A practical, premium-tier comparison across customization, analytics depth, forms, integrations, performance, branding and more. Data points and notes are based on your internal testing and plan descriptions.
Both are capable. LinkHive Premium shines if you want deeper button actions, detailed logs/heatmaps, tighter metadata control, and faster loads (per your tests). Linktree remains a solid all-rounder with broad adoption and integrations.
Creators/brands needing advanced interactivity (copy+redirect, reveal_code, webhooks, countdown unlock), granular analytics (raw logs, coordinates), and premium performance.
Users satisfied with a standard toolset, broad ecosystem, and familiar editor — without a need for the extra-deep actions/logging LinkHive emphasizes.
Notes reflect your provided comparison; offerings can change. Always confirm current plan details.
| Feature | LinkHive Premium | Linktree Premium / Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Customizable Themes / Styles | ✅ Full control: colors, fonts, layouts, shapes, backgrounds, icon painting | ✅ Multiple themes, custom BG, fonts, hide branding |
| Advanced Action Buttons / Custom Buttons | ✅ copy, copy+redirect, reveal_code, webhook, smart_redirect, modal_copy, countdown_unlock, share API | ⚠️ Link actions & scheduling available; fewer interactive types vs LinkHive |
| Embedded Live Streams | ✅ Auto-embed Twitch / Kick when live | ✅ Media/video embeds in paid tiers |
| Analytics & Tracking | ✅ Detailed logs: visits, click_events, tracking links (?id=), heatmap (click coordinates), raw logs, geo (premium) |
✅ Standard analytics: clicks, views, referrers, location, UTM tracking |
| Newsletter & Forms | ✅ Built-in newsletter + contact forms (DB/email/webhook) | ✅ Email capture & integrations (e.g., Mailchimp/Zapier) |
| Webhook / Integration Support | ✅ Webhooks on buttons & forms | ✅ Webhook/Zapier integrations in Pro |
| Metadata & Open Graph | ✅ Full OG/meta, OG image, dynamic favicon (premium) | ✅ Custom OG/meta in higher tiers |
| Performance & Speed | ✅ PageSpeed result: ~97 mobile / 88 desktop | ⚠️ PageSpeed result: ~72 mobile / 69 desktop |
| Preview / Edit Modes | ✅ Live preview, inline CSS overrides, share-bot mode | ✅ Live preview/editor; less granular override |
| Security & Moderation | ✅ Suspended/banned states, validation, safe redirects, Turnstile, bot modes | ✅ Account controls & spam protection |
| Domain / Branding | ✅ Custom domain, custom favicon, verified badge | ✅ Custom domain (higher plans), remove branding, custom logo |
| Export / Data & Reporting | ✅ CSV export, Raw logs (if enabled), click events, export options | ✅ CSV export & reports |
Performance and availability of features can vary over time and by plan; always verify current documentation.
Yes. LinkHive has a free tier with essentials. Upgrade to Pro/Premium for advanced analytics, premium designs and deeper customization.
No. LinkHive is beginner-friendly. Create and customize your page in minutes — no code required.
Manually recreate links/blocks in LinkHive, upload assets, and (optionally) point your custom domain. Most pages can be rebuilt quickly.