The NX1 alternative to Linktree
Linktree is the standard for “link in bio”: a profile page that is up in minutes, holds every link a creator has, and can be dropped anywhere. That is what it was built for, and it does it well. A fan opens it when they are after something specific, clicks once, and is gone again.
NX1 works one layer earlier: instead of a page you visit, there is a start page you install. Adopt it and you see it on every new tab — the creator’s tiles, live widgets, the news from their own channels and the community leaderboard. The NX1 link sits in exactly the same spot a link list would: click it and you get a complete page in the browser; install it and the creator becomes the place your browsing starts.
NX1 and Linktree at a glance (as of August 2026)
| NX1 | Linktree | |
|---|---|---|
| Core idea | A start page fans install as their new tab | A profile page visitors open and leave after a click |
| When it is seen | On every new tab, for as long as it stays installed | Whenever someone opens the profile link |
| Content | Tiles, topic search, a news feed from the creator’s own channels, 20+ live widgets | Links, buttons and embedded content on a profile page |
| Staying current | Widgets and feeds refresh themselves | The creator maintains the link list |
| Community | Achievements and a leaderboard per start page | — |
| Setup | Build the page in the partner portal; fans adopt it in one click | A profile is up in a few minutes |
| Cost for creators | Own start page free; Premium at €99 per month | Free plan; Starter $8, Pro $15, Premium $35 per month (billed annually $6 / $12 / $30) |
| Commission on sales | Not applicable — NX1 processes no sales | On digital products 12% (Free), 9% (Starter and Pro), 0% (Premium) |
| Platform | Chrome, Edge, Brave, Opera + mobile web app | Web — the profile page runs in any browser |
The link in the bio stays — what sits behind it changes
An NX1 start page has its own public address, so it goes exactly where the link list goes today: the bio, the video description, the channel header. Clicking it does not land on an install prompt but on the page itself — tiles, search and the live widgets all run right there in the browser. Installing is the second, entirely optional step, and from then on that same page opens on every new tab.
What actually runs on a start page
Instead of a static list, a start page carries content that keeps moving: a news feed drawn from the creator’s own sources and channels, more than 20 widgets to switch on for streaming, gaming, sport, finance and weather, plus achievements and a leaderboard that turn viewers into a community with a ranking. Alongside that sit the personal tools any new tab needs anyway — tasks, notes, a focus timer, and a zen mode that hides everything but the clock and a greeting.
What it costs
An NX1 start page is free for creators; Premium with extra features is €99 per month. Linktree offers a free plan, and its paid plans are listed on its pricing page at $8 (Starter), $15 (Pro) and $35 (Premium) per month, or $6, $12 and $30 when billed annually — pricing is shown regionally in local currency and may therefore differ (as of August 2026). Sales of digital products through Linktree carry a seller fee according to its help centre: 12% on the free plan, 9% on Starter and Pro, 0% on Premium, in each case on top of the payment provider’s own fees. That figure has no counterpart at NX1: NX1 offers no checkout or payment flow of its own and therefore takes no share of any revenue — a start page links to a shop exactly as it links to anything else.
Fair is fair: where Linktree remains the right call
If you need a link page tonight, Linktree gets you there faster: the profile is up in minutes, the format is familiar to fans and platforms alike, and the ecosystem of templates, integrations and selling tools dwarfs anything a younger product can offer. Selling digital products from your own page is built in there, too — NX1 simply has no equivalent. And the two do not rule each other out: keep the link list, and put the NX1 link beside it or inside it.
Frequently asked questions
Do fans have to install anything to see my start page?
No. The shared link opens the start page straight in the browser — tiles, search and the live widgets included. Installing is optional and simply makes that same page appear on every new tab afterwards.
Can I use NX1 alongside my existing link list?
Yes. The two do not exclude each other. Plenty of creators keep the link list for the quick click and put the NX1 link next to it — for the fans who want to stick around.
What does my own start page cost?
Your own start page is free. Premium, which adds features such as channel widgets and video wallpapers, is €99 per month; the full details are on the partner page.
Can I bring my existing browser bookmarks?
Yes. On first run NX1 offers a 1:1 import of your browser bookmarks — they show up as tiles and can be reordered or moved into start pages afterwards.
Is NX1 free?
Yes. NX1 is free and works without an account; device sync uses a pairing code instead of a login.
Does NX1 work in Firefox or Safari?
As an extension NX1 runs in Chromium browsers (Chrome, Edge, Brave, Opera). In Firefox, Safari and on mobile you use NX1 as a web app at start.nx1-app.com.
As of: August 2026 · Statements about third-party extensions are made to the best of our knowledge as of the stated date, without guarantee — feature sets and pricing may change. All trademarks and product names belong to their respective owners; NX1 is not affiliated with any of the vendors mentioned.