Linkhiver vs Stan Store: do you need a free page or a $29 storefront?
This is the rare comparison where both sides are right. Stan Store is a monetization machine: your bio link becomes a store with 1-tap checkout. Linkhiver is a link-in-bio page with real analytics that costs nothing. The question is which problem you actually have.
Quick answer
Linkhiver is a free Stan Store alternative for the link-in-bio layer — 10 links, 365-day analytics and 0% fees at $0 — while Stan Store is a $29–$99/month creator storefront with native checkout, courses and bookings and no free plan (as of August 2026).
Summary
- Stan Store is a storefront in your bio: courses, digital products and bookings with native 1-tap checkout at $29–$99/month, after a 14-day trial — there is no free plan.
- Linkhiver is the page layer: links, embeds, QR and 365-day analytics free, with selling handled by the store links you already use — $0 to $45 a year.
- Both take 0% transaction fees — the real difference is whether you pay a monthly platform fee for native checkout.
Feature-by-feature comparison
| Feature | Linkhiver | Stan Store |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Real free plan, no card required | 14-day trial, then a paid plan |
| Monthly price | $0, or Pro at $6/month | $29/month (Creator) or $99/month (Creator Pro) |
| Cost per year | $0 free, or $45/year on Pro | $348–$1,188 a year |
| Transaction fees | 0% — checkout stays external and yours | 0%, always |
| Native checkout & products | By design — link Gumroad, Ko-fi, Shopier or Shopify | Courses, digital products and coaching sold natively with 1-tap checkout |
| Bookings & appointments | Link your Calendly or booking page | Native booking built in |
| Link-in-bio page | 10 links free, 11 templates, embeds from 9 platforms | Your store doubles as the bio page |
| Trial pressure | No trial clock — the free plan is permanent | 14-day trial before the monthly fee starts |
Verified on August 22, 2026 from Stan Store's public site and pricing coverage. Details change — check both pricing pages before deciding.
When Stan Store fits better
An honest list — for many sellers Stan is worth every dollar:
- You sell courses, coaching or digital products and want checkout, delivery and funnels in one tool.
- Your revenue already clears the $29/month bar and native 1-tap checkout will raise conversion.
- You want bookings, payments and the bio page consolidated into a single subscription.
When Linkhiver fits better
Choose Linkhiver if these sound like you:
- You need the link-in-bio layer, not a storefront — and $0 beats $348 a year while you grow.
- You already sell through Gumroad, Ko-fi, Shopier or Shopify and just need one page that measures the clicks.
- You want free analytics, QR codes, a URL shortener and an email signup block without a trial clock.
Using Linkhiver with (or after) Stan
- Create your free Linkhiver page and claim your username.
- Add your top links — and if you keep Stan, add your Stan checkout link as one of them.
- Pick one of the 11 free templates and match your brand.
- Swap the link in your Instagram, TikTok and YouTube bios.
- Watch the 365-day analytics to see what your audience actually taps before paying for more tooling.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Stan Store cost?
Stan Store is $29/month (Creator) or $99/month (Creator Pro), with a 14-day free trial and no free plan — $348 to $1,188 a year (as of August 2026). Transaction fees are 0%.
Is Linkhiver really free?
Yes — the free plan is permanent: 10 links, 11 templates, embeds, QR codes, 365-day analytics, a URL shortener and an email signup block. Pro is $6/month or $45/year.
Can I sell through Linkhiver?
Through links, yes: point buttons at your Gumroad, Ko-fi, Shopier or Shopify checkout. Linkhiver never sits in the payment flow, so it takes 0% — but it does not process payments itself.
Do both really charge 0% fees?
Yes. Stan charges no transaction fees and monetizes through the monthly subscription; Linkhiver charges none because payments never touch it.
Can I use Linkhiver and Stan together?
Yes — a common setup is a free Linkhiver page as the bio hub with your Stan checkout as one of its links, so you keep page analytics while Stan handles the selling.
Does Linkhiver work in my language?
The interface and your page work in seven languages: English, French, German, Russian, Turkish, Spanish and Brazilian Portuguese.
Compare other link-in-bio tools
Start with the free half
Set up your page in about a minute — 10 links, 365-day analytics and 0% fees. Add a storefront only when the revenue asks for it.