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| Your shortlist | WebsitesBeacons |
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| General starting cost | Free, then $100/yr |
| Billing and eligibility | View recorded plans (3)
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| Workflow | Not verified in this comparison |
| Hosting requirement | Not verified in this comparison |
| The verdict | A link in bio and creator storefront tool that works as a lightweight hub for a podcast's links and merch. |
| Free tier | Available. Check the plan limits below. |
| Best for | Podcasters who want a single link for social bios that also handles email capture and simple selling. |
| Not the best fit | Shows needing a large searchable episode archive or detailed RSS-driven website automation. |
| The gotcha | Free and Creator charge a 9% seller fee. A low subscription price can be misleading if you sell substantial digital products. |
| Public plans | Read public plan notes
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| Pricing notes | Payment-processing fees can still apply when the Beacons seller fee is 0%. Check domain renewal terms separately. |
| Category | Websites |
| Tool type | Creator storefronts |
| Also listed in | Monetization |
| Revenue methods | Digital products |
| Monetization requirements | A storefront alongside the podcast, not a replacement for RSS hosting. Check current seller fees; official page sections currently disagree. |
| Price checked | 2026-09-06 |
| Next step | Visit Beacons |