Short answer: if you write code for a living, the best Linktree alternative depends on what you want the link to do. For live, verifiable proof of work and recruiter enquiries: whomi.bio. For a visual grid: Bento. For full design control: Carrd. For zero-dependency simplicity: a GitHub profile README. Honest rundown of each below — including where plain Linktree is still the right call.
The options, honestly
1. whomi.bio — live developer proof (disclosure: that's us)
Purpose-built for engineers: live GitHub, Stack Overflow, LeetCode and npm widgets pulled from source APIs, structured hire/gig enquiry forms, visitor chat, auto-generated resume, and SEO-ready profile pages. Free core; Pro at $7/mo, $70/yr or a one-time $99 lifetime seat. Weaknesses: no media embeds or storefronts, opinionated layout, and it only makes sense if your work actually lives on those platforms.
2. Bento (bento.me)
A gorgeous free drag-and-drop grid, now owned by Linktree. Great for designers and hybrid creative/technical profiles. Tiles are mostly static — your GitHub presence is a link, not live data. Full comparison: whomi.bio vs Bento.
3. Carrd (carrd.co)
The one-page site builder — total layout freedom, custom domains, Pro from ~$19/year. You design and maintain everything yourself, which is either the appeal or the dealbreaker. Full comparison: whomi.bio vs Carrd.
4. bio.link and similar link lists
Free, fast, unlimited links, simple analytics. Functionally a Linktree clone — fine if a plain list is all you need, with no developer-specific features to weigh.
5. GitHub profile README
Free, lives where your code lives, endlessly customizable with stats cards. Limits: only visible on GitHub, no enquiry routing, no analytics, and stats-card images are unreliable for SEO. Deep dive: GitHub README vs bio page.
6. Staying on Linktree
Still the right choice if you need creator/commerce features (storefronts, tip jars, music links) or manage pages for a team. See whomi.bio vs Linktree for the full breakdown.
Quick chooser
| You want… | Pick |
|---|---|
| Live GitHub/SO/npm proof + hire enquiries | whomi.bio |
| A beautiful visual grid | Bento |
| Full design control / custom domain cheaply | Carrd |
| Just a list of links, free | bio.link / Linktree free |
| Everything inside GitHub | Profile README |
| Creator commerce (store, tips, music) | Linktree paid |
Where whomi.bio is not the right pick
In the interest of balance, since we make one of the tools above: skip whomi.bio if your portfolio is primarily visual (Bento), if you need a custom domain and full layout control (Carrd), if you sell products or music through your bio link (Linktree), or if you simply don't have activity on GitHub/Stack Overflow/npm yet — live widgets with empty sources don't help anyone.
Bottom line
There's no universal winner — match the tool to where your credibility lives. If that's your commit history, packages and answers, a bio that streams them beats a bio that lists them. Try whomi.bio free or browse live profiles first.