Short answer (40 seconds): Linktree is the best-known link-in-bio tool and excels at what it was built for — one page of links for creators, with a huge integration catalog and a polished mobile editor. whomi.bio is narrower on purpose: it renders live, verifiable developer activity (GitHub, Stack Overflow, LeetCode, npm, RSS) and routes structured work enquiries to your inbox. If you're an influencer or a business linking out to socials and stores, pick Linktree. If you're a software engineer whose "proof" lives on GitHub rather than Instagram, whomi.bio does things Linktree can't.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Linktree | whomi.bio |
|---|---|---|
| Unlimited links (free) | Yes | 2 free · unlimited on Pro |
| Live GitHub / SO / LeetCode / npm widgets | No | Yes — refreshed ~10 min |
| Structured hire/gig enquiry form | No (contact form on paid) | Yes — scope · budget · timeline |
| Visitor chat / inbox | No | Yes |
| Auto-generated resume (PDF) | No | Yes (Pro) |
| Music/video/store embeds | Extensive | Limited (links + RSS) |
| Analytics | Basic free · deeper paid | 7-day free · referrers/geo/CTR on Pro |
| Public pricing (verified Sep 2026) | Free · paid tiers from ~$5/mo (see linktr.ee/s/pricing) | Free · Pro $7/mo, $70/yr, $99 lifetime |
Where Linktree is better
- Creator/commerce features: storefronts, tip jars, music smart links, social embeds — whomi.bio doesn't try to compete here.
- Brand recognition: "link in bio" audiences already trust the linktr.ee domain.
- Free unlimited links if raw link count is all you need.
- Team/agency plans for managing many pages.
Where whomi.bio is better
- Proof, not claims: live repos, stars, reputation and download counts pulled from source APIs — nothing hand-typed.
- Qualified enquiries: a "hire" click opens a structured brief instead of a DM, so leads arrive with scope and budget.
- Developer SEO: server-rendered profile pages with Person schema so your name + skills are indexable.
- Lifetime pricing: a one-time $99 Founder seat vs a forever-subscription.
Migrating from Linktree
- Claim your handle (free, ~60 seconds).
- Copy your Linktree links across — title + URL each.
- Connect GitHub (and optionally Stack Overflow / LeetCode / npm usernames) — widgets go live immediately.
- Point the bio link on your socials to whomi.bio/you. Keep the Linktree live for a week as a fallback, then retire it.
Bottom line
These tools serve different people. Linktree remains the sensible default for creators and businesses. For software engineers who want their bio link to prove work rather than list it, whomi.bio is purpose-built. Related reading: Link-in-bio for developers · All Linktree alternatives for developers.
Sources
- Linktree pricing checked September 1, 2026 against Linktree's official pricing page.
- Feature availability checked against Linktree's integration marketplace and official help center. "No live GitHub/SO/LeetCode widgets" and "no visitor inbox" mean we could not find these as native features there as of that date — Linktree may add features at any time.
- whomi.bio pricing per our own pricing page.