What’s Included on the Free Plan
See exactly what the Free plan includes and excludes, how to get started without a credit card, and the common triggers that push operators to Starter or Pro.
Linkssi's Free plan is genuinely free forever — not a timed trial. You get a real bio page, the full block builder for links and rich embeds, and basic click analytics without entering payment details.
This article sets honest expectations for prospects and support: what Free includes, what it does not, and when to upgrade.
What is included
- One bio page with Linkssi slug (
linkssi.com/yourbrand) - Page builder — links, headings, rich embeds (YouTube, Spotify, TikTok, Instagram, Vimeo, etc.), unlimited embed count
- Basic click analytics in Dashboard → Analytics
- Account and Media library access for uploads used on the page
- Registration at Create an account with no credit card
Free is enough to launch a credible bio, share it on social, and measure which links get taps.
What is not included
Free does not include:
- Custom domain (Starter+)
- Hide Linkssi branding (Starter+)
- Contact card block (Starter+)
- 90-day analytics and weekly trends (Starter+)
- Lead forms, Leads inbox, Contacts CRM (Pro+)
- Bookings (Pro+)
- Smart Sites pixel and external embeds (Pro+)
- Advanced analytics sources/geo/devices (Pro+)
See Plans and Pricing for the full matrix.
Getting started on Free
- Register at Create an account.
- Claim your slug and build in Dashboard → Bio.
- Share your URL; review Dashboard → Analytics after a few days.
- When you need a custom domain or CRM, upgrade from Dashboard → Billing.
Walkthrough: Getting Started.
Best practices
Use Free to validate layout and content before paying. Publish real links and one hero embed — do not treat Free as a sandbox with lorem ipsum.
Tip: The Linkssi footer on Free pages is normal — upgrading to Starter removes it via hide branding. See Hide Linkssi Branding.
Growing beyond Free
Common upgrade triggers: client asks for custom domain, footer branding looks unprofessional, 90-day trend data needed for reporting, or contact card requested at events. Each maps to Starter — see Plans and Pricing.
Comparison to trials
Some competitors time-limit free tiers. Linkssi Free does not expire — your page stays live. Paid features simply remain gated until subscription.
What Free users still build
Free is production-ready for personal brands, side projects, and proof-of-concept before client work. Many users stay on Free indefinitely if CRM and custom domain are not requirements — that is by design, not a limitation bug.
Free vs Starter decision tree
| Question | If yes → |
|---|---|
| Need custom domain? | Starter |
| Footer branding bothers clients? | Starter |
| Want save-to-phone contact card? | Starter |
| Need lead forms or CRM? | Pro (not Starter) |
| Happy with linkssi.com slug and basic analytics? | Stay Free |
Common mistakes
Expecting lead capture on Free — requires Pro. Attempting to add a custom domain before upgrading — Domains area will prompt Starter+. Confusing Free with a 7-day trial — there is no automatic charge; see Refunds only after you voluntarily subscribe to a paid plan.