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Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, shop links, and more. 25+ platforms supported with beautiful branded icons.
"I need this camera because I'm starting a YouTube channel" beats "Camera - $299." Context changes everything.
Dual revenue: affiliate commissions when people buy + direct contributions when they want to help. Free forever.
Recurring needs auto-refresh on schedule. Perfect for small businesses with monthly supplies or creators with regular expenses.
Stop guessing what people want. When someone shares their WIAN profile, you see exactly what they need and why it matters to their work.
Know your gift will be used and appreciated
Team up with others to fund expensive needs
Help creators and small businesses grow
Linktree shows what you do. We show what you actually need — with context, monetization, and meaning. All free.
| Feature | WhatIActuallyNeed | Linktree Free | Linktree Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | FREE | FREE | $5-24/mo |
| Unlimited Links | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Theme Customization | ✓ Full | ✗ Limited | ✓ |
| Analytics Dashboard | ✓ Included | ✗ | ✓ |
| Built-in Monetization | ✓ Affiliate + Direct | ✗ | ✗ |
| Social Proof System | ✓ Unique | ✗ | ✗ |
| Needs Display | ✓ Unique | ✗ | ✗ |
| Mobile App (PWA) | ✓ Installable | ✗ | ✗ |
Your profile should mean something. Share what you actually need, explain why, and let people support you. That's the difference.
We built a self-sustaining model that keeps the platform free for everyone while generating revenue that scales.
When supporters click "Buy Now" on any item, we earn 4-10% commission from retailers like Amazon, Target, and Walmart. Zero cost to creators or supporters.
For bigger-ticket items, enable group contributions. Contributors pay standard fees (~6.2% total) to cover payment processing and platform costs. 100% of their contribution amount goes directly to you.
Enable both pooling AND "Buy Now" on expensive items. Friends can chip in $25 each while still seeing the affiliate link if they want to buy outright. You get supporters' choice, we get sustainable revenue.
Fundraising Platforms
2.9% + $0.30 processing
0-3% platform fee
Membership Platforms
2.9% + $0.30 processing
5-12% platform fee
What I Actually Need
2.9% + $0.30 processing
2.9% platform fee
Competitive pricing (6.2% total) with added value: affiliate revenue on purchases + link-in-bio features. See pricing page for full details.
A complete platform with automatic affiliate links, public shareable profiles, group funding, and analytics tracking. Everything you need to share what matters and get supported.
Your profile becomes whatiactuallyneed.com/@you — memorable and shareable.
List items with context: what it is, why you need it, how urgent. Tell the whole story.
One link for all occasions. Affiliate revenue + contributions work automatically.
Everything you need to know about What I Actually Need
What I Actually Need is a free link in bio platform that combines Linktree-style social links with needs lists and built-in monetization. Unlike traditional link in bio tools, you can share what you actually need with context and explanations, and earn money through affiliate revenue and direct contributions from supporters.
While Linktree focuses only on links, What I Actually Need combines three powerful features: 1) All your social links in one place, 2) A needs list where you can explain WHY you need each item, and 3) Built-in monetization through affiliate links and direct contributions. Plus, all premium features are free forever.
Yes! All features are free forever. We sustain the platform through affiliate commissions (4-10% from retailers like Amazon when someone buys through your links) and a small fee on direct contributions (6.2% total). You never pay anything to use the platform.
You can earn in two ways: 1) Affiliate revenue - when supporters click "Buy Now" on any item, we automatically add affiliate tracking and you benefit from the traffic. 2) Direct contributions - supporters can pool money together for bigger-ticket items, and 100% of their contribution goes to you.
What I Actually Need is perfect for creators, influencers, entrepreneurs, small business owners, and anyone who wants to share what they need with context. Whether you need equipment for your YouTube channel, supplies for your small business, or want to create a gift list with explanations for friends and family.
Absolutely! What I Actually Need works great as a year-round needs list or gift registry. Unlike traditional registries, you can add context and explanations for each item, helping gift-givers understand WHY you need something. Share your link for birthdays, holidays, or anytime.
Your data stays yours. Row-level security, server-side affiliate processing, and zero tracking clutter for your supporters. Built for trust.