Direct.me vs Linkpop by Shopify
Direct.me
direct.meLinkpop by Shopify
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| Figure | Direct.me | Linkpop by Shopify |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $15/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Spec score · Link-in-bio tools | 8.3 (#12) | 7.4 (#18) |
| Analytics | The analytics feature reports profile views and link clicks. | Its built-in analytics reports link clicks, unique visitors, and how individual links perform. |
| Email capture | Creators can collect email addresses and contacts through their profile. | No |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Integrations | Direct.me supports Spotify track, playlist, artist, episode, and podcast embeds. | Shopify merchants can connect their store, while the announcement describes Linkpop as supporting links shared across social channels. |
| Sell products | No | Yes |
| Tips | A tips block lets followers contribute directly from the page. | No |
| What it does | Direct.me lets creators build a link-in-bio page that combines content, audience collection, analytics and monetization. | Linkpop is a link in bio tool for creators and merchants to collect links and sell products from a social storefront. |
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In their own words
Direct.me
Direct.me is a link-page service for creators who want their content, audience, and business in one place. Pages can use selectable themes and customized colors, fonts, and blocks, then be shared by URL or QR code. Creators can collect subscriber emails and audience details directly and send updates to those subscribers. The page supports accepting tips and selling digital products, with Spotify tracks, playlists, artists, episodes, and podcasts available as embeds. The changelog lists Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, and UTM tracking apps for tracking integrations. Direct.me AI Studio can turn a photo into a headshot or original artwork. The service runs on iOS and the web, offers custom domains, and lists basic analytics. Starter is free; VIP is listed at $15/mo. Multiple profile pages are a VIP feature, and the free plan retains Direct.me branding. Support uses tickets.
Linkpop by Shopify
Linkpop by Shopify has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.