knit.bio offers link-in-bio pages, Instagram tools, analytics and brand-deal management. External product catalogs and Shopify sync are available. Native checkout and seller payment connections are unavailable.
| Feature | knit.bio | Beacons |
|---|---|---|
| Creator toolkit | Instagram automation, scheduling, analytics, email broadcasts, deal tracking, invoices and a live media kit; limits vary by plan | Link in bio, digital selling, media kit, email and Instagram auto-DM; limits vary by plan |
| Free option | One page with up to 5 active blocks and basic page analytics; no time limit | Free plan includes a page, digital products, a media kit and limited email sends |
| Email broadcasts | Start on Essentials; send limits increase by plan | Limited sends on Free, with higher limits on paid tiers |
What we say about Beacons comes from its own public pages, checked in 30 October 2026. Plans and features change, so check Beacons’s site for its current terms. Sources: Beacons pricing and features.
Pick Beacons instead of knit.bio if:
Yes. A published media kit is available on Free; email broadcasts start on Essentials. Paid tiers add capabilities and higher limits. The toolkit also includes scheduling, Instagram analytics, deal tracking and invoices. See every feature and its plan.