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Head-to-head · Link-in-Bio Tools

Linktree vs Beacons

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score Linktree #1 in Link-in-Bio Tools 9.2/10 Free plan · paid from $7/mo Free plan✓ 3 of 5 features Visit Linktree
Beacons #2 in Link-in-Bio Tools 9.0/10 Free plan · paid from $8.33/mo Free plan✓ 4 of 5 features Visit Beacons

Linktree leads on 1 check, Beacons on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreLinktree · 9.2/10
  • Lowest starting priceLinktree · $7/mo
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresBeacons · 4 of 5

Linktree scores higher on our rubric for link-in-bio tools: 9.2 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #2.

Linktree is cheaper to start at $7/mo against $8.33/mo.

Linktree is the better fit for creators who want the safest, most-integrated option. Beacons is the better fit for creators selling digital products from day one.

  • Linktree fits best

    Creators who want the safest, most-integrated option

  • Beacons fits best

    Creators selling digital products from day one

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Side by side

Feature Linktree 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Beacons 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 9.0
Ranking #1 in Link-in-Bio Tools #2 in Link-in-Bio Tools
Best for Creators who want the safest, most-integrated option Creators selling digital products from day one
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $7/mo (best) $8.33/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Features Linktree 3/5 · Beacons 4/5
Custom domain Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Sell products ✓ ✓
Tips / donations ✓ ✓
Email capture ✓ ✓
No branding on free — —
Specs
Analytics Advanced Advanced
Our review
Pros
  • Setup to live page took us under five minutes on a phone
  • Integrations for Shopify, Spotify, YouTube and payment tips built in
  • Scheduling and link expiry on paid plans suit campaign drops
  • Free plan includes a store, email capture and a media kit
  • Block editor gives real layout control, not just a stack of buttons
  • Invoicing and brand-deal tools live in the same dashboard
Cons
  • Real design freedom (fonts, layouts) sits behind Pro
  • Analytics on Free are basic — clicks only, no sources
  • Linktree branding stays on your page until you pay
  • 9% sales fee on Free and Creator plans adds up once you sell regularly
  • So many modules that a plain link page takes longer to build
  • Mobile app trails the web editor for editing blocks
Our verdict

Linktree is a link-in-bio service for creators who want one destination for multiple links, media and payment options. According to the vendor’s published offering, it supports unlimited links on the Free plan, along with link types such…

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Beacons is a link-in-bio platform aimed at creators who need more than a simple list of links. Its block-based editor supports product blocks, email signup forms and media kits, with videos, store rows and text sections arranged in…

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  1. LinktreeLink-in-Bio Tools 9.2Free plan · paid from $7/mo
  2. BeaconsLink-in-Bio Tools 9.0Free plan · paid from $8.33/mo

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Linktree — where it wins

    • Setup to live page took us under five minutes on a phone
    • Integrations for Shopify, Spotify, YouTube and payment tips built in
    • Scheduling and link expiry on paid plans suit campaign drops

    Where it doesn't

    • Real design freedom (fonts, layouts) sits behind Pro
    • Analytics on Free are basic — clicks only, no sources
    • Linktree branding stays on your page until you pay

  • Beacons — where it wins

    • Free plan includes a store, email capture and a media kit
    • Block editor gives real layout control, not just a stack of buttons
    • Invoicing and brand-deal tools live in the same dashboard

    Where it doesn't

    • 9% sales fee on Free and Creator plans adds up once you sell regularly
    • So many modules that a plain link page takes longer to build
    • Mobile app trails the web editor for editing blocks
  • Linktree9.2/10 · Free plan · paid from $7/mo

    The default for a reason — fast setup, deep integrations, and a free plan you can actually live on.

    Visit LinktreeFull verdict →
  • Beacons9.0/10 · Free plan · paid from $8.33/mo

    The most complete free creator page — store, email list and media kit without a paid plan.

    Visit BeaconsFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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