Milkshake alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Milkshake: little desktop editing, and branding removal requires a paid plan. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Milkshake, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Beacons currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Beacons	Free plan + paid	No	Web, iOS, Android	5 of 5	59.6
2	Linktree	Free plan + paid	No	Web, iOS, Android	0 of 0	56.0

1. BeaconsTop pick
Best for: Creators who want links, a store, email and a media kit in one free-to-start platform
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android
59.6
score / 100
Why switch from Milkshake
Adds a store, email tools and a media kit.
Pros
Store, email and media kit alongside the bio link
Generous free plan
Seller fees drop to 0% on higher tiers
Cons
9% seller fee on the free plan
Cluttered if you only need links
Top tiers are pricey
Visit Beacons Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.377
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 Beacons a good Milkshake alternative?
Verified facts
5 of 5 verified
Free plan
$0/month
Checked Oct 25, 2026beacons.ai(opens source in a new tab)
Free plan seller fee
9%
Checked Oct 25, 2026beacons.ai(opens source in a new tab)
Creator plan
$100/year ($10 monthly)
Checked Oct 25, 2026beacons.ai(opens source in a new tab)
Creator Plus
0% seller fees
Checked Oct 25, 2026beacons.ai(opens source in a new tab)
Media kit
Daily-updating
Checked Oct 25, 2026beacons.ai(opens source in a new tab)
2. Linktree
Best for: Creators and small brands who want a quick, familiar link-in-bio page
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android
56.0
score / 100
Why switch from Milkshake
Better known, with a desktop editor and more integrations.
Pros
Familiar to audiences and quick to set up
Free plan with unlimited links
Wide range of embeds and integrations
Cons
Free pages look generic and carry branding
Seller fees on lower tiers
Customisation and insights mostly on paid plans
Visit Linktree Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.3100
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1515
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Linktree a good Milkshake alternative?
Verified facts
0 of 0 verified
No sourced facts yet.

The best Milkshake alternative for…

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

Best Milkshake alternative for most people

Beacons

Adds a store, email tools and a media kit.

Best Milkshake alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Taplink

Bio pages with forms, price lists and payments.

Best Milkshake alternative for iPhone and Android

Linktree

Better known, with a desktop editor and more integrations.

Best Milkshake alternative for working in the browser

Carrd

Desktop-built one-page sites with more layout control.

Milkshake alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Milkshake?

Beacons ranks first right now. Adds a store, email tools and a media kit. Taplink and Linktree follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Milkshake?

Yes. Beacons (free plan + paid), Taplink (free plan + paid), Linktree (free plan + paid) and Carrd (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Milkshake?

None of the 4 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Milkshake?

The complaints we hear most: little desktop editing; branding removal requires a paid plan; card format limits long content.

How is this list ranked?

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