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Beacons alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Beacons: 9% seller fee on the free plan, and cluttered if you only need links. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Beacons, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Stan currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1LinkStack logoLinkStackOpen sourceYesSelf-hosted, Web5 of 555.3
  1. LinkStack logo

    1. LinkStackTop pick

    Best for: People and communities who want a self-hosted Linktree with no ads or tracking

    Open sourceSelf-hostableSelf-hosted, Web

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Beacons

    Free, open-source link-in-bio page you host yourself, for people who only need the links, not Beacons' store and email tools.

    Pros

    • Free, ad-free and open source
    • Runs on PHP hosting or Docker
    • Multi-user instances
    • Built-in mail server

    Cons

    • You maintain the server
    • Fewer integrations than commercial tools
    • No built-in store
    Visit LinkStack Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is LinkStack a good Beacons alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    License
    AGPL-3.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Requirements
    PHP 8 or Docker
    Checked Oct 25, 2026linkstack.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Open source
    Free to use, distribute and modify
    Checked Oct 25, 2026linkstack.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Hosting options
    Self-host, community or hosted
    Checked Oct 25, 2026linkstack.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Email
    Built-in SMTP server
    Checked Oct 25, 2026linkstack.org(opens source in a new tab)

The best Beacons alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Stan logo

Best Beacons alternative for most people

Stan

Focused on selling with no transaction fees, for a flat monthly price.

LinkStack logo

Best Beacons alternative for a free option

LinkStack

Free, open-source link-in-bio page you host yourself, for people who only need the links, not Beacons' store and email tools.

Campsite.bio logo

Best Beacons alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Campsite.bio

Cleaner bio links with strong analytics at a low price.

LinkStack logo

Best Beacons alternative for open source

LinkStack

Free, open-source link-in-bio page you host yourself, for people who only need the links, not Beacons' store and email tools.

LinkStack logo

Best Beacons alternative for self-hosting

LinkStack

Free, open-source link-in-bio page you host yourself, for people who only need the links, not Beacons' store and email tools.

Linktree logo

Best Beacons alternative for iPhone and Android

Linktree

Simpler and better known if you mainly need links.

Taplink logo

Best Beacons alternative for working in the browser

Taplink

Bio pages with forms and payments, popular outside the US.

Beacons alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Beacons?

Stan ranks first right now. Focused on selling with no transaction fees, for a flat monthly price. Campsite.bio and Taplink follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Beacons?

Yes. Campsite.bio (free plan + paid), Taplink (free plan + paid), Linktree (free plan + paid) and LinkStack (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Beacons?

Yes: LinkStack. LinkStack can also be self-hosted.

Why do people switch from Beacons?

The complaints we hear most: 9% seller fee on the free plan; cluttered if you only need links; top tiers are pricey.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Beacons, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.