The Music Marketing Tools Influencer Platforms Skip
Beacons is built for influencers and creators selling digital products. Artlink is built for musicians who need pre-saves, smart links, and streaming analytics.
Artlink or Beacons: which should you choose?
Beacons is a creator-commerce platform — storefronts, email marketing, and media kits for every kind of creator. Artlink is music-first: streaming smart links, Spotify and Apple Music pre-saves, and AI-generated release visuals. Choose Beacons to sell products and services from your bio; choose Artlink to promote releases and convert listeners, with plans from free to $35.99/month.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Artlink | Beacons |
|---|---|---|
| Bio / Link-in-Bio Page | Yes | Yes |
| Pre-Save Campaigns | From $8.99/mo | No |
| Smart Links Across 8+ Platforms | 3 free, unlimited from $8.99/mo | No |
| Music-Specific Fan Analytics | From $8.99/mo | No |
| Embedded Music Players | 1 free, more from $8.99/mo | Yes |
| E-Commerce / Digital Products | No | Yes |
| Email Marketing Built-In | From $8.99/mo | 50 emails/mo free, unlimited on paid |
| Custom Domain Support | From $8.99/mo | Creator Pro ($10/mo, 1st year free) |
| Retargeting Pixels | From $8.99/mo | Paid |
| Media Embeds | 1 free, more from $8.99/mo | Yes |
| Lifetime Pre-Save Subscriptions | From $8.99/mo | No |
| Brand Deal Marketplace | No | Yes |
Pricing Comparison
Artlink
Beacons
Why Musicians Choose Artlink Over Beacons
Pre-save campaigns for Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, and Tidal — Beacons has no pre-save feature
Smart links that auto-detect your fan's streaming platform and redirect instantly
Music-specific analytics — not general e-commerce metrics
Built by musicians for musicians, not adapted from an influencer platform
All music marketing tools included starting at $8.99/mo — no selling digital products required
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Beacons good for musicians?
Beacons is primarily built for influencers and content creators, with a focus on selling digital products and brand deals. It has embedded music players on bio pages but lacks music-specific features like pre-saves, streaming smart links, and music analytics. Artlink is built specifically for music marketing.
Does Beacons have pre-saves?
No. Beacons focuses on e-commerce, digital products, and brand deals. It doesn't offer pre-save campaigns for streaming platforms. Artlink includes pre-saves for Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, and Tidal on all paid plans.
Is Beacons free?
Beacons has a free plan with basic bio page, store features, and 50 emails/month. However, for musicians, the free tier lacks the music-specific tools you need. Artlink's free plan includes a bio page and 3 smart links — and paid plans with pre-saves start at $8.99/mo.
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