Creator commerce vs QR-first marketing.
Beacons is built around digital products and creator commerce. Linkly is built around designer QR codes, restaurant menus and offline-to-online tracking — at a fraction of the price.
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| Feature | Linkly | Beacons |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | 1 bio page + 1 menu + static QR (with branding) | Unlimited links, 9% sale fee, Beacons branding |
| QR with logo & colors (free) | Basic | |
| Restaurant menu builder | ||
| Creator commerce (digital products) | ||
| AI tools / writing assist | ||
| Editable QR destination (dynamic) | Pro ($5/mo) | Limited |
| Click & scan analytics | Pro ($5/mo) | Creator Pro ($10/mo) |
| Custom domain | Pro ($5/mo) | Higher-tier paid plan |
| Cheapest paid plan | $5/mo | $10/mo Creator Pro |
When to pick Beacons
If you sell digital products (presets, ebooks, courses) and want commerce + AI tools baked into your bio page, Beacons is purpose-built for that.
When to pick Linkly
If you need a QR code on flyers, packaging, table tents or merch — and want analytics for both clicks AND scans in one dashboard — Linkly costs less and ships better QR tooling.
Frequently asked questions
Beacons vs Linkly — which is better?+
Beacons leans into creator commerce (digital products, tip jars, AI tools). Linkly leans into QR-first marketing for small businesses, restaurants and creators who also need offline scans. If you sell digital goods, Beacons is great; if you need a designer QR code on flyers and packaging, Linkly is the better fit.
Does Beacons include a QR code?+
Beacons offers a QR code, but full QR design controls (logo, colors, shapes) are stronger on dedicated QR tools. Linkly's free plan includes logo center, PNG/SVG download and Pro adds editable destinations and scan analytics.
Is Linkly cheaper than Beacons?+
Yes. Linkly Pro is $5/mo. Beacons Creator Pro is $10/mo, Store Pro is $30/mo and Business Pro is $90/mo. For most users who don't sell digital products, Linkly covers the same use cases for less.
Can I import my Beacons page?+
Linkly doesn't auto-import, but rebuilding takes about 10 minutes — copy your links into the editor, pick a theme, and re-publish under your handle.
Beacons pricing and feature claims verified June 2026 against beacons.ai/i/pricing. Plans change — check Beacons' current pricing before committing.
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