Quick answer
Milkshake may suit creators who want to make and update a small website entirely from an iPhone, iPad, or Android device. Its site is made of swipeable “Cards,” with templates, unlimited links and Cards, QR code sharing, and 30 days of built-in analytics on the free plan. It also supports digital product sales through Stripe on every plan, with a per-sale platform fee plus Stripe processing.
Pinli may suit creators and small businesses who prefer a visual canvas with resizable blocks and separate desktop and phone layouts. A Pinli page can combine links with media, scheduling, audience capture, proof, places, writing, and other blocks. Pinli offers clear paid tiers for additional pages, longer analytics history, custom domains, and other tools.
The largest distinction is the building model. Milkshake is a phone-first, swipe-through mini-site with multiple Cards. Pinli arranges different content blocks on one visual page. Milkshake has an established digital selling flow; Pinli's Shop pack and payment blocks are not live yet. If you sell downloads, include Milkshake's platform fee and Stripe processing in your cost comparison.
Pinli and Milkshake at a glance
| Pinli | Milkshake | |
|---|---|---|
| Page model | One-page visual canvas built from resizable blocks, with separate desktop and phone layouts | Mini-site of swipeable Cards such as About, Links, Contact, Top Picks, and Sell |
| Editing workflow | Visual editor; layout changes can be arranged for desktop and phone | Site creation, editing, and publishing are designed for the iOS and Android app |
| Free plan | No perpetual free plan in the current catalog; Pro and Studio are eligible for a 7-day trial | Free plan includes hosting, unlimited Cards and links, templates, customization, QR code, selling, and 30 days of analytics |
| Custom domain | Verified custom domains on Pro and Studio | Pro+ only; lower plans use an msha.ke address |
| Analytics | Plan-based history: 30, 365, or 730 days; CSV export on Pro and Studio | 30 days on Free/Lite; 365 days plus export on Pro/Pro+; Google Analytics connection on Pro+ |
| Contact and audience capture | Newsletter/lead capture blocks; Pinli is not a full email campaign service | Contact Form Card and mailing list integrations with Sheets/Mailchimp on Pro and Pro+ |
| Digital sales | Native sales, tips, donations, and downloads are not live; Shop and payment blocks are coming soon | Sell Card for digital files, links, or notes through Stripe, available on all plans with plan-dependent Milkshake fees |
| Authoring device | Visual web editor with desktop and phone layouts | Mobile app is the authoring workflow; published sites are intended for visitors on mobile and desktop |
Milkshake details are from its pricing page, How It Works, FAQs, and Sell page, checked September 24, 2026. Pinli plan details are on its pricing page.
Two different ways to build a creator site
Milkshake describes each Card as a page in a site. A creator can add different Cards for an introduction, links, favorite products, contact details, YouTube content, or digital products. Visitors swipe between Cards, while the creator chooses a “Look” for each one and adjusts colors, fonts, logos, and images. The company says the editor is designed for phones and that published sites work on desktop too. Milkshake How It Works
Pinli uses a visual board rather than a sequence of Cards. Blocks can be resized and arranged, with separate layouts for desktop and phone. That approach can put several types of content in one page view, such as a portfolio feature, booking information, a testimonial, and a set of links. Pinli has blocks for links, media, scheduling, audience capture, proof, places, writing, and structure. Some blocks depend on a paid plan or an industry pack.
Milkshake's free tier is substantial for someone who wants a straightforward creator website. The official pricing page lists unlimited links and Cards, templates, color and font customization, social icon links, QR code sharing, and 30 days of Insights at no subscription charge. Pinli does not have a perpetual free plan in its current catalog. Pro and Studio have a seven-day trial; Solo is paid from day one. The choice is not simply “free versus paid”: consider whether Milkshake's phone-first Cards meet your layout needs, and whether Pinli's visual canvas and plan limits better fit your work.
Pricing and selling costs
Milkshake's official pricing page shows USD amounts and notes that actual prices can vary by country and platform. Subscriptions are managed through the Apple App Store or Google Play. The displayed offers on September 24, 2026 were:
| Milkshake plan | Displayed subscription price | Main plan boundary |
|---|---|---|
| Free | US$0 | Hosting, unlimited links and Cards, templates, customization, QR code, selling, and 30 days of Insights |
| Lite | US$2.99/month, billed monthly | Removes Milkshake branding |
| Pro | US$6.99/month billed monthly, or US$59.99/year (shown as US$5/month) | 365 days of Insights and export, contact form, mailing list, Meta Pixel, SEO fields, social preview, campaign builder, hidden Cards, priority support, and lower selling fee |
| Pro+ | US$29.99 per 3 months (shown as US$10/month), or US$99.99/year (shown as US$8.33/month) | Custom domain, Google Analytics integration, and all Pro features |
See Milkshake pricing for current terms. The prices above are the public site's USD display, not a guarantee of the amount in a particular app store or country.
Milkshake supports selling digital files, links, and private notes through a Sell Card connected to Stripe. The company lists a 12% Milkshake fee on Free and Lite, 9% on Pro, and 7% on Pro+, plus Stripe's standard processing fee. The buyer pays through the published website and receives a secure delivery link. Milkshake's Sell page says prices are currently limited to USD $1-$100 or local equivalent while the feature is in beta, and files can be up to 100MB. Sales are available only where Stripe supports its full functionality. Review the Sell page and its pricing FAQ before calculating a per-sale cost.
Pinli's plan catalog is also in USD:
| Pinli plan | Monthly | Annual charge | Pages | Analytics history |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solo | $3/month | $30/year | 1 | 30 days |
| Pro | $9/month | $90/year | 5 | 365 days |
| Studio | $36/month | $360/year | 50 | 730 days |
Annual monthly equivalents are arithmetic; the yearly total is charged annually. Pro and Studio include a seven-day trial. Pinli's fees above are subscription prices, not a percentage of the creator's sales. However, Pinli does not currently offer native product checkout or downloads, so it is not a like-for-like selling option today. See Pinli pricing before purchase.
Domains, analytics, and professional tools
Milkshake reserves custom domains for Pro+. The free, Lite, and Pro plans use a Milkshake msha.ke address. Pinli includes verified custom domains on Pro and Studio. If you need a branded domain, compare the full cost of the required tier, not just the lowest advertised starting price.
Milkshake's free Insights cover 30 days of data, with 365 days and export on Pro and Pro+. Google Analytics is Pro+ only. Pro adds a contact form, mailing-list sync to Google Sheets or Mailchimp, Meta Pixel, editable title and description, favicon, social-sharing image, campaign builder, and other tools. Pinli's analytics history is 30 days on Solo, 365 on Pro, and 730 on Studio; Pro and Studio include CSV export. Pinli supports page title and description overrides, a generated share image, optional noindex, and profile JSON-LD. Those settings support search and social presentation, but do not guarantee search placement or indexing.
Milkshake's phone-first approach is a strength if you want to edit a page between appointments or while posting from a mobile device. It can be a constraint if you prefer designing on a desktop or want an open canvas with independently arranged phone and desktop layouts. Pinli's browser editor provides that separate layout control, while Milkshake's public guidance emphasizes making the site within its mobile app. Consider who edits the page, how often it changes, and the screen they prefer to use.
Who each platform may suit
Milkshake may be a fit if you want
- A free creator site with unlimited links and Cards.
- To create and update your pages from an iOS or Android app.
- A swipe-through structure for separate About, Links, Contact, and Top Picks content.
- To sell digital files, URLs, or notes through a Stripe-connected checkout, with an explicit fee schedule.
- Built-in integrations for mailing lists, Meta Pixel, campaign tracking, and SEO on paid plans.
Milkshake's advantages come with plan gates: branding removal starts at Lite, contact forms and advanced marketing start at Pro, and custom domains and Google Analytics require Pro+. Selling is available on every plan but takes a Milkshake percentage plus Stripe processing.
Pinli may be a fit if you want
- A resizable visual layout rather than a sequence of swipeable cards.
- Distinct desktop and phone arrangements for one page.
- A page that combines links with scheduling, media, testimonials, location details, writing, and audience capture.
- A clearly stated page count and analytics retention at each subscription level.
- A product that does not charge a percentage of transactions for native digital sales, if you use an external commerce tool while Pinli's own Shop pack remains unavailable.
That last point has a limit: Pinli does not currently process native creator sales, so external checkout requires a separate service and setup. Do not treat the Shop pack, tips, donations, or digital downloads as live Pinli features. Check the availability of any specific integration before relying on it.
Moving from Milkshake to Pinli
There is no verified one-click Milkshake migration. Before rebuilding, save the copy, images, URLs, Card order, theme choices, product details, and any analytics exports you need. Pinli's documented importer supports links from a public Linktree handle; it does not import a Milkshake site, design, Stripe products, subscribers, or analytics history.
Recreate the important information in Pinli blocks, then check the desktop and phone layouts. If you sell digital products through Milkshake, arrange a replacement checkout and test its delivery before redirecting visitors; Pinli's own Shop capability is not live. If your audience uses an msha.ke URL, keep the existing site available while you change social profile links and test the new destinations. For a custom domain, follow the new provider's setup instructions and verify the domain before retiring the old page.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Milkshake free?
Yes. Milkshake lists a free plan with hosting, unlimited Cards and links, templates, customization, QR code sharing, and 30 days of analytics. Paid plans add branding removal, advanced analytics, contact forms, marketing tools, custom domains, and Google Analytics. Selling has a transaction fee on every plan. Milkshake pricing
Can I use a custom domain with Milkshake?
Yes, on Pro+ according to Milkshake's pricing page. Free, Lite, and Pro use an msha.ke address. Pinli includes verified custom domains on Pro and Studio. Check each service's current setup and pricing requirements before connecting a domain.
Does Milkshake charge a fee on sales?
Milkshake says it charges 12% per sale on Free and Lite, 9% on Pro, and 7% on Pro+, in addition to Stripe's standard processing fee. Its selling feature supports digital files, links, and notes, and is subject to Stripe-supported-country availability. Fees may change; verify the official Sell page before relying on these amounts.
Can I sell products through Pinli?
Pinli's Shop pack and payment-dependent blocks are marked coming soon. Native product checkout, tips, donations, and digital downloads should not be treated as live Pinli features. You can link to an external shop or booking system, but that setup is separate.
Can I manage Milkshake on a computer?
Milkshake's documented site-building process is through its iOS or Android app. The published site is meant for visitors and works on desktop as well as mobile. Pinli's editor is a browser-based visual workspace with desktop and phone layouts.
Which is better for SEO?
Milkshake Pro and Pro+ include editable title, description, favicon, and social-sharing image; Pro+ also includes Google Analytics. Pinli supports title and description overrides, generated share images, optional noindex, and profile JSON-LD. Neither set of fields guarantees search rankings. Choose based on the controls you need and verify the public page output.
Sources and review date
Milkshake's official homepage, pricing, How It Works, Sell, and FAQs were checked on September 24, 2026. The official subscription comparison article was also reviewed; it is dated August 20, 2025 and directs readers to app stores for local subscription prices. Pinli product and pricing details were checked against the repository baseline and Pinli pricing. Recheck competitor prices and plan boundaries immediately before publication.