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