Beacons alternative
Linky: a Beacons alternative focused on expressive live-data pages
Linky is a link-in-bio builder with live social and music blocks, custom theming, and an affordable paid tier - a focused alternative to Beacons for creators who want a clean, fast page without a built-in storefront.
At a glance
What you get with Linky
Live social/music blocks
Yes - Spotify, Instagram, TikTok, GitHub, YouTube, and more
Custom domain
Premium plan ($4/month)
Built-in storefront
Not included
Team workspace
Team plan - up to 5 seats ($14/month)
Side by side
Linky vs Beacons
A fair look at how the two compare, feature by feature.
| Feature | Linky | Beacons |
|---|---|---|
| Live social/music blocks | Yes - Spotify, Instagram, TikTok, GitHub, YouTube, and more | Social embeds available |
| Custom domain | Premium plan ($4/month) | Available on paid plans |
| Built-in storefront | Not included | Yes - digital products and tipping |
| Team workspace | Team plan - up to 5 seats ($14/month) | Collaboration features available |
| Page analytics | Included in Premium | Available on paid plans |
Make the switch
Switching from Beacons takes minutes
- 1
Claim your username
Your page is live at lin.ky/yourname the moment you sign up. Free, no credit card.
- 2
Rebuild your links
Add a block for each link, connect your integrations, and pick a theme. Most pages take a few minutes.
- 3
Update your bios
Swap your Beacons link for your new one on Instagram, TikTok, and everywhere else. Done.
Why Linky
Why creators switch to Linky
- Custom domains
- Connect your own domain on a paid plan to make your page feel truly yours.
- Beautiful themes
- Make it yours with custom colours, fonts, and a palette that matches your brand.
- Rich blocks
- Music, video, social feeds, and more - not just links. Your page stays fresh automatically.
- Analytics
- See views and clicks on your blocks and links with built-in analytics on Premium.
- Fast & simple
- Build your page in minutes with a drag-and-drop editor. No coding required.
- Verified pages
- Get a verified badge on your page to show your audience that it is the real you.
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What to look for in a Beacons alternative
Beacons packages a link page, a media kit, and a creator store into one platform. When evaluating alternatives, consider which of those features you actually use. If you do not sell digital products or sponsorships through your link page, a leaner tool may load faster, look cleaner, and cost less. The most relevant factors are live social integrations, customisation depth, custom domain support, and how the analytics stack up.
A real Linky page
Playing Now
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Fred again
Live blocks that refresh automatically
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Where Linky stands out
Linky is purpose-built around live content blocks. Its Instagram block pulls in your latest post and follower count; the Spotify block shows what you are currently listening to or your most recently played track; the TikTok block displays follower count and recent posts; the GitHub block shows recent commits. These make a Linky page feel current without daily maintenance. Linky's theming system lets you pick custom colour palettes and fonts, giving your page a distinct look that matches your brand. Custom domains are available on the Premium plan at $4/month, which also includes unlimited pages and blocks, a verification badge, private pages, and analytics. The Team plan ($14/month) adds a shared workspace for up to five collaborators and support for Google Analytics and Facebook Pixel.
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What Beacons is genuinely good at
Beacons is a strong choice for creators whose business model centres on monetisation through the link page itself - selling presets, LUTs, ebooks, or other digital products, or managing brand deal inquiries via its media kit features. Its free tier is generous, and it has built a reputation among YouTube and TikTok creators. If commerce and media kit features are central to your workflow, Beacons is worth evaluating on its own merits.
Your theme, your colours
Built-in analytics on every page
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Getting started with Linky
Sign up at trylinky.com, choose a username, and open the editor. Add a links block for your key URLs, then layer in live blocks for your active social accounts - Instagram, Spotify, TikTok, GitHub, or YouTube. Choose a theme to match your visual identity. Once the page is ready, upgrade to Premium if you want a custom domain or analytics, then swap the URL in your social bios.
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Who should choose Linky
Linky is a good fit for creators and developers who want a live, content-rich page and do not need a built-in storefront. Musicians, visual artists, developers, and anyone with active social accounts that they want surfaced directly on their page will get the most from Linky's live-data blocks. Teams that collaborate on a shared page benefit from the Team plan's workspace and seat management.
Bring all your socials together
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know to get started.
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