Preachly.io vs Linktree
Both give you one link. One is a list of links for a social-media bio. The other shows your whole Sunday service. Here's how Preachly.io and Linktree actually compare for churches.
The short version
Linktree is a link-in-bio tool — a tidy list of links under a profile, built for creators and brands. Preachly.io is the church engagement platform — it shows the actual service (slides, songs, scripture, notes, announcements, events, giving) in one branded page. If you just need a list of links, Linktree is fine. If you want to share Sunday, that's Preachly.io.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Preachly.io | Linktree |
|---|---|---|
| One shareable link | ✓ | ✓ |
| No app or account to view | ✓ | ✓ |
| Built for church services | ✓ | ✗ |
| Sermon slides in a viewer | ✓ | ✗ |
| Worship songs with streaming links | ✓ | ✗ |
| Scripture & sermon notes | ✓ | ✗ |
| QR code per service | ✓ | Limited |
| Full church branding | ✓ | Limited |
| Add-to-calendar events | ✓ | ✗ |
| Engagement analytics | ✓ | Basic |
| Planning Center import | ✓ | ✗ |
| Captures responses into Planning Center People | ✓ | ✗ |
When Linktree is enough
If all you need is a single place that points people to your website, giving page, and social profiles, a free Linktree does that. Plenty of churches start there. The limits show up the moment you want to share the content of a service — the slides people want to save, the songs they want to replay, the notes they want to revisit.
When churches move to Preachly.io
Churches switch to Preachly.io when they want one link that is the service, not just a menu pointing elsewhere. Display the QR code during announcements and your congregation scans once to get slides, worship songs, scripture, next steps, and giving — branded to your church, with analytics so you can see what people actually engaged with.
And here's the part Linktree can't touch: Preachly.io is two-way. A connect card on your page captures first-time guests, prayer requests, and next steps straight into Planning Center People — with a note and an optional follow-up workflow. Linktree sends people away; Preachly.io brings them in.
Frequently asked questions
Is Preachly.io better than Linktree for churches?
For sharing a church service, yes. Linktree only holds a list of links. Preachly.io displays sermon slides, worship songs with streaming links, scripture, notes, announcements, events, and giving in one church-branded page with its own QR code — none of which Linktree can do.
Can I use Linktree for my church?
You can use Linktree as a basic list of links, but it was designed for social-media bios, not Sunday services. It cannot show slides, link worship songs to Spotify or Apple Music, display scripture, or produce a per-service QR code, which is why most churches use Preachly.io instead.
How much does each cost?
Linktree has a free tier and paid plans for individuals and brands. Preachly.io is purpose-built for churches at $39/month (Solo) or $79/month (Team), with a 7-day free trial to start and church-specific features Linktree does not offer.
Do attendees need an app or account for either?
No. Both Linktree and Preachly.io open in a phone browser with no app or account. The difference is what opens: a list of links with Linktree, or your full branded service with Preachly.io.