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Beacons

Link-in-bio plus creator tools with built-in AI assists

est. 2019United StatesAI ecosystem: medium

The verdict

Beacons is a link-in-bio platform bundled with store, email, media kit and AI tools for creators. It suits creators who want several creator utilities in one free-to-start app.

What it is

Beacons pairs a customizable link-in-bio page with a store, basic email, a media kit builder and a set of AI assists for writing captions and outreach. The appeal is breadth on a generous free tier, letting a creator consolidate small tools. The cost of that breadth is depth: each module is lighter than a specialist tool, and the AI features are convenience helpers rather than a reason to choose the platform.

Strengths

  • Bundles link-in-bio, store, basic email and a media kit so a creator avoids several separate subscriptions
  • Includes AI assists for captions, outreach and product copy inside the same dashboard
  • Generous free tier lets a creator start monetizing before committing to a paid plan

Trade-offs

  • Each bundled module is lighter than a dedicated tool, so power users outgrow individual features
  • The native email is basic and not a substitute for a real email automation platform at scale
  • AI features are convenience helpers, not deep enough to be the reason to pick the platform

Best for

Consolidating a bio link, simple store and creator utilities without paying for several tools

Not for

Creators who need a specialist store, email platform or website rather than bundled basics

Pricing

Free tier (with Beacons branding and 9% transaction fee); paid plans roughly $10/mo (Creator Pro) and $30/mo (Store Pro), plus Business Pro. Transaction fees drop on higher store tiers.

Free

Free

$0

  • link-in-bio
  • store with fee

Pro

$10/mo

  • lower fees
  • custom domain

Business

$30/mo

  • more AI usage
  • advanced features

What people build with it

link-in-biocreator storemedia kitbasic emailbrand outreach

Frequently asked

What AI features does Beacons include?
Beacons offers AI assists for captions, brand outreach and product copy inside its creator dashboard.
Is Beacons free to use?
Yes. It has a free tier with a link-in-bio page and store, with paid plans lowering fees and adding features.
Can Beacons replace my email platform?
Only for basics. Its native email is light, so creators at scale connect a dedicated tool such as Kit.
What is bundled with a Beacons account?
A link-in-bio page, a store, basic email, a media kit builder and a set of AI writing helpers.
Is Beacons better than Linktree?
It bundles more creator tools, but each is lighter than a specialist app, so the right pick depends on what you need most.