SSL securedLink Hub vs E-Commerce Platform
Beacons starts free. But you pay in features.
Beacons has a generous free plan. But the free tier takes 9% of every sale. And core features like custom domains and email branding require paid plans. For serious selling, the cost adds up.
Beacons gives you a link page that sells. NoCode.shop gives you a store that grows.
A real store. Not a link page with a checkout.
Full Storefront
A real website with product pages, categories, and search. Not a list of links with "buy" buttons.
Automatic Invoicing
Compliant invoices and VAT handling out of the box. Beacons only invoices brand deals, with no VAT/tax compliance.
Customer Portal
Your customers manage subscriptions and purchases. Beacons does not offer a customer portal.
SEPA & Direct Debit
Accept SEPA direct debit via GoCardless. Beacons supports cards and PayPal, but no SEPA direct debit.
Workflows & Automations
Both platforms offer email tools. NoCode.shop adds payment triggers, dunning, and segmentation.
EU-Hosted & GDPR
Data hosted in the EU. GDPR compliant. Beacons is US-based.
Beacons is a great link hub with light selling
If you mainly need a link-in-bio page, want to collect emails, and sell a few digital products on the side: Beacons is a solid choice. Their free plan is generous, and the creator-focused design is polished.
But if selling is your main activity, you need subscriptions, real product pages, invoicing, and GDPR compliance: NoCode.shop is the upgrade. You get a real store, not a link page with products bolted on.
Frequently asked questions
Beacons has a free plan, but takes 9% of every sale. The 9% fee also applies to the $10/mo Creator plan; it only drops to 0% from the $30/mo plan up. NoCode.shop charges 0% on all paid plans from €33/month.
Yes, from Creator Pro ($10/mo). NoCode.shop includes custom domains on all paid plans.
Beacons offers memberships. NoCode.shop goes further: full subscription management with dunning, customer portal, upgrade/downgrade, and automated invoicing.
Yes. Re-upload digital products, connect your Stripe account. Contact us for assisted migration.
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