linkrunner is a mobile-measurement platform (MMP) that bills per attributed install. That model makes sense if your core need is install attribution across ad networks. But a lot of teams don't need a full MMP — they need deep links that reliably open the app on the right screen, with analytics and an API, at a predictable price. If that's you, here's why lynkily Deep Links is a strong linkrunner alternative.
The core difference: flat pricing vs per-install
linkrunner's Growth plan is pay-as-you-go — roughly ₹1 (~$0.012) per attributed install, so ~100,000 installs works out to ~$1,000+/month. lynkily is flat: 1,000,000 deep-link clicks for $99/month, and a free tier with 25,000 clicks/month. No per-install metering, no surprise bills.
| linkrunner | lynkily Deep Links | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Per attributed install (PAYG) | Flat monthly — no per-install fees |
| Free tier | 25k installs | 25k deep-link clicks/mo |
| Universal / App Links | Yes | Yes — association files hosted for you |
| Deferred deep linking | Yes (SDK) | Yes (no SDK — REST resolve) |
| Analytics + API + webhooks | Yes | Yes |
| Install attribution / SKAN / SDK | Yes (MMP) | No — deep linking, not attribution |
What lynkily gives you
- iOS Universal Links & Android App Links — lynkily hosts your
apple-app-site-associationandassetlinks.jsonautomatically on your branded domain. - Smart app → store → web routing — no dead ends on any tap.
- Deferred deep linking without an SDK — a REST endpoint your app calls on first open.
- Deep-link analytics — an outcome funnel (clicks → app opens → store → web) by platform, country and device.
- Developer REST API + API keys + webhooks.
Be honest about the trade-off
If you specifically need install attribution, SKAN, ad-network postbacks or a native SDK, an MMP like linkrunner is built for that. lynkily is focused on the deep-linking layer — universal/app links, deferred routing, analytics and an API — at a flat price. For most apps that just want links to open the right screen and to see how they perform, that's exactly the job.
Try it free
lynkily Deep Links is free to start (25,000 clicks/month), with paid plans from $19/month. See Deep Links pricing, or read what is deep linking and deferred deep linking without an SDK.
