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Beacons alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Beacons alternative for most people is Payhip (2.6 GPA), second in our ranking of tools for selling digital products. The best free one is Ko-fi (2.6 GPA).
Beacons compared with 5 alternatives: Linktree, Stan, Ko-fi, Gumroad and Payhip.
Beacons has a free plan. Paid plans start at $100 per year (Creator), or $10 per month billed monthly. 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
Price against what you get
Beacons starts at $8.33 a month when paid by the year and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 4 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Linktree and Gumroad.
Stan and Payhip score higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Beacons
Linktree
Link in bio pages with a store, email sign-ups and scheduling
- Linktree starts at $7 per month, billed annually ($9 billed monthly).
- Linktree also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Linktree does not cover email campaigns, which Beacons does.
Suits: Creators who need a single link page for social profiles
Stan
Link-in-bio store for creators selling downloads, courses and calls
- Stan starts at $29 per month ($300 billed yearly).
- Stan has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Beacons.
- Stan also lists an iOS app.
- Stan also covers community, appointment booking and affiliate tracking.
- Stan does not cover online store, which Beacons does.
Suits: Social media creators who sell from a link in their bio
Ko-fi
Creator page for tips, memberships, a shop and paid commissions
- Ko-fi does not cover email campaigns and online courses, which Beacons does.
Suits: Artists and streamers who want tips and memberships on one page
Gumroad
Sell downloads, memberships and courses for a cut of each sale
- Gumroad is free.
- Gumroad also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Gumroad also covers affiliate tracking and merchant of record.
- Gumroad does not cover online courses and online store, which Beacons does.
Suits: Creators testing a first product who want no monthly bill
Payhip
Store for downloads, courses and memberships, with a free plan
- Payhip starts at $29 per month.
- Payhip also covers affiliate tracking.
- Payhip does not cover email campaigns, which Beacons does.
Suits: New sellers who want a free store and pay only when they sell
Limits worth knowing in Beacons
- The Free plan takes a 9% seller fee; 0% fees start at Creator Plus, $300 per year.
- Courses with video hosting and memberships are Creator Plus features, not Creator.
- Plan prices are shown per year; the monthly figures are $10, $30 and $100.
- The pricing page lists no mobile apps, so the platform is recorded as web only.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Beacons?
The alternatives to Beacons in this directory are Linktree, Stan, Ko-fi, Gumroad and Payhip. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Beacons.
Is there a free alternative to Beacons?
Yes. Gumroad is free to use. Linktree, Ko-fi and Payhip have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Beacons alternatives work on Android?
The Beacons listing does not include an Android app. Linktree and Gumroad list one.
Which Beacons alternatives work on iOS?
The Beacons listing does not include an iOS app. Linktree, Stan and Gumroad list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.