Tavvi vs Linktree (2026)

Last updated: July 22, 2026 · refreshed quarterly
The short answer: Linktree is a list of links; selling through it costs 12% on the free plan (plus processing) and it still can't take a real order for a custom cake or book an appointment. Tavvi replaces the link page with a page that shows your work AND takes the order and the payment — 3.5% + 30¢ all-in, $0 a month — and gives you the order queue, bookings, chat, and in-person Tap to Pay behind it.

What each one costs a seller per month

The only honest way to compare is total monthly cost — subscription plus every fee — at real sales levels. "All-in" means card processing is already included in the number.

Monthly online sales →$300$1,000$5,000
Tavvi — $0/mo + 3.5% + 30¢ per order, all-in$12.90$41$193
Stan Store Creator — $29/mo + card processing$40$64$193
Stan Store Pro — $99/mo + card processing$110$134$263
Beacons free plan — 9% fee + card processing$38$125$613
Linktree free plan — 12% fee + card processing$47$155$763

Order counts assumed: ~8 / ~20 / ~60 orders per month. Tavvi's fee is all-inclusive (Tavvi pays the card processor out of it). The others charge their fee ON TOP of card processing (~2.9% + 30¢). Paid Beacons/Linktree tiers lower their percentage — and add a subscription.

What you actually get

TavviStan StoreBeaconsLinktree
Monthly price to start$0$29$0 (9% fee)$0 (12% fee)
Sells physical & custom goods (cakes, apparel, services)Yes — built for themDigital-firstDigital-firstLinks + limited commerce
Customer buys on the web, no app, no accountYesYesYesYes
Booking calendar with time slotsYesYes (Creator+)LimitedNo
Order queue with phone alerts the second an order landsYes (the app is a full register)Email/dashboardEmail/dashboardEmail/dashboard
Customer chat built inYesNoLimitedNo
In-person card payments (your iPhone is the reader)Yes — Tap to Pay on iPhoneNoNoNo
Customer list, reviews, rewardsYesPartialPartialNo
Email marketing suiteNot yetYes (Pro)YesLimited
Removes the platform badgeBadge stays (it's how the free model works)$99/mo tierPaid tierPaid tier

When Linktree is the better pick

If you genuinely just need a tidy list of links — your podcast, your press, your socials — Linktree is the household name and the free tier does that fine.

When Tavvi is the better pick

The moment someone wants to BUY from your bio link, a list of links becomes a leak: they bounce to DMs, you chase payment on Cash App, orders get lost. Tavvi's page takes the order and the money right there, and your phone buzzes with a clean order instead of a buried message.

Common questions

Can I keep Linktree and add Tavvi?

Yes — some sellers put their Tavvi link inside Linktree at first. Most drop the extra hop once they see orders convert better with one tap fewer.

What does Tavvi cost?

$0 monthly. 3.5% + 30¢ per online order, all-in (card processing included). In person: 0.5% + the card processor's own ~2.6%.

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