is Obsydian a free Linktree alternative?
Yes. Obsydian's free plan gives you an unlimited-link page with a small "Made with Obsydian" badge (removed on any paid plan), always-on EXIF/GPS scrubbing, and 10 protected files a month — no card required.
How much does Linktree cost?
Linktree has a free plan, with paid tiers starting around $5/mo (Starter), $9/mo (Pro) and $24/mo (Premium) as of 2026. Obsydian is a flat £9 Studio or £19 Black, with a genuinely useful free tier.
Can I import my Linktree?
Yes — paste your Linktree URL into Obsydian's editor and it pulls all your links across in one click, no retyping. From there you can group them into your own categories and reorder freely.
Is Obsydian friendlier to independent creators than Linktree?
It's built for them. Obsydian is designed for creators whose niche mainstream platforms can be funny about, and won't deplatform you for it, while adding watermarking and metadata protection Linktree doesn't offer.
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