Gatefolded vs Linktree for musicians
One is a list of buttons that sends fans to Spotify. The other is the destination.
7-day free trial · No credit card required · $49/year afterLinktree is the default link-in-bio for everyone — restaurants, podcasters, OnlyFans creators, and yes, musicians. It does one thing well: collect a list of URLs behind a single short link. The catch for musicians is that every link is a goodbye. Fans tap “Spotify,” leave your page, and you never see them again.
Gatefolded is a music page, not a list of links. Fans land, hit play, and stay on a page you control — with lyrics, credits, tip jars, and an email signup. Built for one audience instead of every audience.
Feature comparison
| Gatefolded | Linktree | |
|---|---|---|
| Plays music inline (no redirect) | ✓ | ✕ |
| Password-protected releases | ✓ | Pro plan |
| Email allowlists | ✓ | ✕ |
| Expiring share links | ✓ | ✕ |
| Custom domain | ✓ | Pro plan |
| Multiple artists per account | ✓ | ✕ |
| Built-in analytics | ✓ | Pro plan |
| Free tier | ✕ | ✓ |
| Pricing | $49/yr | Free / $5–24/mo |
| Fan email collection | ✓ | Pro plan |
| Tip jar / direct support | ✓ | Add-on block |
| Who controls the audienceEmail list & domain ownership | You | Linktree |
Linktree pricing reflects public plans (Starter $5/mo, Pro $9/mo, Premium $24/mo) as of 2026. Gatefolded includes every feature at one flat rate.
When should I switch?
You’re tired of being a redirect
Every Spotify click is a fan you’ll never email, never sell merch to, never see again. Gatefolded keeps the play count on your page — and gives you their email when they want updates.
You’re paying for Linktree Pro anyway
$9/month for Pro is $108/year — more than Gatefolded — and you still don’t get inline music, password protection, or expiring links. Switch and stop paying for a list.
You share unreleased music with industry
Linktree can’t password-protect a private demo or expire a link after 10 plays. Gatefolded does both — same page does the public link-in-bio job and the private label/press job.
You want a real domain, not a /yourname slug
Connect any domain you own — fans land on yourband.com instead of linktr.ee/yourband. Gatefolded ships a custom domain on every plan.
What you get with Gatefolded
- A music page fans can press play on — no redirect to a streaming service
- Password protection, email allowlists, and expiring links for private releases
- Custom domain on every plan — your URL, not a /linktr.ee slug
- Tip jar via Venmo, PayPal, and Cash App with zero platform fees
- Fan email collection you own and can export anytime
Stop sending fans away from your music.
One price. Everything. No tiers.
7-day free trial · No credit card required · $49/year after