Both use AI in different ways. Beams generates the entire page from one sentence. Beacons uses AI to help you build a creator business. Here's when each one wins.
| Feature | Beams | Beacons.ai |
|---|---|---|
| Setup time | 10 seconds (AI generates from 1 sentence) | 15-45 minutes (template selection + customization) |
| AI page generation | Full page — type a sentence, get a page | Partial — AI bio writer + media kit only |
| Creator commerce | Links to external stores | Built-in — stores, tip jar, digital products |
| Email list building | No — focus is pages, not mailing lists | Yes — built-in email tools |
| Brand partnerships | Not included | Brand marketplace |
| Custom domain | Pro plan ($9/mo) | Paid plan only ($10/mo+) |
| Analytics | Free plan | Free plan (basic) |
| Free plan | 1 page + unlimited links + analytics | Unlimited pages, Beacons branding |
| Pricing | Free / $9 / $29 / $79 | Free / $10 / $25 / $90 |
| Best for | Anyone who wants a page, fast | Creators running a full business |
Beacons.ai wants to be your creator operating system. It's a lot of software. You'll spend time learning it, and you'll get real commerce tools in return.
Beams is the opposite philosophy: do one thing (a great page) in one step (one sentence). If you already have your commerce stack working elsewhere, Beams gets out of your way. If you don't, Beacons might save you five other tools.
Beacons is the creator OS. Beams is the fast page. Know which one you need before you sign up — they're not competing on the same axis.
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