Linktree vs Beacons vs eltree: Which Link-in-Bio Tool Is Best in 2026?
Three Different Approaches to Link-in-Bio
Linktree: The original link-in-bio. A vertical list of text buttons with optional themes on paid plans. Simple and widely recognized.
Beacons: A full creator platform with link-in-bio, email marketing, online store, and media kit. Powerful but complex and expensive.
eltree: A visual content grid link-in-bio with auto thumbnails, emoji reactions, stories, fan tips and a built-in shop, with the design features free. Focused on a page that looks great and pays you.
Pricing Comparison
Linktree Free: Basic link list, limited themes. Paid plans add themes, scheduling and commerce features; Linktree does not offer custom domains.
Beacons Free: Basic link page with watermark. Beacons Creator Pro: $10/month. Beacons VIP: $50/month.
eltree: every page feature, tips and the shop free. Optional Pro (£2.99/month) adds unlimited tiles, links and stories, your own domain, a song under your bio, a weekly report and lower fees.
Feature Comparison
Visual content grid: Only eltree. Linktree and Beacons both use link lists or blocks.
Auto-extract thumbnails: Only eltree. No manual image uploading needed.
Emoji reactions: Only eltree. Interactive engagement on your bio page.
Custom themes (free): Only eltree. Linktree and Beacons charge for themes.
Email marketing: Only Beacons (paid). Linktree and eltree do not offer this.
Selling products: Beacons has the fullest store (paid plans). eltree has a free built-in shop for products, downloads and services. Linktree sells through its commerce features.
Link scheduling: Only Linktree Pro. Not available on Beacons free or eltree.
The Verdict
If you want the best-looking link-in-bio page for free: eltree. No contest.
If you need email marketing and a large online store (and are willing to pay $10-50/month): Beacons.
If you need link scheduling and do not mind paying $5/month: Linktree Pro.
For most creators who just want a great bio page, eltree is the best choice. It looks better, costs nothing, and includes features neither Linktree nor Beacons offer.