mybadge vs Linktree: Why Card Vendors Need More Than a Link List

If you sell cards — Pokémon, sports, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Magic, or anything else — you've probably got a Linktree in your Instagram bio right now. It works. You list your eBay store, your TCGPlayer shop, maybe your Venmo link, and call it a day. But Linktree was built for everyone: musicians, influencers, restaurants, freelancers. It was never designed for the specific needs of card vendors.

mybadge was. Here's how they compare.

What Linktree Does

Linktree is a link-in-bio tool. You create a page with a list of clickable links, customize the colors, and share the URL. It does this well. You can add unlimited links, embed some content, and track basic analytics. Linktree's free plan includes their branding; paid plans ($5–$24/month) add custom themes, advanced analytics, and integrations.

For a generic link page, Linktree is fine. But "fine" isn't what card vendors need.

What mybadge Does Differently

mybadge isn't a link list — it's a vendor profile. Every feature was designed around how card vendors actually sell, build trust, and connect with buyers.

Verified Reviews

Linktree: No review system. Your Linktree is a list of links with zero social proof. If a buyer wants to know if you're trustworthy, they have to leave your Linktree, find your eBay store, and check your feedback there — if they even bother.

mybadge: Built-in review system with three sub-scores: Communication, Speed, and Accuracy. Reviews are tied to Instagram handles for authenticity. Your overall rating shows as gold stars right on your badge. When a new buyer clicks your bio link, the first thing they see is "4.9 stars from 47 reviews." That's trust before you exchange a single message.

This is the single biggest difference. Linktree has no concept of reputation. mybadge was built around it. In the card-selling world, trust is literally what makes or breaks a deal — especially for high-value cards or first-time buyers. A review system isn't a nice-to-have; it's the core of what makes a vendor profile useful.

Payment Links

Linktree: You can add a link to your Venmo profile, but it's just another link in a list of links. It looks the same as your eBay link and your Instagram link. There's no visual distinction between "here's where to follow me" and "here's where to pay me."

mybadge: Payment methods get their own dedicated section with "Pay →" buttons. Venmo, Cash App, PayPal, and Zelle each show as a distinct, tappable payment button. Buyers immediately see how to pay you — it's not buried in a list of 12 other links. When you're closing a deal in DMs and send your badge link, the buyer finds the payment section in two seconds.

Shop Links

Linktree: Your shops are links in a list. There's no distinction between your TCGPlayer store and your TikTok profile — they're all just rectangles with text. You can add icons, but the presentation doesn't communicate "this is where you buy cards."

mybadge: Shop links have their own section with platform-specific icons and external link indicators. TCGPlayer, eBay, Whatnot, and FB Marketplace are recognized platforms with built-in support. Pro users can add custom shop links for personal websites or niche platforms. The visual separation between shops, payments, reviews, and shows makes it immediately clear what each section does.

Show Schedule

Linktree: No concept of events. If you want to tell buyers you're at a card show this Saturday, you'd need to add a text link that says "SoCal Card Show — April 12" and update it manually every week. Most vendors don't bother.

mybadge: A dedicated Shows section where you add events with name, date, location, and table number. Shows automatically sort into Upcoming and Past. Buyers visiting your badge can see exactly where you'll be next — and plan to meet you in person. For vendors who work the show circuit, this is a game-changer. Your badge becomes your public schedule.

Card Vendor-Specific Design

Linktree: Generic templates designed to work for any industry. Your Linktree looks the same as a musician's Linktree or a restaurant's Linktree. There's nothing about the design that says "this person sells cards."

mybadge: The entire interface — the layout, the sections, the review scoring categories, the platform integrations — is designed for card vendors. Communication, Speed, and Accuracy as review categories only make sense for people who ship physical products to buyers. The shop platform list only includes platforms where cards are sold. The show schedule only makes sense for people who vend at card shows. Everything about mybadge signals to the buyer: "this person is a serious card vendor."

Pricing Comparison

Linktree Free: Unlimited links, Linktree branding, basic analytics. No reviews, no payment section, no show schedule.

Linktree Starter ($5/mo): More themes, email capture, basic scheduling. Still no reviews, payments, or shows.

Linktree Pro ($9/mo): Priority links, more integrations, advanced analytics. Still no reviews, payments, or shows.

Linktree Premium ($24/mo): Custom domains, priority support. Still no reviews, payments, or shows.

mybadge Free: Shops, social links, payment links, up to 10 reviews, up to 2 shows, mybadge branding. Everything a card vendor needs to start building their profile.

mybadge Pro ($9/mo or $79/yr): Unlimited reviews, unlimited shows, custom shop links, no branding. Full vendor profile with zero limitations.

mybadge's free tier includes features that Linktree doesn't offer at any price: reviews, dedicated payment links, and show schedules. mybadge Pro at $9/month matches Linktree Pro's price but includes card-vendor-specific features that Linktree's $24/month Premium plan still doesn't have.

The Social Proof Loop

Here's where mybadge creates a flywheel that Linktree can't replicate. Every sale you make is an opportunity to collect a review. Every review strengthens your badge. A stronger badge closes more sales. More sales mean more reviews. This loop doesn't exist with Linktree because Linktree doesn't have reviews.

After six months, a mybadge vendor with 50 five-star reviews has a competitive advantage that no amount of Linktree customization can match. The reviews are portable — they live on your badge, not locked inside eBay or TCGPlayer. They're visible from your Instagram bio, your card show table, and anywhere you share your link.

When Linktree Makes Sense

If you're a musician, a content creator, or a freelancer who just needs to list a bunch of links, Linktree is a solid tool. It's been around since 2016, it has 50+ million users, and it works reliably. mybadge isn't trying to replace Linktree for everyone.

But if you sell cards — at shows, online, through DMs, or on any combination of platforms — you need more than a link list. You need a vendor profile that builds trust, displays your payment methods, showcases your reviews, and tells buyers where to find you next. That's mybadge.

Switching Takes 5 Minutes

If you're currently using Linktree, switching to mybadge is straightforward. Sign up, add the same shops and social links you have on your Linktree, set up your payment handles, and replace the link in your IG bio. You'll immediately have a more functional vendor profile — and you can start collecting reviews from your next sale.

Every day you stay on Linktree is a day you could have been collecting reviews. And in the card-selling world, reviews compound. Start now.