Built to last
Independent & self-funded
No VCs, no private equity. We answer to our users, not investors looking for an exit.
No acquisition risk
Bento shut down after VC pressure. Linkimiz has no outside owners who can force a shutdown or pivot.
Free forever plan
Unlimited links, AI tools, and analytics on the free plan. No bait-and-switch pricing.
Pricing at a glance
Linkimiz
Available now$0 free forever
Pro: earn free by referring friends
- Unlimited links on free plan
- AI descriptions included
- No hidden fees
- Independent — no shutdown risk
Bento.me
Shut downN/A offline
Service no longer available
- Platform shut down
- Pages no longer accessible
- No migration path provided
Full feature comparison
| Feature | Linkimiz | Bento.me |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Live and growing | Shut down |
| Free plan | $0 — unlimited links | Was free — no longer available |
| Platform fees | None | None (when active) |
| AI-powered descriptions | Yes — built-in AI hub | Not available |
| Unlimited links | Free plan | N/A — shut down |
| Analytics | Basic free; advanced on Pro | N/A — shut down |
| Custom domain | Pro (earn free) | N/A — shut down |
| Independent / self-funded | Yes — no VC, no acquisition risk | VC-backed, then shut down |
| Multilingual interface | AZ / EN / RU | English only |
Bento.me status verified June 2025.
What Bento.me Was — and What It Wasn't
Bento.me built a loyal following among creators who valued its card-based grid layout, clean design, and free pricing. It let you build a visually distinctive page that stood out from the standard Linktree link list. Creators in design, music, and visual arts particularly liked it.
What Bento didn't have: AI tools, conversion analytics, lead capture, or monetization features. It was a beautiful page builder — not a conversion engine. When it shut down, creators lost the page overnight, often with no migration path and no warning.
That's the risk with VC-backed tools: investor pressure can end a product regardless of how much its users love it. Bento was acquired and then shut down. Linkimiz is independently operated with no outside investors to answer to.
What Linkimiz Offers Instead
Linkimiz isn't just a Bento replacement — it's a more capable platform. Here's what you get that Bento never offered:
- →AI Bio Generator: Write your bio once with AI assistance. Linkimiz optimizes it for your audience and niche automatically.
- →Conversion Analytics: Know which links get clicked, where your traffic comes from, and what your audience does after they land. Bento gave you page views; Linkimiz gives you insight.
- →Lead Capture: Collect email addresses directly from your bio link page — no third-party forms, no extra tools required.
- →Multilingual support: Your page in Azerbaijani, English, or Russian — designed for creators in the Caucasus and beyond.
Who Should Use Linkimiz After Bento?
Visual creators and artists
If you loved Bento's grid layout, Linkimiz offers customizable visual blocks and media embeds. You can build a visually distinctive page that showcases your work — and pair it with analytics that tell you what's actually driving clicks.
Coaches, consultants, and course creators
You need more than a pretty page. Lead capture, conversion analytics, and AI-optimized CTAs turn your bio link into a genuine acquisition channel. Linkimiz was built for this use case specifically.
Multi-platform creators
Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Spotify, LinkedIn — Linkimiz consolidates all your social profiles and content into one hub. Analytics tell you which platform is driving the most engaged visitors.
Anyone who never wants to migrate again
Linkimiz is independently owned, self-funded, and has no venture capital investors. There's no exit pressure, no acquisition risk, and no investor board that can decide to shut things down. Build your presence here once and keep it.
Migrating from Bento.me to Linkimiz
If Bento shut down before you could export your content, you'll need to rebuild — but it's fast. Linkimiz is designed for quick setup.
- 1Sign up free at Linkimiz — takes 2 minutes, no credit card.
- 2Choose your username and claim your link (e.g. linkimiz.com/yourname).
- 3Add your social profiles, links, and content blocks.
- 4Run the AI Bio Generator to write or improve your bio automatically.
- 5Update the link in bio on all your social platforms.
Creators who made the switch
“Switched from Bento in minutes. The free plan has everything I need and I know it won't vanish tomorrow.”
Sara M.
@saralinks
“Finally a link-in-bio that isn't backed by VCs looking for an exit. Linkimiz feels permanent.”
Daniel K.
@danielcreates
“The AI descriptions save me so much time. Way better than what Bento offered before it shut down.”
Leyla R.
@leylastudio
Frequently asked questions
Did Bento.me shut down?
Yes. Bento.me shut down and is no longer available. Users who relied on Bento for their link-in-bio page need to migrate to an alternative. Linkimiz is a free, independent replacement you can set up in minutes.
What is the best Bento.me alternative?
Linkimiz is a top Bento.me alternative. It offers a permanent free plan with unlimited links, AI-powered descriptions, and no platform fees. Unlike VC-backed competitors, Linkimiz is independently operated with no acquisition or shutdown risk.
Is Linkimiz free like Bento was?
Yes. Linkimiz has a permanent free plan with unlimited links, basic analytics, and 5 AI uses per month. No credit card required. Pro is earned by referring friends — 1 activated referral = 30 Pro days. No subscription needed.
Will Linkimiz shut down like Bento.me?
Linkimiz is independently owned and self-funded — not backed by venture capital or private equity. There is no investor pressure to sell, pivot, or shut down. We are building for the long term.
How do I migrate from Bento.me to Linkimiz?
Sign up for free at linkimiz.com, claim your username, and add your links and social profiles. The process takes under 5 minutes and requires no technical knowledge.