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Updated September 2026

Linktree vs Beacons (2026)

Linktree is best for creators who want the most widely recognized link-in-bio brand with deep social integrations; Beacons is best for creators who want to sell digital products and pitch brand deals from the same page as their link in bio. Linktree starts at $5/mo and Beacons at $10/mo.

Linktree

Free · $5+

Link in bio · Monetization

Linktree lets creators and businesses put every link they share, from social profiles to stores, behind one shareable bio link.

  • Instagram
  • TikTok
  • YouTube
  • X (Twitter)
  • Facebook

Beacons

Free · $10+

Link in bio · Monetization

Beacons is an all-in-one creator platform combining a link-in-bio page, storefront, media kit, and email marketing with AI-assisted tools.

  • Instagram
  • TikTok
  • YouTube
  • X (Twitter)
  • Facebook
LinktreeBeacons
Best forcreators who want the most widely recognized link-in-bio brand with deep social integrationscreators who want to sell digital products and pitch brand deals from the same page as their link in bio
Starting price$5/mo$10/mo
Free trial——
PlatformsInstagram, TikTok, YouTube, X (Twitter), Facebook, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Snapchat, Threads, TwitchInstagram, TikTok, YouTube, X (Twitter), Facebook, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Snapchat, Threads, Twitch
Free planYesYes
Users70M+ users10M+ creators
Key featuresUnlimited Links, Link Scheduling, Advanced Analytics, Commerce Tools, Instagram Auto-Reply, Custom DomainsMedia Kit Builder, Digital Product Sales, AI Assistant (Beam), Email Marketing, DM Automation, Custom Domain
IntegrationsInstagram, Shopify, Spotify, Mailchimp, PayPal, AmazonStripe, Instagram, TikTok, Mailchimp, Google Workspace
Founded20162019

Questions people ask

+Is Linktree or Beacons cheaper?

Linktree starts at $5/mo; Beacons starts at $10/mo.

+What does Linktree have that Beacons doesn't?

Unlimited Links, Link Scheduling, Advanced Analytics, Commerce Tools, Instagram Auto-Reply, Custom Domains.

+What does Beacons have that Linktree doesn't?

Media Kit Builder, Digital Product Sales, AI Assistant (Beam), Email Marketing, DM Automation, Custom Domain.