Linktree vs Beacons vs Suiteble: The Ultimate Bio Link Comparison for 2026

The choice that isn't really a choice

You're a coach, consultant, or solo service provider. Instagram, TikTok, and LinkedIn let you put exactly one link in your bio. The solution is obvious — a bio link page. But which one?

Google gives you two default answers: Linktree and Beacons. Both pages say "everything for creators in one place." But the moment you start digging, the surprises appear: 12% commission on every sale, prices that doubled in the last year, and most importantly — neither one can actually take bookings or track where your traffic is coming from.

In this comparison, I'll break down three platforms — Linktree, Beacons, and Suiteble — and show you what each one is really built for.

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TL;DR — if you don't have time to read

• Linktree is the default for people who just want to collect their social media links in one place. The free plan works fine, but paid plans jumped to $8–$35/month after the November 2025 price hike.
• Beacons is built for creators who sell digital products and chase brand deals. Lots of AI features, but the 9% sales commission eats into your margin.
• Suiteble is for coaches and consultants who need a bio link plus calendar booking plus link tracking in one place. $5/month, no commissions on what you sell.

In short: Linktree is a link showcase, Beacons is a creator storefront, and Suiteble is a client booking system with a bio link page on top.

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What a bio link page actually does for a coach

A bio link is one hub page that you point all your social traffic to. Instead of writing "link in bio" in every post, you give people one URL — and on that page they can book a consultation, download a lead magnet, read testimonials, follow you on other platforms, or buy your program.

For a coach or consultant, a bio link solves three problems:

1. One link instead of ten — Instagram, TikTok, and X only allow one URL.
2. A professional appearance — instead of sending people to a generic Google Form or unbranded Calendly page, you have your own page with your name on it.
3. Sales automation — a potential client can book a call, grab a guide, or buy a program without you having to be online.

Now let's look at how the three platforms handle these jobs.

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Linktree — the default option

Linktree launched in 2016 and became synonymous with bio link pages. 70+ million users, brand recognition everywhere, integrations with every major platform.

What's good

• The free plan is genuinely usable — unlimited links, basic analytics, QR codes.
• Mobile app available.
• Huge library of integrations.
• Simple setup — your page is live in under 10 minutes.

What's not so good

• Prices went up in November 2025. Starter is now $8/month (was $5), Pro is $15/month (was $9), Premium is $35/month (was $24).
• 9–12% commission on every sale on every plan except Premium. Sell a $500 program and Linktree takes $45–$60 — on top of Stripe fees.
• No booking. At all. If a client wants to book a call, they have to leave your Linktree page and go to your Calendly or message you in DMs.
• Linktree branding stays on every paid plan below Pro. "Powered by Linktree" appears on the free plan and on the $8/month Starter plan — you only get to remove it once you're paying $15/month for Pro.
• Weak analytics on the free and Starter plans. You can see clicks, but not where people came from or what they did next.

Who Linktree is right for

It's right for you if:

• You're a blogger, musician, or podcaster who just needs a showcase of links to YouTube, Spotify, and your socials.
• You don't sell anything directly through your bio link.
• The free plan is enough and you don't mind the Linktree branding.

It's not right for you if:

• You're a coach or consultant who needs to take bookings.
• You sell digital products and don't want to lose 9–12% on every sale.
• You need to know which channel your clients are actually coming from (Instagram vs LinkedIn vs email).

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Beacons — a creator storefront with AI

Beacons launched in 2019 as a Linktree alternative focused on monetization. Over the past couple of years they've leaned heavily into AI features — content generation, automated brand outreach, and auto-updating media kits.

What's good

• Built-in store for digital products, courses, and memberships.
• AI tools for generating emails and outreach messages.
• Auto-updating media kit for landing brand deals.
• Free plan with the basics included.

What's not so good

• 9% sales commission on the Free and Creator Pro plans. The commission only drops to 0% on Store Pro at $30/month.
• Paid plans get expensive fast. Creator Pro is $10/month, Store Pro is $30/month, Business Pro is $90/month.
• No real booking on the lower plans. Multi-calendar sync for appointments is locked behind Store Pro at $30/month and above.
• Built for content creators, not service providers. The interface and feature set are designed for selling eBooks and courses, not for running coaching calls.
• No link tracking or UTM analytics. You won't find out that one LinkedIn post drives three times more bookings than ten Instagram stories.

Who Beacons is right for

It's right for you if:

• You're a content creator who sells courses, eBooks, and digital products.
• You're chasing brand deals and need an automated media kit.
• You can justify $30/month for Store Pro to escape the commission.

It's not right for you if:

• Your main offering is one-on-one consultations, not digital content.
• Your tools budget is closer to $10/month.
• You need calendar booking with Google Calendar sync without paying extra.

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Suiteble — bio link, booking, and tracking for coaches

Suiteble is the platform we're building, and I'll be upfront: it's younger than Linktree and Beacons, and it has fewer features. But it was built specifically for the job that Linktree and Beacons handle poorly: a coach or consultant who wants to automate client bookings and actually understand where those clients are coming from.

What you get for $5/month

• Bio link page — fully customizable with blocks for whatever you need (booking, lead magnet, testimonials, socials).
• Booking calendar with Google Calendar sync — your client picks a time, it lands in your calendar automatically.
• Short links with UTM tags — replaces Bitly.
• QR codes for print materials — business cards, flyers, posters.
• Unified analytics — you can see the full funnel: which post drove the click → what they did on your page → whether they booked a call.

Features you won't find elsewhere

Referrer-based visibility — you can show different blocks to different audiences. Instagram visitors see one CTA, LinkedIn visitors see another. Neither Linktree nor Beacons does this.

Full unified analytics — unlike Linktree and Beacons, where you only see clicks on individual links, Suiteble shows the traffic source, conversion to booking, and the entire client journey.

What's missing

• It's a young product. Fewer integrations, no mobile app yet, fewer templates.
• No built-in store for digital products. If your main product is a course, this isn't your tool.
• No AI features for content generation or outreach.
• No email marketing. If you need a newsletter, you'll integrate with ConvertKit or Mailchimp separately.

Who Suiteble is right for

It's right for you if:

• You're a coach, consultant, or solo specialist who works through calls.
• You need clients to be able to book a consultation 24/7 without back-and-forth.
• You want to know which channel (Instagram, LinkedIn, email, blog) is actually bringing you clients.
• You'd rather pay $5/month than $20–$46/month.

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Side-by-side comparison

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The honest cost comparison

Let's run the math for a coach who does 10 consultations a month at $100 each ($1,000 in revenue).

Linktree + Calendly + Bitly stack:

• Linktree Starter: $8/mo
• Calendly Standard: $12/mo
• Bitly Starter: $8/mo
• Total: $28/mo = $336/year

Beacons Store Pro (to remove the 9% commission and get booking):

• Beacons Store Pro: $30/mo
• Plus a separate link tracker like Bitly: $8/mo
• Total: $38/mo = $456/year

Suiteble:

• Suiteble Pro: $5/mo
• Total: $5/mo = $60/year

Suiteble saves you $276–$396 per year.

This isn't about Suiteble being "better at everything." It's about the fact that if your job is to take bookings from clients and understand where they come from, there's no reason to pay for three separate tools — or for a storefront you'll never use.

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How to decide — quick checklist

Pick Linktree if:

• You just need a showcase of links to your social profiles.
• You're not selling anything directly and not taking bookings.
• The free plan with branding is fine for now.

Pick Beacons if:

• Your main income is from selling digital products and courses.
• You actively chase brand deals and need a media kit.
• You're willing to pay $30/month to escape the commissions.

Pick Suiteble if:

• You're a coach or consultant whose main offering is consultations and programs.
• You need calendar booking with Google Calendar at no extra cost.
• You want to understand where your clients are coming from instead of guessing.
• Keeping your tool stack cheap actually matters to you.

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Try Suiteble free for 30 days

If after this comparison Suiteble sounds like the right fit, you can try it for 30 days with no credit card required. In that time you'll be able to:

1. Build your bio link page (10 minutes).
2. Connect Google Calendar and accept your first bookings (5 minutes).
3. Create short links with UTM tags for each of your channels (2 minutes per link).
4. See which channel is actually bringing you clients.

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