Beacons.ai is great… until you look at the bill

Beacons.ai is a solid link-in-bio platform with strong monetization features: tip jar, digital storefront, Shopify integrations. The catch? Pro starts at $10/month, the analytics dashboard is dated, and there's no edge caching for international visitors.

Here are 5 alternatives worth checking before you commit.

The 5 best Beacons alternatives

1. LinkForge — the modern stack

Price: Free forever / Pro at €7/month.
Highlights: Next.js 15 server rendering, real-time analytics with AI insights, 6-language UI, 1-click Linktree/Beacons import.
Best for: creators who want analytics that actually help them grow.
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2. Stan Store

Price: $29/month.
Highlights: native digital product storefront, automated email sequences.
Best for: creators who already sell ebooks, courses or coaching slots.
Limit: pricing jumps fast and the free trial is short.

3. Snipfeed

Price: 5% transaction fee + plans from $14/month.
Highlights: deep monetization (1:1 calls, audio messages, paid posts).
Limit: heavy fee structure when you sell.

4. Linkin.bio (Later)

Price: bundled with Later from $25/month.
Highlights: tightly integrated with Later's Instagram scheduler.
Limit: makes no sense if you don't already use Later.

5. Bio.fm

Price: Free / Pro $4/month.
Highlights: cheapest paid tier in the market.
Limit: limited analytics and customization vs LinkForge Pro.

Direct Beacons vs LinkForge comparison

Feature	Beacons Pro ($10/mo)	LinkForge Pro (€7/mo)
Unlimited links	✅	50 (∞ on Agency)
Real-time analytics	❌	✅
AI demographic profiling	❌	✅
Heatmaps	❌	✅
A/B testing	❌	✅
Custom CSS	✅	✅
Custom domain	✅	✅
Native Stripe checkout	✅	✅
Multilingual UI	English only	6 languages

When does Beacons still make sense?

You sell a lot of digital products and use Beacons' built-in storefront daily.
You're a US-based creator deeply embedded in the Beacons ecosystem.

For everyone else — especially international creators — LinkForge is materially better and cheaper.

How to migrate from Beacons to LinkForge

Export your link list (Beacons doesn't offer a 1-click export — manual copy required).
Create your free LinkForge account, same slug if possible.
Recreate your links (~10 minutes) and upload your avatar.
Set up an HTTP redirect from your old beacons.ai URL if you owned a custom domain.
Keep Beacons live for 30 days as a fallback.

FAQ

Will Beacons.ai shut down?

No, but their roadmap is squarely US-focused. Features useful for international creators (EU VAT, multilingual support) lag behind.

Can I import my Beacons data into LinkForge?

We accept a CSV import. Beacons doesn't offer a 1-click export — you'll need to copy your links manually first.

Is LinkForge Free really free?

Yes, no credit card required. Free includes 5 links, 3 social links, real-time analytics and basic themes.

Conclusion

Beacons.ai is a fine product for established US creators. For modern, international or analytics-driven creators, LinkForge ships more features at ~30% less.

Start on LinkForge for free →