Compared 2026-09-10
Linktree or Beacons: which one fits your page?
The short answer: Linktree is the simpler, more widely used link page, while Beacons adds a media kit, courses and email automation, at the cost of a 9% seller fee on its free plan. Which one wins depends on whether you want a business suite or just a page.
Side by side
| Question | Linktree | Beacons |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | $0, unlimited basic links, Linktree branding shown | $0, customizable link-in-bio, 9% seller fee on sales |
| Entry paid tier | $0 free, Starter around $8 monthly | $30 a month, Creator Plus, 0% seller fee |
| What it adds beyond links | Integrations, scheduling and automation across paid tiers | Media kit, courses, email flows and an AI assistant |
| Seller fee | Not a core feature of the free or entry tiers | 9% on the free plan, 0% once on Creator Plus |
| Best suited for | A creator who wants a recognizable, simple link page | A full-time creator business selling courses or brand deals |
| Learning curve | Minimal, a link page most visitors already recognize | Higher, given the media kit, courses and automation tools to configure |
| Custom domain | Included on certain paid tiers | Available depending on plan; check Beacons' current pricing page |
Prices sourced from each provider's own pricing page, 2026-09-10. Pricing changes; verify the provider's checkout before buying.
When Linktree is the better fit
- You want the most widely recognized link-in-bio brand
- You do not want a seller fee taken from any sales you make
- A simple page with a large integration list covers what you need
- You want visitors to recognize the format immediately
When Beacons is the better fit
- You are building a creator business, not just a link page
- A media kit and brand deal tools matter more than avoiding a free-tier fee
- You are ready to pay $30 a month for the full suite once revenue supports it
- You want email automation bundled with your link page
Where Fullink fits, as a third option
Fullink sits below both on price and scope: Free covers five links at $0 with no seller fee, and PRO is $9 a month flat for unlimited links and Stripe-hosted payment links. It has neither Linktree's integration catalogue nor Beacons' business suite, so it fits best when the actual requirement is a page and a way to take payment, not a marketing platform. Neither Linktree's nor Beacons' broader tooling is something Fullink tries to replace.
Free covers 5 links at $0. PRO is $9 a month and adds Stripe-hosted payment links, supporter tiers and no Fullink branding.
Questions people ask
- Does Linktree charge a seller fee?
- No. Linktree's free and paid tiers are not built around a percentage seller fee the way Beacons' free plan is.
- Which is cheaper, Linktree or Beacons?
- Linktree's free plan and its Starter tier around $8 monthly are cheaper than Beacons' options once you account for Beacons' 9% free-tier seller fee or its $30 a month Creator Plus plan.
- Does Beacons' media kit replace the need for a separate portfolio site?
- For many creators, yes, since it is built to present rates, past work and audience stats to brands in one place; Linktree does not offer an equivalent feature.
- Can I move from Linktree to Beacons later without losing my audience?
- Yes, switching bio-link tools does not affect your social media following; you would simply update the link in each platform's bio field to point at the new page.
- Does Beacons' AI assistant work the same way for every visitor?
- It is built to respond based on the content and context of your specific page, so its usefulness depends on how much information you have set up for it to draw on.