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Setuvara
vs Beacons
Beacons is an all-in-one link in bio for creators, with a store, a media kit and email. Setuvara’s Creator Mode covers that ground, and the same account has pages for your personal life, events and business.Creator tools too, plus Modes and connections.
Updated Oct 2026 · Beacons details from its public pages
Setuvara · One account, four Modes
A creator link page
Illustrative. Not their actual design.
The short version
Two different jobs.
Setuvara
Creator Mode puts your work first, with a store, a media kit, brand Deals and an Audience you can email. Three more Modes cover the rest of your life, shared by link, QR or tap.
Beacons
A creator-focused link in bio with a store, media kit, email marketing and AI tools, built around your online audience.
Side by side
Line by line.
Setuvara’s side is our own plan sheet. For Beacons’s current prices and fees, see their pricing page.
| Topic | Setuvara | Beacons |
|---|---|---|
| Pages per account | Four Modes: Personal, Event, Business, Creator | A creator page |
| Store fee | 5% Setuvara fee on Free, 0% on Plus and Pro, plus Stripe’s processing | Depends on plan: see Beacons’ pricing page |
| Media kit | Media kit on every plan | Media kit included |
| Brand deals | Deals pipeline from Collab Actions | Brand outreach tools |
| Email your audience | 2,500 emails a month on Plus, 20,000 on Pro | Email marketing tools |
| In person | QR, Quick QR and NFC Tap, with Connections that remember where you met | Online-first |
| Price | Free to start. Plus is $6.99 a month or $69 a year; Pro is $12.99 a month or $129 a year. | Free plan and paid tiers: see Beacons’ pricing page |
Which one
Pick the one that fits.
Pick Setuvara if…
- 01You sell, and also meet brands, clients and fans in person
- 02You want one account for your creator work and your personal or business life
- 03You want 0% platform fees for a predictable monthly price
Pick Beacons if…
- 01You want AI writing and content tools built into your link page
- 02Your whole business is online and you never share in person
- 03You already run your email list in Beacons
FAQ
Questions, answered.
Is Setuvara a Beacons alternative?
Yes, for creators who want a store, a media kit and brand deals, plus pages for the rest of their life and in-person sharing by QR or NFC tap.
What does Setuvara charge on sales?
A 5% Setuvara fee on Free and 0% on Plus and Pro. Stripe’s payment processing applies on every plan. Paid selling needs a connected Stripe account.
Do I need to apply for Creator Mode?
No. Every Setuvara account has Creator Mode on every plan, including Free.
Can I send emails to my audience?
Yes, on Plus (2,500 a month) and Pro (20,000 a month). Free collects your Audience; sending starts on Plus.
Keep exploring
- Creator ModeWork, store, media kit and deals.
- Link in bio for creatorsHow creators use Setuvara.
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