Beacons vs Linktree
Beacons
beacons.ai
Linktree
linktr.eeSide by side
| Figure | Beacons | Linktree |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $8.33/mo | $7/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 8 | 5 |
| Spec score · Social Media Bio Link Tools | 9.3 (#1) | 8.9 (#6) |
| Spec score · Link-in-Bio Tools | 9.3 (#1) | 8.9 (#6) |
| Spec score · Link-in-bio tools | 9.2 (#2) | 9.4 (#1) |
| Analytics | advanced | Insights help users understand visitor behavior and make data-driven decisions, while paid plans add more advanced analytics and exports. |
| Audience | Beacons is designed for creators, creator managers, influencers, sellers, coaches, brands, agencies, and teams. | Linktree says it has more than 70 million users worldwide and serves brands, artists, publishers, agencies and influencers. |
| Email capture | Yes | Yes |
| Founded | 2019 | 2016 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, USA | Melbourne, Australia |
| Integrations | Beacons lists appointment integrations including Google Calendar and Zoom. | The Linktree Marketplace lists 61 apps and integrations, including Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Spotify, Shopify, Mailchimp, Klaviyo, Calendly and Typeform. |
| Mobile app | The Beacons app lets creators manage storefronts, track link performance, message leads and customers, and update media kits and brand links from a phone. | The Linktree app is available for iOS and Android; minimum requirements are iOS 13 or later or Android 5.0 or later, and tablets are not supported. |
| No branding on free | No | No |
| Sell products | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | 8.33 | 5 |
| Support | The Help Center directs creators to contact [email protected] for support questions. | The Agency / Enterprise plan includes dedicated support. |
| Tips / donations | Yes | Yes |
Plans
Beacons
- Creator$100 a year
- Creator Plus$300 a year
- Creator Max$900 a year
- FreeFree
- Creator$10 a month
- Creator Plus$30 a month
- Creator Max$90 a month
- Free ForeverFree
Linktree
- FreeFree
- Starter$7 a month
- Pro$14 a month
- Premium$30 a month
- Agency / EnterprisePriced on request
In their own words
Beacons
Beacons is a business platform for creators that brings together a customizable Link in Bio page, store, email marketing and media kit tools. Creators can sell digital products, courses, merchandise and other offerings, and make no-code websites with templates, custom domains, SEO, multi-currency support and email-list building. Audience Manager stores subscriber information, can export CSV files, send data to Zapier, and support email or SMS outreach. Marketing tools include newsletters and automated DMs; the Free plan includes five email automations and 50 monthly email sends. Beacons offers auto-updating media kits and connections to Threads, LinkedIn, Pinterest and Snapchat for social statistics in profiles and kits. Beam, its AI teammate, is described as handling content strategy, growth analysis, outreach, negotiation and deal tracking. The service is available on Android, iOS and web. The Free plan costs nothing and lists 9% seller fees; Creator Plus lists 0% seller fees. Creator costs $100 a year and Creator Plus costs $300 a year, both billed annually. Beacons is designed for creators, managers, influencers, sellers, coaches, brands, agencies and teams.
Linktree
Linktree gives creators, brands, businesses, and others one link for sharing content, products, services, and social profiles. Its page can serve as a mini-website without building or maintaining a regular website, and can be shared from platforms including Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn. The Free plan includes unlimited basic links, product and course sales, and earnings from brand offers. Other monetization options include digital products, sponsored links, affiliate commissions, bookings, and shops, though some tools are available only in selected countries. Analytics can track engagement, revenue, conversions, visitors, clicks, and audience insights. The Marketplace lists apps and integrations including Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Spotify, Shopify, Mailchimp, Klaviyo, Calendly, and Typeform. Linktree offers web, API, and iOS and Android app access; tablets are not supported. Starter is $6 a month billed annually or $8 monthly; Pro is $12 a month billed annually or $15 monthly, and Premium is $30 a month billed annually or $35 monthly. Pro and Premium offer a seven-day trial; plans can be canceled anytime.