An honest comparison of AI-powered page generation vs template-based link-in-bio. We built Beams, so we're biased — but we'll let the features speak.
| Feature | Beams | Linktree |
|---|---|---|
| Setup time | 10 seconds (AI generates from 1 sentence) | 5-15 minutes (manual template + links) |
| AI page generation | Yes — type a sentence, get a page | No — manual template selection |
| Full page design | Yes — bio, links, social, layout | Links only — no full page layout |
| Custom domain | Pro plan | Paid plan only ($6/mo+) |
| Analytics | Free plan | Paid plan only |
| Design skills needed | None — AI handles it | Some — template customization required |
| Free plan | 1 page + unlimited links | Limited links + Linktree branding |
| Pricing | Free / $9 / $29 / $79 | Free / $6 / $10 / $27 |
| Users | New (just launched) | 50M+ (established since 2016) |
Linktree is the safe choice. Beams is the fast choice. If you value speed and AI-powered design over ecosystem maturity, beam yourself.
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