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% on 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 |
| Price | $5/mo, all-in | $0 (9% fee) or $10+/mo |
| 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 its free plan. Linklify charges 0% transaction fees, ever. 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 and subscribe for $5/month. 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, ever. Beacons takes a 9% transaction fee on sales made through its 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.