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Beacons alternative: bio link with native QR and no commissions
codigo-qr.es offers a free bio link with integrated dynamic QR and no commissions. Beacons charges 9% on its Free plan and does not generate native QR codes.
Beacons is a capable tool for content creators. Its music, store and vCard blocks are well designed. The hidden cost is the price: the free plan charges 9% of everything you earn. And when you need a QR for a poster, a card or a shop window, Beacons does not generate one. codigo-qr.es offers a free bio link with integrated dynamic QR, no commissions on any plan and specialised templates for physical businesses.
| Feature | codigo-qr.es | Beacons |
|---|---|---|
| Free bio link | Yes, no commissions | Yes, with 9% commission |
| Native integrated QR | Yes (dynamic with analytics) | |
| Sector-specific landing pages | 6 templates by sector | Generic bio link only |
| Sales commission | 0% | 9% on Free, less on paid plans |
| QR scan analytics | Yes (country, device, time) | No (bio link analytics only) |
| Basic plan price | 5.99 euros/month | 10 USD/month (Creator) |
| Barcode generator | 8 formats | |
| Panel in your language | 6 languages (ES, CA, EN, PT, FR, DE) | English only |
| Music and video blocks | Yes (Beacons differentiator) | |
| No card to start | Yes (with 9% commission) |
Beacons pricing per official website (beacons.ai/pricing), May 2026: Free plan with 9% sales commission; Creator from 10 USD/month with no commission; Store from 30 USD/month; Network from 90 USD/month. codigo-qr.es Pro costs 5.99 euros/month or 49 euros/year (verified at codigo-qr.es/precios).
The bio link market diversified between 2021 and 2024. Linktree led as a general tool; Beacons specialised in creators with direct monetisation. Since 2024, many creators and businesses have looked for tools that combine bio links with physical QR codes and scan analytics. codigo-qr.es launched in 2026 to fill that gap: not just a digital bio link, but the full cycle, from the printed QR to the analytics of who scanned it, where and when.
Try the bio link with included QR and no commissions
No credit card. No commissions. Dynamic QR ready to print from day one.
Where they win (being honest)
- Rich content blocks: music, video, store, Instagram, Spotify, TikTok
- Direct monetisation from the bio link (courses, products, tips)
- Simple visual editor aimed at creators
Why switch
Why does Beacons charge 9% on the free plan?
Beacons funds its free plan by taking 9% of the revenue you generate from the bio link. On paid plans the commission drops or disappears, but the monthly price rises.
If you sell courses, digital products or receive tips from your bio link, Beacons keeps 9% on the Free plan. With the Creator plan (10 USD/month) the commission drops to 0%, but you add a fixed monthly cost. codigo-qr.es charges no commission on any plan. The bio link is free and the dynamic QR is included from day one.
What can codigo-qr.es do that Beacons cannot?
codigo-qr.es generates dynamic QR codes with its own analytics and offers templates for restaurants, real estate, events and services. Beacons has no native QR or templates for physical businesses.
If you run a physical business (restaurant, clinic, estate agency, hair salon) and need a QR on the table, counter or shop window, Beacons does not give you that tool. codigo-qr.es has landing page templates for restaurant menus, digital vCards, event pages and services, all with integrated dynamic QR and scan analytics.
How does the Pro price compare between codigo-qr.es and Beacons?
codigo-qr.es Pro costs 5.99 euros per month. Beacons Creator costs 10 USD per month. For advanced features, Beacons rises to 30-90 USD per month.
The Pro plan on codigo-qr.es gives unlimited dynamic QR codes, 12-month analytics, CSV export, logos in QR and CTA frames for 5.99 euros/month or 49 euros/year. Beacons has several plans: Free (with 9% commission), Creator (10 USD/month with no commission), Store (30 USD/month) and Network (90 USD/month). If you only need a bio link without commission, Beacons Creator is comparable in price, but without a native QR.
Can I use codigo-qr.es only for a bio link without QR?
Yes. The bio link landing works on its own without a QR. The dynamic QR pointing to it is included free, adding a physical channel at no extra cost.
If you only need a bio link, codigo-qr.es works similarly to Beacons. The difference is that codigo-qr.es charges no commission on your earnings and the dynamic QR is already generated. You can put it on your business card, poster or packaging from day one.
What does the codigo-qr.es Pro plan include compared to Beacons Creator?
The Pro plan costs 5.99 euros per month or 49 euros per year. It includes unlimited sector landing pages, unlimited dynamic QR codes, 12-month analytics, CSV export, logos in QR and CTA frames.
Compared to Beacons Creator (10 USD per month), codigo-qr.es Pro gives sector-specific landing pages (bio link, restaurant menu, digital vCard, event page, property listing, services), unlimited dynamic QR codes, 12-month analytics with country, device and time data, CSV export, custom logos in QR codes and customisable CTA frames. The annual price of 49 euros works out to under 4.10 euros per month, compared to 10 USD for Beacons Creator or 30-90 USD for higher Beacons plans. On codigo-qr.es the physical channel (QR) and the digital channel (landing) are integrated in the same panel.
When Beacons makes more sense than codigo-qr.es
Beacons makes sense if you are a digital content creator with active monetisation: music, courses, merchandise or tips. Its specialised blocks suit that profile better than a generic bio link.
Beacons makes sense if you are a musician, artist or creator with an integrated store and need Spotify, SoundCloud, YouTube or a direct shop in your bio link. Its editor is built for that direct monetisation flow. If you do not need QR or physical materials and your business lives entirely online, Beacons is a valid option. When you start needing a QR for printed materials or templates for specific sectors, codigo-qr.es covers that part.
How to move from Beacons to codigo-qr.es
Create an account on codigo-qr.es, replicate your links in a bio link landing and generate the dynamic QR. Beacons music or store blocks are replaced by direct link buttons.
The process is straightforward: sign up on codigo-qr.es, create a bio link landing with the same links you have on Beacons, add social media buttons and download the dynamic QR for your next materials. Beacons specialised blocks (Spotify embed, shop, tips) have no direct equivalent, but you can replace them with link buttons to those platforms. If you already have printed materials with the Beacons URL, keep it active in parallel until they run out. From day one on codigo-qr.es you stop paying the 9% commission.
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Frequently asked questions
Beacons has no native QR generator. To get a QR pointing to your Beacons bio link you need an external tool. The QR will not be integrated in your Beacons panel and will have no built-in analytics.
On the Beacons Free plan, the platform keeps 9% of all revenue you generate from your bio link, including course sales, products or tips. To remove the commission you need the Creator plan at 10 USD per month.
Yes. Create a bio link landing on codigo-qr.es with the same links and blocks. Beacons music and store blocks have no direct equivalent, but you can replace them with links to Spotify, Bandcamp or your store. The dynamic QR is included.
Beacons is designed for digital content creators. It has no templates for restaurant menus, property listings or service cards, and does not generate QR codes for printed materials. For businesses with a physical presence, codigo-qr.es is more complete.
codigo-qr.es does not have integrated music blocks. The bio link includes text links, images and buttons. If your activity revolves around music with direct Spotify or SoundCloud integration, Beacons has that advantage.
Yes. With the Pro plan you can create unlimited bio link landing pages, each with its own dynamic QR and separate analytics by location or campaign.
Free bio link + dynamic QR, no commissions
Create your first free landing on codigo-qr.es. No commissions. No expiry date. Dynamic QR included and ready to use on any physical material from today.