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Bento.me is Gone, so I Built My Own (For Free)

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If you've ever relied on Linktree, Bento.me, or any other link-in-bio platform, you probably know the frustration: limited customization on the free plan, features locked behind a paywall, and sometimes — the service just goes down.

That's exactly why I built Linkbase — a fully open-source, self-hostable link-in-bio platform. And here's the kicker: everything is free, forever.

What is Linkbase?

Linkbase is a modern link-in-bio platform that gives you:

  • A beautiful bento grid profile page with drag-and-drop editing
  • A built-in blog — write and publish articles directly on your profile
  • Short link creation with real-time click tracking
  • AI theme generator — describe a vibe, get a color scheme
  • Detailed analytics — see which links and pages perform best
  • Social embeds for YouTube, Spotify, GitHub, Instagram, and more
  • QR code cards, testimonial widgets, FAQ blocks
  • Full design control: fonts, gradients, borders, corner radii — everything

All of this, at $0. No credit card required.

Who is it for?

Anyone who wants a single link to represent everything they do online:

  • Developers sharing their GitHub projects and blog
  • Creators linking their YouTube, Spotify, and social profiles
  • Freelancers using it as a digital business card
  • Anyone who was burned by a third-party bio-link tool going down

Linkbase vs. the Competition

Here's a quick comparison of what you get for free:

Feature Linkbase Others (free tier)
Unlimited links & pages Paid
Built-in blog Paid
Short link tracking Paid
Social embeds Paid
AI theme generator Paid
Bento grid layout Paid
Price Free forever $5–24/mo

Try it Out

➡️ links.schächner.de

Sign up in seconds — just your email, no credit card. Build your page, add your links, write a blog post, and share one link everywhere.

Linkbase is still being actively developed, and early users directly shape the roadmap. If you have feature requests or feedback, drop them in the comments — I read everything.


Built with a focus on performance, privacy, and full user control. Self-hosting documentation coming soon.

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