Chat-based store management
Quickshops vs Beacons
Beacons is link-in-bio. Quickshops is a real store you run from chat. Then compare fees, branding, and checkout.
Beacons is good at being the link in your bio. Quickshops is good at being the store behind that link. A lot of people use both: Beacons up top, Quickshops handling checkout and delivery.
Chat-based store management
Update products, pricing, and your storefront from the apps you already use. No digging through admin menus. Quickshops is built around chat-first store ops; Beacons still expects you in a dashboard.
Quickshops supports store operations through Telegram, WhatsApp, Slack. Beacons does not offer an equivalent chat-based workflow for day-to-day catalog and pricing changes.
When Beacons still makes sense
- Optimized link-in-bio hub for social media creators
- Free tier available; Pro around $10/mo
- Media kit, email capture, and store blocks in one link
- Fast setup for Instagram/TikTok creators
Where Quickshops pulls ahead
- Chat-based store management. Beacons has no equivalent
- Dedicated storefront vs link-in-bio page blocks
- 0% platform fee on Pro. Beacons charges for store features on tiers
- Stripe Connect with full checkout ownership
Feature comparison
Across 11 features, Quickshops leads on 6 and Beacons leads on 0. Chat-based store management is unique to Quickshops in this comparison.
| Feature | Quickshops | Beacons |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly (free / entry) | €0 | €0 |
| Monthly (paid / Pro) | €19/mo | ~$10/mo |
| Platform fee (free plan) | 5% | Free tier limits |
| Platform fee (paid / Pro) | 0% | Pro limits lifted |
| AI chat store management | Yes | No |
| Messaging app ops (Telegram/WhatsApp/Slack) | Yes | No |
| Digital products support | Yes | Partial |
| Visual storefront editor | Yes | Link-in-bio |
| Full branding control | Yes | Partial |
| Custom domain | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan available | Yes | Yes |
| 0% platform fee option | Yes | Yes |
| Stripe Connect (your own account) | Yes | No |
| Merchant of Record (tax/VAT handled) | No | No |
| Setup time | Minutes | Minutes |
Pricing and fees
Beacons charges Pro limits lifted on every sale. Quickshops Free is 5%. Pro is €19/mo with 0% platform fees.
Compare the platform fee row first. Monthly cost only applies to Quickshops Pro.
| Plan | Monthly | Platform fee | Per $100 sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quickshops Free | €0 | 5% | ~$8.20 |
| Quickshops Pro | €19/mo | 0% | ~$3.20 + sub |
| Beacons | ~$10/mo | Pro limits lifted | ~$3.20 + sub |
Why sellers leave Beacons for Quickshops
- Run a growing catalog from chat instead of Beacons page blocks
- Graduate from link-in-bio to a real store URL
- Professional checkout experience for digital products
- Better fee economics at scale with 0% Pro
Who should use which
Stay on Beacons
- Your primary need is a link-in-bio hub, not a storefront
- You want media kit and email tools in one bio link
- You're social-first with low digital product volume
Try Quickshops
- You want chat-based store management Beacons does not offer
- Digital products are core to your business
- You want a branded store on your own domain with Stripe checkout
Get started in three steps
- Sign up free at quickshops.app. No card needed.
- Connect Stripe. Payouts go to your account, not ours.
- Publish a product, then update pricing or copy from chat in Telegram, WhatsApp, or Slack.
Frequently asked questions
Fees, setup, and when Quickshops is the better fit.
Quickshops vs Beacons: same thing?
No. Beacons is a link-in-bio hub. Quickshops is a full digital product storefront with checkout, branding, and AI ops.
Can I use both?
Yes. Many creators keep Beacons as their bio link pointing to their Quickshops storefront.
Which is better for selling courses?
Quickshops provides dedicated product pages and Stripe checkout. Beacons embeds store blocks in a bio page.
Does Beacons have AI store management?
No. Quickshops offers AI chat for operations on Telegram, WhatsApp, and Slack.
Which has lower fees at scale?
Quickshops Pro (€19/mo, 0% platform fee) is built for growing product revenue. Beacons Pro (~$10/mo) suits bio links, not full commerce.
Custom domain support?
Quickshops Pro includes custom domains for your storefront. Beacons uses beacon.page URLs.
Does Quickshops have a free plan?
Yes: 5% platform fee, no monthly cost.
Stripe on Quickshops?
Yes. Connect your Stripe account for direct payouts.