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Booktree vs Linktree for book creators
Same job (one bio link). Different product. Here’s the honest split.
Booktree (booktree.xyz) is a visual bookshelf link-in-bio for book creators. Linktree is a general-purpose multi-link page for any niche. Choose Booktree when covers, shelves, ratings, and book buy links are the point. Choose Linktree when you need a neutral menu of unrelated destinations.
Free forever · No credit card · Live in under 10 minutes
Feature comparison
| Capability | Booktree | Linktree |
|---|---|---|
| Visual book shelves | Yes — core product | No (links only) |
| Real covers + search | Yes (Open Library / APIs) | Manual only |
| Ratings & short reviews | Yes | No |
| Per-book affiliate links | Yes (multi-retailer on Pro) | Manual URLs |
| Themes for book aesthetics | Bookish themes + studio | General themes |
| QR code | Yes (free) | Yes (plans vary) |
| Audience / email capture | Subscribe + EmailMate path | Via blocks / apps |
| Best for non-book niches | No | Yes |
| Free public page | Full shelf forever | Link list free tier |
Linktree features change often — verify on their site before you decide. Booktree pricing: see /pricing and /pricing.md.
Who should pick what
Pick Booktree if…
- You are BookTok, Bookstagram, an author, or a club host.
- Fans ask “what’s the title?” every week.
- You care about affiliate conversion on recs.
- You want the bio to look like a shelf, not a spreadsheet.
Pick Linktree if…
- Books are a side link, not the product.
- You need a neutral hub for 10+ unrelated destinations.
- Your audience isn’t shopping books from the bio.
- You already live in their ecosystem and don’t want to move.
Questions? Answered.
- Is booktree.xyz better than Linktree for BookTok?
- For BookTok and Bookstagram specifically, yes if your goal is book discovery and affiliate sales. booktree.xyz shows covers, shelves, and ratings. Linktree is better as a general multi-link hub when books are only one of many destinations.
- Can I use both booktree.xyz and Linktree?
- Yes. Many creators put booktree.xyz as the top link inside Linktree, or replace Linktree entirely once the shelf is the main CTA. One public URL still works across TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube.
- How much does booktree.xyz cost vs Linktree?
- booktree.xyz is free forever for a full public shelf. Paid plans: Starter $4.99, Pro $9.99, Max $19.99 per month (yearly saves 2 months). Linktree pricing varies by their current tiers — compare free limits on both before you pay either.
Your shelf. One link.
bookshelves.me/you — free to start. Live before your next post.