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Link in bio tools that don't take a cut of my sales

On 29 October 2026, ChatGPT recommended three brands, starting with Taplink; Claude recommended nine brands, starting with Hopp by Wix; Gemini recommended three brands, starting with Stan Store, without searching the web; Perplexity recommended four brands, starting with Carrd. All four recommended Taplink.

Asked once of each AI on 29 October 2026, with its own web search on and no location sent. Answers are shown verbatim. How we read them: one grand master model marked each brand, and a brand counts only if its name is in the answer word for word. The method.

ChatGPT

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If you mean no platform commission (not zero payment-processing fees), these are worth a look:

ToolPlatform fee on salesCost / catch
Taplink0%Payments require its Business plan; your payment provider may still charge processing fees. (taplink.at)
Linktree0%Selling paid digital products and bookings requires Pro: $14/month billed annually or $17 monthly. (linktr.ee)
Stan Store0%$29/month for Creator; Stripe or PayPal processing fees still apply. (help.stan.store)
Beacons0%Requires Creator Plus ($25/month billed annually or $30 monthly); Free and Creator take 9%. (beacons.ai)

Quick picks: Taplink if you want payment blocks on your page; Linktree for a simple bio page plus digital products; Stan if you want a storefront for digital products or services. “0%” means the platform doesn’t take a cut—it doesn’t waive Stripe/PayPal processing fees.

If you’re only linking to your own existing shop or checkout, a basic link-in-bio page may be enough: the sale happens elsewhere, so check that destination’s fees separately.

What it searched

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  5. site:stan.store/help transaction fee 0% Stan Store pricing
  6. site:beacons.ai/i/pricing transaction fee Creator Plus 0%
  7. site:linktr.ee/s/pricing transaction fee 0% Pro
  8. site:taplink.at/en/pricing transaction fee payments

Claude

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Here are the main options, split by whether you want a free plan or can pay a flat fee to avoid a percentage cut.

Free, with no platform cut

  • Hopp by Wix: The site advertises Start For Free, 0% transaction fees, email, bookings, and a store on one page. Card processor fees still apply. Its free plan shows Hopp branding.
  • Taplink: One source says it charges zero transaction fees on digital product sales, but another says the useful blocks sit behind Business. Check the current plan details before you rely on it.
  • Bio.link: A free bio page with no built-in shop. Email, custom domain, and selling fees are on bio.link/pricing.
  • Lynkr: A completely free link in bio tool with no paid plans, no ads, and no transaction fees. It's a link page, and I didn't find confirmation that it handles sales.

Flat monthly fee, 0% on sales

  • Stan Store: Both plans charge 0% transaction fees—you keep 100% of every sale after payment processing. The catch is that Stan Store doesn't offer a free plan. Its Creator plan is $29/month, and Stan Store also offers a 14-day trial.
  • KeepInBio: $1.49/month flat with 0% transaction fees, including on digital product downloads. That's the cheapest flat-fee option I found, though it's a newer and less established tool.
  • LinkShop: $15/month. No transaction fees. 7-day free trial. It's built for Shopify merchants.
  • Beacons: Creator Plus ($30/mo) drops transaction fees to 0%.
  • Linktree Premium: Linktree takes 12% on Free, 9% on Starter and Pro, and 0% on Premium. Premium is $35/month.

Which makes sense

  • If you're making only a few sales, a free tool with a small cut may cost you less. Linktree's free plan is the example here: one comparison notes that as soon as you're making $240-$250/month in sales, Linktree's free plan will start costing you more in processing fees than Stan Store's monthly fee.
  • If you mainly want to share links and don't sell much, a free link page is enough. If you sell digital products regularly, a flat-fee tool like Stan Store or KeepInBio usually costs less over time.

Platform fees and plan prices change often, and sources disagree on some numbers (for example, Linktree's free-plan fee is listed as 12% in most sources I found). Confirm on each tool's pricing page before you commit.

What it searched

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  2. Linktree transaction fees free plan Stan Store Shopify Linktree comparison

Gemini

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When looking for link-in-bio tools that do not take a commission on your sales, it is important to distinguish between two types of tools: those that process payments themselves (and charge a monthly fee instead of a commission) and those that act only as a directory (routing traffic to your own external store).

Most "all-in-one" platforms that include a native checkout will charge a commission unless you are on their higher-tier paid plans.

Top Options with 0% Platform Commission
ToolBest ForHow They Avoid Commissions
Stan StoreSelling digital products & coursesCharges a flat monthly subscription ($29+) instead of a percentage fee.
TaplinkBudget-friendly commerceOffers 0% commission on its Business plan.
InflowaveInstagram/DM automationFeatures 0% commission on sales and integrates with your own Stripe.
ReachookFree users wanting 0% feesProvides a 0% commission model on its free plan.
Linklay / Other "Link Only" ToolsExisting stores (Shopify, Gumroad)These tools do not process sales; they simply link to your store, so they take 0% of your revenue.

Important Considerations
1. "Platform Fee" vs. "Payment Processing Fee"

Even if a tool has a "0% platform commission," you will still pay payment processing fees (typically 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction). These are charged by payment providers like Stripe or PayPal, not the link-in-bio tool itself. This is an industry standard and cannot be avoided if you use a native checkout.

2. The "Break-Even" Point

If you are currently using a tool that charges a 9–12% commission (like some tiers of Linktree or Beacons), you should calculate your break-even point:

  • Example: If a tool charges $29/month but 0% commission, and your current tool charges 10% commission, the new tool becomes cheaper once your monthly sales exceed $290.
  • If you sell less than that, a free plan with a commission might actually be more cost-effective for you.
3. Why Some Creators Prefer "Link-Only" Tools

If you already have a store (like Shopify, Gumroad, or Stan Store), you do not need a link-in-bio tool that processes payments. Using a simple "link-only" tool (like Carrd or Bio.link) is often the best way to ensure zero platform commissions. These tools simply act as a button directory, sending your traffic directly to your existing checkout page.

Summary Recommendation
  • If you want a native storefront: Stan Store is the most popular choice for creators who want to pay a flat fee and keep 100% of their earnings (minus Stripe processing).
  • If you have an existing store (Shopify/Gumroad): Use a simple, low-cost or free tool like Carrd or Bio.link. Since they don't process the transaction, they cannot take a cut of your sales.
  • If you want a free tool with 0% commissions: Look into Reachook or Inflowave, which are specifically marketed as 0% commission alternatives for creators.

Note: Always verify the current pricing and fee structure on the platform's official website before signing up, as these terms can change frequently.

What it searched

No web search run. It answered without searching.

Sites it found

None.

Perplexity

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If you mean no platform commission on your sales, these are worth checking:

  • Carrd — No built-in checkout, so Carrd doesn’t take a cut. You link or embed your own checkout; the payment provider may charge fees. 13
  • Taplink Business — Listed as a 0% platform-fee option, though pricing and checkout details can vary by region. 13
  • Linktree Pro — Listed as 0% Linktree fees for paid products on Pro; check its current plan terms before subscribing. 13
  • Beacons Creator Plus — 0% platform transaction fee, but it costs $30/month; payment processing fees still apply. 12

Note: “0% cut” doesn’t usually mean completely fee-free—Stripe, PayPal, or another processor may still charge payment-processing fees. Beacons’ free and $10/month plans, for example, charge a 9% platform fee. 12

If you only need a bio page that links to an existing shop, Carrd is a simple low-cost option. If you want checkout built into the bio page, compare the paid plans and their current fees before choosing.

What it searched

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  2. Linktree transaction fees commerce commission official
  3. Beacons fees transaction fee sales official

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