Sellpage vs Beacons: which link in bio store costs less?
By Saad Saleem. . 3 min read.
Short answer
Both are link-in-bio stores; Sellpage takes a smaller cut on its free plan. Beacons charges 9% per sale on Free and Creator, and 0% from $30 a month. Sellpage is free and takes 5%. On $300 a month in sales that’s $15 on Sellpage versus $27 on Beacons Free.
Price and fees side by side
| Feature | Sellpage | Beacons |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | Free, or $5–$12 | Free–$90 |
| Platform fee per sale | 5% | 9% (0% from $30/month) |
| Free plan | Yes, free forever | Yes |
| Fees on $300/month in sales | $15 on Free (5%) | $27 on Free (9%) |
Public pricing, October 2026. The $300 example is 20 sales of a $15 product on each platform’s cheapest suitable plan; card processing applies everywhere and isn’t included. Full table: sellpage.store/compare.
Where the numbers cross
- Starting out: Sellpage’s 5% beats Beacons Free’s 9% at any amount.
- Around $600 a month: Beacons’ $30 plan with 0% fees costs the same as Sellpage’s 5%.
- Well above $600 a month: a flat-fee plan wins on price alone.
What Sellpage adds
- Fans follow your store and get a phone notification when you drop something new.
- Shared links preview your whole store on WhatsApp and Facebook; one tap makes an Instagram story of it.
- Buyers pay without an account and get their files by email straight away.
- Payouts in 200+ countries, including where Stripe isn’t available.
- Design plans from $5 a month that don’t change your fee.
Which should you pick?
Choose Sellpage if you’re building up to your first steady sales or sell under about $600 a month. Choose a Beacons paid plan if you already sell well above that and prefer a flat fee.
Compare all five platforms on the comparison page, or start free.
Sources
Prices were checked in October 2026. Plans change, so confirm on each company’s site.
Frequently asked questions
What fee does Beacons charge on sales?
Beacons charges a 9% transaction fee on its Free and Creator plans, and 0% on Creator Plus ($30/month) and Creator Max ($90/month).
Is Sellpage cheaper than Beacons?
For most creators, yes. Sellpage takes 5% per sale with a free plan. On $300 a month in sales, that's $15 on Sellpage versus $27 on Beacons' free plan.
When does Beacons cost less than Sellpage?
On Beacons' $30/month plan with 0% fees, once you sell more than about $600 a month (5% of $600 is $30).