Comparison

homu vs Beacons

Beacons is an all-in-one creator platform: link in bio, store, media kit and email tools under one roof. homu is narrower on purpose — a fast link in bio page where visitors can order, book, tip and back your goals, with 0% platform fee.

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Two different philosophies

Beacons aims to be the hub for a creator's whole business, with features for brand deals, email marketing and selling digital products. If you want one suite that covers all of that, it's worth a look.

homu focuses on the page itself. Each block is designed so a visitor can complete something in one or two taps — order from a menu, pick a time slot, send a tip — without leaving your link. It works just as well for a cafe, a tutor or a small shop as it does for a creator.

What you get with homu

0% platform fee on orders and bookings, on every plan — you only pay your payment provider's processing fees.
Menu and product blocks with a cart, Stripe checkout, pay-in-person orders and shipping options for physical goods.
A booking calendar with services, opening hours, blocked times and optional prepayment.
Tip blocks with quick amounts and funding goals with a live progress bar.
AI translation on Pro, so international visitors can read your page in their language.
Analytics for views, link clicks, countries and order statistics.

Fees and plans

Beacons, like many creator platforms, publishes different transaction fees for different plans, so check their pricing page for the current numbers before comparing.

homu keeps it simple: 0% platform fee everywhere. Free covers one page with every block and up to 5 menu sales and 5 bookings; Pro adds unlimited sales and bookings, AI translation and removes the “Powered by homu” footer; Business adds team accounts for people managing several pages.

Who should choose which

Choose Beacons if you want a broad creator suite with media kits and email marketing in the same place. Choose homu if your priority is a clean page that turns visits into orders, bookings and tips — especially if you sell physical products, run a local business or have an audience that speaks several languages.

At a glance

Feature	homu	Beacons
Link in bio page	Yes	Yes
Platform fee on sales	0% on every plan	Depends on plan — check current pricing
Restaurant-style menu with cart	Built in	Not a core focus
Booking calendar with prepayment	Built in	Check current features
Tips and funding goals	Tip and funding blocks	Check current features
Media kit and email marketing	Not included	Part of the suite
Page translation for visitors	AI translation on Pro	Check current features

Frequently asked questions

Is homu cheaper than Beacons?

It depends on how you sell. homu charges 0% platform fee on every plan, so the more you sell, the more that matters. Compare against Beacons' current pricing for your expected sales volume.

Can I sell physical products on homu?

Yes. Product and menu blocks support a cart, Stripe card checkout or pay-in-person orders, and shipping options for physical goods.

Does homu have a media kit or email marketing?

No. homu focuses on the page and the actions visitors take on it. If you need those, you can link to your favorite tools from a links block.

Can I use homu for a business, not just as a creator?

Yes. Cafes, salons, tutors, shops and nonprofits use the same blocks — menus, bookings, tips and funding — on one page with a QR code.

See if homu fits the way you sell

Set up a free page, add a product or booking block, and test the full checkout flow before you change your bio link.