SproutLink vs Taplink

Which link in bio is right for you?

Quick verdict

Choose Taplink if you scored higher on features and value. Choose SproutLink for the use cases below where it has an edge.

Use SproutLink if:

  • Your team already uses Sprout Social for social media management
  • You publish Instagram posts through Sprout Social and want auto-linked grid pages
  • You want link-in-bio managed inside your existing social workflow
  • You are a brand or agency with budget for enterprise social tools

Use Taplink if:

  • You rely on WhatsApp or Telegram for customer conversations and want one-tap access from your bio
  • You collect payments or deposits directly (coaching sessions, services, products)
  • You want forms for lead capture or appointment requests
  • You're price-sensitive — Pro at $3/month is one of the cheapest paid plans in the category
  • You want A/B testing to optimise your bio page conversion

Comparison Score

General

 
 

10

Multi-Accounts

 

1

Multi-Accounts
account

 

1

signup integrations
only via email

 

6

signup integrations
messenger + social

 

Custom username

 

Custom username

 

1

URL Domain options
sprout.link/

 

2

URL Domain options
domain options

 

10

letter-long Domain
your brand gets less visibility

 

10

letter-long Domain
characters

 

Payments & Costs

 
 

Accept crypto

 

Accept crypto

Crypto wallets

 

N/A

transaction fees
Tip/Donation links not offered

 

Varies

transaction fees
by payment method

 

Free plan

 

Free plan

 

One-time Plans

only subscriptions

 

One-time Plans

 

$2988

annual cost - Top plan

 

$84

annual cost - Top plan
per year

 

$1788

most cost-effective Pro plan
annual subscription

 

$3/mo

most cost-effective Pro plan
Pro

 

Built-in Shop

 

Built-in Shop

Products & services

 

Page Customisation

 
 

1

link layouts
only image

 

5

link layouts
layout styles

 

Flexible layout

 

Flexible layout

Drag-and-drop blocks

 

Mirror Instagram Grid

 

Mirror Instagram Grid

 

Background colors/images

 

Background colors/images

Video background

 

Social, Music & Contact icons

 

10

Social, Music & Contact icons
messenger + social

 

Icon colors

 

Icon colors

 

1

fonts

 

10

fonts
font options

 

Link Features

 
 

Unlimited links

 

Unlimited links

 

Organise links under groups

 

Organise links under groups

Content block groups

 

Schedule links

 

Schedule links

 

Vibrate/highlight links

 

Vibrate/highlight links

 

Analytics

 

Analytics

 

Data Export

only in .csv

 

Data Export

 

Page Features

 
 

Add a second page

 

Add a second page

 

Custom Social Causes page

 

Custom Social Causes page

 

Embed music

 

Embed music

Spotify, SoundCloud

 

Embed video

 

Embed video

YouTube, TikTok

 

 External pixels

 

 External pixels

 

Pricing comparison

All prices in USD. Last verified March 2026.

SproutLink

PlanPriceBilled
Standard $199.00 month
Professional $299.00 month
Advanced $399.00 month
Enterprise Free

Taplink

Free plan available

PlanPriceBilled
Free Free
Pro $3.00 month
Business $7.00 month

Pros and cons

SproutLink

Pros

  • Completely integrated into Sprout Social — no separate tool or login
  • Automatically mirrors your Instagram grid with clickable links
  • Managed inside Sprout Social's compose interface alongside your posts
  • Strong analytics tied into Sprout Social's reporting suite
  • Team collaboration built in through existing Sprout Social permissions

Cons

  • Not a standalone product — requires a Sprout Social subscription starting at $199/seat/month
  • By far the most expensive link-in-bio option on the market
  • No custom themes, email capture, or payment features
  • Only works for Instagram — no multi-platform bio link page
  • Limited design customisation compared to dedicated tools

Taplink

Pros

  • Extremely affordable — Pro plan at $3/month with custom domain and no branding
  • Strong messenger integration (WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber) built natively
  • Payment collection included without needing a third-party tool
  • A/B testing on Business plan
  • Form builder for lead capture and bookings
  • QR code generation included

Cons

  • Block editor is more complex than simpler tools — steeper learning curve
  • No digital product sales or course delivery
  • No team accounts
  • Less known in English-speaking markets (stronger in Eastern Europe and Asia)
  • Free plan has Taplink branding

Switching between them

How to migrate from SproutLink to another tool

Estimated time: ~15 minutes. Difficulty: easy.

  1. Export or note your current Instagram bio link URLs
  2. Sign up for your chosen link-in-bio tool
  3. Recreate your links and profile on the new platform
  4. Update your Instagram bio link
  5. Cancel or downgrade your Sprout Social plan if no longer needed

Full migration guide: SproutLink → Lnk.Bio

Frequently asked questions

SproutLink is a link-in-bio feature built into Sprout Social's social media management platform. It creates a clickable Instagram grid page where each post tile links to a URL of your choice, managed directly from Sprout Social's compose interface.

No. SproutLink is only available as part of a Sprout Social subscription, which starts at $199 per seat per month. There is a 30-day free trial for Sprout Social, which includes SproutLink.

No. SproutLink is not a standalone product. It is a feature bundled exclusively with Sprout Social subscriptions and cannot be purchased separately.

When you publish an Instagram post through Sprout Social, SproutLink adds it to a cloneable grid landing page. Each grid tile links to a URL you specify in the post's compose workflow. Your Instagram bio links to this grid page.

Only if you are already using or planning to use Sprout Social for social media management. As a standalone link-in-bio solution, it is far too expensive compared to dedicated tools like Linktree, Lnk.Bio, or Milkshake.

Yes. Taplink has a free plan with unlimited links and messenger buttons. The Pro plan ($3/month) removes branding and adds custom domains and payments.

Yes. Taplink includes native WhatsApp, Telegram, and Viber messenger buttons — visitors tap to open a direct conversation with you.

Looking for the top-ranked alternative?

Lnk.Bio is the highest-rated link in bio for value — free plan, one-time $0.99 option, custom domain, and Spotify/YouTube embeds.

Try Lnk.Bio free

Overall Comparison Score

SproutLink Logo

SproutLink

Taplink Logo

Taplink

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5
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