Linkbase vs. Sotion: Why You Don't Need a Website Builder

Linkbase vs. Sotion: Why You Don’t Need a Website Builder to Gate Your Content

If you use Notion to run your business, you’ve likely looked for a way to make your pages more professional. You want a custom domain, you want to capture leads, and you want to keep your sensitive data behind a password.

In your search, you probably found Sotion.so.

Sotion is an excellent tool if you want to turn a Notion workspace into a full-scale website. But here is the secret most marketers won't tell you: Most of the time, you don't actually need a website builder. You just need a secure door.

Today, we’re comparing Linkbase and Sotion to help you decide which tool fits your workflow.

The Core Difference: Website vs. Layer

To understand which tool you need, you have to understand their DNA:

Sotion is a Website Builder: It takes your Notion content and "repackages" it into a website. This requires you to manage DNS records, connect domains, and think about site architecture.

Linkbase is a Security Layer: It doesn't change your content. It simply wraps your existing URL in a secure, branded gateway. You don't "build" anything; you just "protect" what already exists.

3 Reasons Why Linkbase Beats a Website Builder (For Most Use Cases)

1. No DNS Headaches (The "30-Second Rule")

To set up Sotion, you have to go into your domain registrar (like GoDaddy or Cloudflare) and add CNAME or A records. If you aren't a "tech person," this is where the frustration starts.

With Linkbase, there are zero DNS records. You paste your link, pick a gate, and you're done. You can go from a "raw" Notion link to a "secure" lead magnet in under 30 seconds.

2. Platform Agnostic: Beyond Just Notion

Sotion is built exclusively for Notion. But what happens when you want to share a Loom video audit? Or a Google Drive PDF? Or a Figma design?

If you use Sotion, you’re stuck in the Notion ecosystem. Linkbase works everywhere. You can use the same dashboard to secure every asset in your business, regardless of where it’s hosted.

3. Lower Maintenance, Lower Cost

Building a website means you have to maintain a website. You have to check if the formatting broke, manage SEO metadata for every page, and pay for a "site" subscription.

Linkbase is "set it and forget it." Since it's just a layer, your original formatting never breaks, and you aren't paying for the overhead of a CMS (Content Management System) you don't actually need.

When SHOULD You Use Sotion?

We aren't saying Sotion is bad—it’s actually great for specific needs. You should choose Sotion if:

You want to build a public-facing Blog or Portfolio on a custom domain.

You need a full Membership Site with multiple pages and navigation bars.

You want to heavily customize the CSS (design) of your Notion pages to not look like Notion.

When SHOULD You Use Linkbase?

Choose Linkbase if your goal is Speed and Conversion. It’s the superior choice for:

Agencies: Sharing private client proposals and Loom audits.

Creators: Turning a single Notion template into a lead magnet for social media.

Sales Teams: Protecting sensitive pitch decks and tracking who opens them.

The Final Verdict

If you need a house, build a website with Sotion. But if you just need a secure room to share your valuable work, Linkbase is the faster, cheaper, and more versatile key.

Stop building and start sharing. Secure your first link with Linkbase today.