Beacons vs MinglyLink: Which is Better?
If you sell from your bio — downloads, products, sessions — the fee on each sale matters more than the feature list. Beacons’ Free and $10 Creator plans take a 9% seller fee[1]; MinglyLink takes 0%, because you are paid through your own payment link. Coming from Linktree instead? Start with the free Linktree alternative page. Here's how Beacons and MinglyLink compare.
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Tool Comparisons
1 Overview
Beacons positions itself as an all-in-one creator platform with a link hub, storefront, forms, and media kit features. It offers a free plan and paid tiers — Creator $10, Creator Plus $30 and Creator Max $90 per month. The Free and Creator plans carry a 9% seller fee on everything you sell; it drops to 0% only from Creator Plus, and the free plan shows the Beacons logo[1]. Public reviews also show a recurring pattern of delayed payouts[2].
MinglyLink focuses on being a free-forever link-in-bio that's fully customizable and built for earning: a shop with cart and orders, a booking calendar, and built-in ad offers with a revenue share so creators can monetize clicks from day one. 0% MinglyLink fee: you’re paid via your own payment link, processor fees only.
2 Feature Comparison
| Feature | MinglyLink | Beacons |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing (2026) | Free forever (all core features) | Free plan; paid tiers $10–$90/mo |
| Fees on sales | 0% MinglyLink fee (processor fees only) | 9% on Free & Creator ($10/mo); 0% from Creator Plus ($30/mo) |
| Monetization | Built-in ad deals; revenue share on clicks | Storefront, tips/donations; no ad revenue share |
| Customization | Full themes, avatars, banners with no paywalls | Branding/themes; deeper options on paid plans |
| Analytics | Clicks, conversions, and revenue tracking | Traffic & link analytics; advanced on paid plans |
| Commerce | Ad marketplace; external product links | Built-in store for digital items & services |
3 Pros & Cons
MinglyLink
- Free forever, no customization paywalls
- The only tool that pays YOU - 60% revenue share, earn from day one
- SEO-friendly by design with active link safety monitoring
- Newer platform with a smaller ecosystem
- Custom domains not yet available
Beacons
- All-in-one platform (store, forms, media kit)
- Built-in digital product selling
- Professional media kit builder
- Best features on paid plans
- Can be overwhelming for beginners
4 Which One Should You Choose?
If you want an all-in-one platform with a built-in store and media kit tools, and you do not mind paying for premium features, Beacons is worth considering. Before you decide, check the numbers in our full Beacons pricing & free-plan breakdown (2026).
But if you want a free link in bio with full customization, a shop and booking calendar (0% MinglyLink fee, processor fees only) and built-in ad monetization that actually pays you, MinglyLink is the better choice.