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LinkBreeze. The self-hosted Linktree alternative. Migrate in 30 seconds. One-line install.

LinkBreeze is a self-hosted alternative to Linktree. I built it because Linktree's $15/mo Pro plan didn't justify the feature set, email capture is another $9/mo, embed widgets are paywalled, link scheduling is paywalled. I wanted something I actually own: my data on my server, no subscription, no tracking pixels. The interesting technical bit: the public page ships zero client-side JavaScript.…

LinkBreeze is a self-hosted alternative to Linktree, which was created due to the limitations of Linktree's $15 per month Pro plan. The reasons for the creator's dissatisfaction encompass the absence of email capture, the additional $9 per month for embed widgets, paywalled link scheduling, and the lack of ownership over one's data, coupled with tracking pixels.

The standout feature of LinkBreeze is its technical implementation: the public page ships zero client-side JavaScript, rendering the entire link-in-bio page, themes, animations, hover effects, QR codes, and embed widgets server-side as pure HTML/CSS, devoid of React runtime, hydration, or any framework JavaScript. This results in a page load time of under 300 milliseconds.

The creator's motivation to build LinkBreeze was driven by the following feature gaps compared to competitors: Admin Panel, Multi-Page Support, Migration Wizard, Built-in Analytics, Email Capture, Embed Widgets, Link Thumbnails, Link Scheduling, Themes, and a Token System with Import/Export. Additionally, LinkBreeze offers a full custom CSS feature, a token system, and an import/export option, contrasting with the limitations of the free versions of competitors.

The tool itself is deployed using Docker, boasting simplicity in usage and a permissive AGPL license. Interested users can access a live demo at https://linkbreeze-demo.omnirise.dev/alex and an admin demo at https://linkbreeze-demo.omnirise.dev/login using the credentials demo / demo1234. The source code can be found on GitHub at https://github.com/Manak-hash/LinkBreeze.

The reporter extends an invitation for feedback, bug reports, or feature suggestions to enhance the tool further.

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