Starts atFreemium, from $10/mo
- Free plan
Head-to-head
Beacons vs Linktree: which link in bio fits a Shorts or TikTok creator?
At a glance
Starts atFreemium; Starter $6/mo yearly ($8 monthly), Pro $12/mo yearly ($15 monthly)
- Free plan
Linktree is cheaper if you want to sell with no fees: Pro costs $17/month, or $13.50/month billed yearly, and says 0% fees. Beacons is free forever and packs in more tools, like a media kit and email, but it takes 9% of sales until you pay $30/month for Creator Plus.
Quick verdict
Side-by-side comparison
| Detail | Beacons | Linktree |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes, free forever | Yes: unlimited basic links, email and phone sign-ups |
| Entry paid plan | Creator: $10/month, or $100/year | Starter: $10/month, or $7.50/month billed yearly |
| Mid plan | Creator Plus: $30/month, or $300/year | Pro: $17/month, or $13.50/month billed yearly |
| Top plan | Creator Max: $100/month, or $900/year | Premium: $39/month, or $33.50/month billed yearly |
| Fee on sales | Free and Creator: 9%. Creator Plus and Max: 0% | Pro: 0% fees. Other plans: not stated on Linktree's pricing page (checked 16 Oct 2026) |
| Free trial | No trial on pricing page. Free forever plan | 7 days on Pro and Premium |
| Free extras | 30 daily AI credits, media kit, 50 emails a month, Instagram auto-DM, analytics | Basic links and sign-ups |
What selling costs you
Say you sell $200 of presets a month. On Beacons Free you would pay 9%, which is $18. That is more than Linktree Pro at $17/month with 0% fees. Beacons only drops to 0% fees on Creator Plus at $30/month.
Branding
Linktree lists removing its branding as a Pro feature. Beacons did not list this in our check.
Which one for a Shorts creator?
- Just need links to your videos: Linktree Free or Beacons Free.
- Pitching brands and want a media kit for free: Beacons Free.
- Selling a few products: Linktree Pro, for 0% fees.
- Selling a lot and want email tools too: Beacons Creator Plus.
Common questions
Does Beacons have a free plan?
Yes. Beacons pricing: Freemium, from $10/mo. Prices change, so check the official site.
Does Linktree have a free plan?
Yes. Linktree pricing: Freemium; Starter $6/mo yearly ($8 monthly), Pro $12/mo yearly ($15 monthly). Prices change, so check the official site.
Which is better, Beacons or Linktree?
Pick Beacons if you want a free all-in-one page with a media kit, digital products and email. Pick Linktree if you want a simple link page, or want to sell with 0% fees for less money.
Related: Beacons vs Stan Store, Linktree vs Stan Store, Linktree alternatives, tools to sell digital products.
Sources: beacons.ai/i/pricing, linktr.ee/s/pricing. Checked on 15 October 2026. Based on published plans, not a hands-on test.