Linklify The best free
Beacons alternative.
Linklify gives you everything Beacons offers — plus a URL shortener, built-in blog, and zero transaction fees on every plan, starting completely free.
Linklify vs Beacons
| Feature | Linklify | Beacons |
|---|---|---|
| Profile page (link in bio) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Transaction fees on store sales | 0% | 9% (free plan) |
| URL shortener | ✓ | — |
| Click analytics | Pro | Basic free / Advanced paid |
| Creator store (products & services) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Digital downloads | Pro | Paid |
| Built-in blog | ✓ | — |
| Leads capture form | ✓ | Paid |
| Link scheduling & expiration | ✓ | — |
| Custom domain | — | Paid |
| Free plan price | $0 forever | $0 (9% transaction fee) |
| Paid plan price | $5/mo | From $8.33/mo |
Comparison based on publicly available pricing as of early 2026. Last updated: March 2026.
Why creators switch from Beacons
Zero transaction fees
Beacons takes a 9% cut of every sale made through the free plan. Linklify charges 0% transaction fees on all plans — including free. Keep more of what you earn.
A built-in URL shortener
Beacons doesn't shorten URLs. Linklify does — with custom slugs, click tracking, and expiration dates. One tool replaces both your link in bio and your URL shortener.
Built-in blog included free
Linklify includes a full blog on all plans with unlimited posts. Beacons doesn't offer a native blog feature — you'd need a separate tool for that.
Pro costs $5/mo, not $8.33/mo
Linklify Pro is $5/month for unlimited links, full analytics, digital downloads, and all templates. Beacons paid plans start at $8.33/month (billed annually).
How to switch from Beacons to Linklify
Create a free Linklify account
Sign up at linklify.link — no credit card needed. Your profile URL is linklify.link/@yourname.
Add your links and store
Recreate your Beacons links and store listings in Linklify. Pick a template, add your bio, and set up your products — takes under 5 minutes.
Update your bio URL
Replace your Beacons URL in Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and X with your new Linklify profile link.
Frequently asked questions
Does Linklify charge transaction fees on store sales?
No. Linklify charges zero transaction fees on all plans, including the free plan. Beacons takes a 9% transaction fee on sales made through the free plan.
How does Linklify compare to Beacons?
Linklify includes a built-in URL shortener, a blog, and zero transaction fees — features Beacons does not offer or requires a paid plan for. Linklify Pro is $5/month versus Beacons paid plans starting at $8.33/month.
Can I migrate from Beacons to Linklify?
Yes. Sign up for free, add your links and store, and update your Instagram/TikTok bio URL to your new Linklify profile at linklify.link/@you. Takes under 5 minutes.