Link in Bio Fee Calculator (2026)
Updated May 2026
Every link in bio tool has two cost layers: the monthly subscription and the seller fee on digital sales. This calculator ranks every tool by total monthly cost at your sales volume. Values verified July 6, 2026. Stripe processing (~2.9% + $0.30) is excluded so tools compare like-for-like at the platform-fee layer.
Cost layers explained
- Layer 1: Monthly subscription (fixed).
- Layer 2: Seller fee on digital sales (variable — a % of your sales).
- Layer 3 (excluded here): Stripe/PayPal processing, applies uniformly across every tool.
Break-even math
- Linktree Premium ($35/mo, 0%) beats Linktree Free (12%) at ~$389/mo in digital sales.
- Stan Store Creator ($29/mo, 0% platform) becomes attractive vs Linklay + Stripe above ~$4,000/mo in sales.
- Beacons Creator Plus ($30/mo, 0%) beats Beacons Free (9%) at ~$334/mo in digital sales.
- Hoo.be Premium ($29.99/mo, 0%) beats Hoo.be Free (9%) at ~$333/mo in native transactions.
Every tool, every tier
| Tool · tier | Subscription | Seller fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linklay Free | $0 | 0% | Links out — no Linklay fee |
| Linklay Pro | $9.99/mo | 0% | Links out — no Linklay fee |
| Linktree Free | $0 | 12% | Seller fee on digital sales |
| Linktree Starter | $8/mo | 9% | Seller fee on digital sales |
| Linktree Pro | $15/mo | 9% | Seller fee on digital sales |
| Linktree Premium | $35/mo | 0% | Seller fee on digital sales |
| Beacons Free Forever | $0 | 9% | Seller fee on digital sales |
| Beacons Creator Plus | $30/mo | 0% | Seller fee on digital sales |
| Stan Store Creator | $29/mo | 0% | + Stripe processing on sales |
| Stan Store Creator Pro | $99/mo | 0% | + Stripe processing on sales |
| Hoo.be Free | $0 | 9% | Native transactions |
| Hoo.be Pro | $9.99/mo | 5% | Native transactions |
| Hoo.be Premium | $29.99/mo | 0% | Native transactions |
| Later Starter | $25/mo | 0% | Bundled with scheduling |
Verified July 6, 2026. Excludes Stripe/PayPal processing.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the link in bio fee calculator work?
The calculator multiplies your monthly digital-product sales volume by each tool's seller fee, then adds the tool's monthly subscription. Values verified July 6, 2026. Stripe processing (~2.9% + $0.30/txn) is excluded so tools compare like-for-like at the platform-fee layer.
Why does Linklay show $0 in fees at any sales volume?
Linklay does not process creator payments or take a cut of creator sales. Any fees on those sales are charged by the external checkout provider (Stripe, Shopify, etc.), not by Linklay.
At what monthly volume does Linktree Premium pay for itself?
Linktree Premium ($35/mo, 0% seller fee) beats Linktree Free (12% seller fee) at roughly $389/mo in digital sales.
When is Stan Store cheaper than Linklay + Stripe?
Stan Store charges 0% platform fee at $29/mo. Linklay + a Stripe checkout charges $9.99/mo (Linklay Pro) + 2.9%+$0.30 per transaction (Stripe). For a creator doing <$4,000/mo in sales, Linklay + Stripe is cheaper on total fees.