Beacons alternative
XBio vs Beacons
XBio and Beacons both give you one page that holds all your links. This page compares 18 features side by side, read from each platform's published plans in August 2026. The rows Beacons wins are included, not hidden.
- * Analytics CSV export: Export availability on Linktree and Beacons depends on plan tier.
- * Drip email sequences: Beacons sends broadcasts with segmentation; multi-step drip sequences are not a standard feature.
- * Multiple profiles per account: XBio Pro includes 5 profiles on one account.
~ means partial or plan-dependent support; – means it is not listed on that platform’s pricing or feature pages. Based on published plans, August 2026. Plans change often, so check the other platform’s site for current details.
Where XBio goes further than Beacons
Of the 18 features compared, XBio offers more than Beacons on 13.
- GPU-rendered VFX backgrounds
- Particle effect overlays
- Per-link animations
- Audio-reactive backgrounds
- Analytics CSV export (Beacons: partial or plan-dependent)
- A/B testing on links
- Drip email sequences (Beacons: partial or plan-dependent)
- Outbound webhooks
- Password-protected profiles
- Geo-restriction by country
- Multiple profiles per account
- Sell your own themes
- Buy features à la carte
Where Beacons and XBio are level
Both platforms list these as supported, so they are not a reason to choose either.
- Analytics with referrer + device
- Scheduled links
- Email capture
- Custom domain
- Annual discount
Where Beacons is ahead
On the features compared, XBio matches or exceeds Beacons on every row. That reflects what each platform publishes, not a verdict on quality: Beacons may do things well that do not appear in a feature table.
Pricing
XBio's paid plan is $5/mo. Beacons's paid plan is $10/mo. These are the published prices as of August 2026; check Beacons's own pricing page before you decide, because plans change often.
XBio is also free to start. The free plan includes: one profile, up to 20 links, 4 free VFX backgrounds plus 300 starting credits to unlock a premium one, basic view and click counts, email capture, password protection, QR export. Pro is $5/month or $45/year.
Which should you choose?
Choose XBio if these matter to you: GPU-rendered VFX backgrounds, Particle effect overlays and Per-link animations. It is also the better fit if a page that looks distinctive matters more to you than anything else on the list.
Choose Beacons if you already have an audience on it and nothing above is missing for you.
Notes on this comparison
- Analytics CSV export: Export availability on Linktree and Beacons depends on plan tier.
- Drip email sequences: Beacons sends broadcasts with segmentation; multi-step drip sequences are not a standard feature.
- Multiple profiles per account: XBio Pro includes 5 profiles on one account.
Moving from Beacons to XBio
XBio can import a Beacons page: paste its URL into the importer and your display name, bio, avatar and links come across in one step. You restyle it afterwards in the editor.
Questions
- Is XBio a good Beacons alternative?
- XBio offers more than Beacons on 13 of the 18 features compared, including GPU-rendered VFX backgrounds, Particle effect overlays and Per-link animations.
- How much does XBio cost compared with Beacons?
- XBio has a free plan and a paid plan at $5/mo. Beacons's paid plan is $10/mo (published prices, August 2026).
- Can I import my Beacons page into XBio?
- Yes. Paste your Beacons URL at /import and XBio brings across your display name, bio, avatar and links. It does not copy Beacons's theme or your analytics history.