Compare · 2026
Bookshelves vs Beacons
Suite vs shelf. Pick based on what your bio is hired to do — not which logo is louder on Twitter.
Bookshelves is a visual bookshelf link-in-bio for book creators. Beacons is a broader creator operating system with store, email, media kit, and many block types. Choose Bookshelves when books are the product; choose Beacons when you need a full multi-product creator business hub.
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Last updated: July 29, 2026 · Also live as Booktree (booktree.xyz)
Feature posture
| Capability | Bookshelves | Beacons |
|---|---|---|
| Visual book shelves | Core | DIY blocks |
| Book covers + search | Yes | Manual |
| Ratings on titles | Yes | DIY |
| Creator store / OS | Lightweight shop | Strong |
| Email / media kit | Subscribe + growing | Mature |
| Free public shelf | Full shelf forever | Limits vary |
| Bookshelves pricing | Free forever · Pro $9/mo or $79/yr · Author $19/mo or $159/yr | See beacons.ai |
Competitor features change — verify on their site. We don’t invent Beacons pricing here.
Who should pick what
Bookshelves
- BookTok / Bookstagram first
- Affiliate recs on physical books
- Want free forever for a real shelf
Beacons
- Many revenue streams in one hub
- Heavy email / store / media kit needs
- Books are one block among many
Try the shelf free.
You can always keep Beacons for the rest of the business.
Questions? Answered.
- Is Bookshelves better than Beacons for BookTok?
- For book-only creators, yes — covers, shelves, and ratings convert better than generic blocks. If you need a full creator OS (store, complex funnels, media kit), Beacons may fit better.
Your shelf. One link.
bookshelves.me/you — free to start. Live before your next post.