Mainstack
Global commerce and payments platform for creators, with storefront and bio link.
Mainstack is a creator commerce platform with roots in the African market, now serving over 135 currencies. It bundles a storefront, media kit, bio link, invoicing, and a global payment tool into one account. It competes with Linktree on the monetization features rather than on link-list design.
Our take
Pros
- Free tier includes real commerce features, not just a link list
- Multi-currency support is rare among bio link tools
- Strong fit for African creators where Paystack and local rails matter
- Storefront, media kit, and invoicing reduce tool sprawl
Cons
- Transaction fees apply on payments routed through the platform
- Pricing for advanced tiers is not prominently published
- Bio link design flexibility is modest compared to Beacons or Bio.fm
- Brand recognition outside Africa is still growing
Features
- •Bio link page with unlimited links
- •Storefront for digital products, services, and bookings
- •Media kit and portfolio for brand deals
- •Invoicing and payment requests
- •Multi-currency checkout in 135+ currencies
- •Analytics on traffic, sales, and audience
- •Coupons and discount codes
- •Email capture and basic marketing
Pricing
Core tooling is free forever, including storefront, media kit, and bio link. Mainstack earns on a percentage of transactions routed through its global payment tool and on subscription upgrades that unlock integrations like QuickBooks. Published subscription tier prices are not consistently surfaced and vary by region.
Best for
Creators and solopreneurs who want to sell digital products, services, or bookings globally, especially those serving African markets or needing multi-currency checkout.
Not for
Users who only want a bookmark-style link page. The commerce feature set is the reason to choose Mainstack, and it is wasted if you do not sell anything.