Pricing
Start free. Scale when you're ready.
No setup fees. No lock-in. Transparent per-transaction pricing once you go live. All tiers include the full platform — wallets, cross-game currency, payouts, and Fraud Shield.
Starter
$0/mo
For indie studios testing the waters. Full API access in sandbox, limited live transaction volume.
- Full API access (sandbox)
- Up to 500 live wallets
- $10K monthly transaction volume
- Wallet API + Cross-Game Currency
- Email support
- Payouts (add-on)
- Fraud Shield (basic rules only)
- SLA guarantee
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Studio
$299/mo
For studios with active player economies. Production volume, full payout access, and Fraud Shield.
- Unlimited wallets
- $500K monthly transaction volume
- Full Wallet API + Cross-Game Currency
- Payouts (ACH, PayPal, Virtual Card)
- Fraud Shield — full rules engine
- 99.9% uptime SLA
- Priority email + Slack channel
- Up to 5 games per studio account
Publisher
Custom
For publishers managing multiple studios. Volume pricing, dedicated infrastructure, and wire payouts.
- Everything in Studio
- Unlimited transaction volume
- Multi-studio hierarchy management
- Wire payouts + bank transfer
- Dedicated infrastructure
- 99.95% uptime SLA
- Dedicated Linq engineer
- Custom integration support
All tiers: 0.9% transaction fee on payment volume above your tier's included amount. No hidden fees.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Starter | Studio | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Live wallets | 500 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Monthly volume | $10K | $500K | Custom |
| Cross-Game Currency | |||
| Payouts | Add-on | ||
| Fraud Shield | Basic rules | ||
| Wire payouts | |||
| Uptime SLA | — | 99.9% | 99.95% |
| Support | Email + Slack | Dedicated engineer |
Frequently asked
Any wallet credit, debit, hold, or transfer processed through the Linq platform. Sandbox transactions are always free and don't count.
Yes, as long as you're within the Starter limits (500 wallets, $10K monthly volume). There's no time limit on Starter.
On Studio tier, your first $500K/month of payment volume is included. Any volume above that is charged at 0.9%. You'll see a clear breakdown on your monthly invoice.
All tiers include the ability to link wallets across games in your studio account. On Starter, you're limited to 2 games. Studio tier supports up to 5 games; Publisher is unlimited.
KYC is required for recipients receiving more than $600/year (1099 threshold) or international recipients. Linq's built-in KYC/AML engine handles collection and verification automatically.
Yes. Studio annual commitment is billed at $2,699/year (saves $889 vs monthly). Contact us for annual Publisher pricing.
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