4 Beacons alternatives, and when to stay with Beacons
Beacons is a creator toolkit: link in bio, store, email and media kit in one account. If you use most of those tools, it is hard to beat. These alternatives make sense when you only need part of it, or when your page belongs to a local business.
Short answer
If you mainly need a clean link page, VISU and Beacons both work on a free plan. Choose VISU if you also want dynamic QR codes and a local business page on the same account. Stay with Beacons if you sell digital products, send email to your audience or pitch brands with a media kit.
When to stay with Beacons
- You sell digital products, courses or memberships from your page. VISU Link has no store or checkout.
- You send email to your audience or use the media kit to pitch brands.
- You want your own custom domain for the page.
The alternatives
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VISU Link
Our productBest for: Creators and small businesses that want links, QR codes and a local page together, without a full creator suite.
Strong points
- Free plan with links, social icons and a QR code for your page.
- 2 dynamic QR codes on Free, editable after printing.
- Local page with address, map and opening hours on the same account.
Limits
- No store, email marketing or media kit.
- No custom domain.
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Stan Store
A creator storefront for digital products, courses and bookings, sold from one link. A good fit if selling is the whole point of your page.
Stan Store alternatives - 3
Linktree
The best known link in bio tool, with a free plan and commerce on paid plans. A good fit if you want the most familiar option.
Linktree alternatives - 4
Lnk.Bio
A simple link in bio with unlimited links on the free plan and a shop on a paid plan. A good fit if you want something light and low cost.
Lnk.Bio alternatives
Feature comparison
| Feature | VISU | Beacons |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan, no credit card | Yes | Yes |
| Links and social icons | Yes | Yes |
| Colors, button style and layout | Yes | Yes |
| Visit and click analytics | Yes7 days on Free, up to 365 on paid | Yes |
| QR code for your page | Yes | Check their site |
| Remove platform branding | YesFrom Starter | Yes |
| Dynamic QR codes with editable destination | Yes2 on Free | Check their site |
| Local business page with map and hours | Yes | No |
| Sell products from the page | No | Yes |
| Use your own domain | No | Yes |
Competitor features as listed on their public sites when this page was written. They change often, so check before you decide.
Questions
Is VISU free like Beacons?
Yes. The VISU Free plan needs no credit card and includes one VISU Link with 5 links and 5 social icons, a QR code, 2 dynamic QR codes and 7 days of analytics. Paid plans start at $5 per month.
Can I sell digital products on VISU Link?
No. VISU Link has no store or checkout. If selling is the main job of your page, Beacons or Stan Store fit better.
Does VISU have email marketing or a media kit?
No. VISU focuses on your link page, QR codes and a local business page. Keep Beacons or another tool if you rely on those.
Can I use my own domain with VISU Link?
No. VISU Link pages live at visu.to/yourname. If a custom domain is a must, check which plan of your other option includes it.
How do I move from Beacons to VISU?
Create your VISU Link, add your links and social icons in the editor, then replace the Beacons URL in your social bios with your visu.to address.
Try VISU next to what you use today
Create a free VISU Link, share it by link or QR code and compare it with your current setup.
VISU plans: Free plan, no credit card. Paid plans: Starter $5/month, Pro $9/month, Premium $24/month. See all plans
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