Linkfount vs Are.na
Keep collecting ideas with other people. Give your selected reading and writing a site of their own.
Preview before signing up. Start free with links and lists. Professional adds ongoing imports and publishing tools.
Which fits your needs?
Choose Are.na if you want
- Images, text, and links connected across channels
- Research collected alongside a community
- Channels you build with collaborators
Choose Linkfount if you want
- A site for your own work and selected reading
- Email sign-ups from readers who want updates
- Your own domain on Professional
Feature comparison
| Feature | linkfount | Are.na |
|---|---|---|
| Organized collections | Free | Channels and connected blocks |
| Public sharing | Free | Open, closed, or private channels |
| Images, text, and links | Links; posts and PDFs on Professional | Links, images, PDFs, video, and other files |
| Collaborative research | Personal publishing focus | Invite collaborators to channels |
| Ongoing publication imports | Professional | Not built in; API available |
| Website address | Subdomain; own domain on Professional | Are.na channel pages |
| Pricing | Free; Professional $10/month or $100/year | Free up to 200 blocks; Premium $7/month |
Reviewed . Plan details can change. Check the linked sources for current features and prices.
Share a selection from your research.
Are.na channels connect images, text, links, and files as your research takes shape. Choose the pieces you want to share on Linkfount and put them alongside your own writing and publications.
FAQ
Common questions
Do I have to move everything from Are.na?
No. Add links to the pieces you want on your site, or link to a public Are.na channel. Linkfount does not currently sync an Are.na account.
Can readers subscribe to my Linkfount site?
Yes. Email sign-ups are free. On Professional, subscribers can receive your posts and automatic email digests.
Can I try Linkfount before signing up?
Yes. Paste a link to something you have published, or upload a bookmarks file, and Linkfount builds a preview of your site before you create an account. Free covers public links and lists. Professional costs $10/month or $100/year.
Pricing
Start free. Grow with your work.
Free gives your links a public home. Professional adds posts, PDFs, and automatic imports from supported sources.
Free
$0 No credit card. Free for as long as you need.
- Unlimited public links and reading lists
- Import from browsers, Instapaper, Pocket, and more
- Search, lists, and a yourname.linkfount.com address
- Email sign-ups, click counts, and CSV exports
Professional
$10/month or $100/year
Everything in Free, plus:
- New work imported automatically from your feeds and profiles
- Reader mode for PDFs and supported articles
- Posts and automatic email digests for subscribers
- PDF hosting, citations, tags, and full-text search
- Custom domain, cover photo, and expanded themes
- Site snapshots, detailed analytics, and patron support
Try it with something you've published or saved.
Paste a link or upload bookmarks. See the result before you sign up.
Or see a live example: micah.linkfount.com
Professional: $10/month or $100/year. Preview free, without a subscription.
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