MASK vs Beacons

MASK is one workspace for links, bio pages, QR codes, campaigns, analytics, and custom domains. Here's a neutral side-by-side with Beacons.

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Beacons is a creator-focused link-in-bio with built-in monetization tools. MASK focuses on a unified link, page, and campaign workspace: bio pages, short links, QR codes, analytics, and custom domains together. That suits teams and brands managing links at scale.

Quick verdict

Beacons is built for creators who monetize directly through their link-in-bio. MASK focuses on a unified link, page, and campaign workspace for brands and teams.

Choose MASK if…

you publish across more than one channel and want links, pages, and QR codes in one place
you want every link and page on your own custom domain
you care about campaign grouping, UTM building, and analytics together
a team needs shared workspaces, roles, and an API

Choose Beacons if…

your priority is creator monetization features built into the bio page, like stores and tip jars.

Beacons is genuinely good at creator link-in-bio & monetization. If that's all you need, it's a fair choice.

Side by side

MASK and Beacons, capability by capability

Beacons is best known for creator link-in-bio & monetization. MASK brings the capabilities below together in one workspace.

Capability	MASK	Beacons
Branded short links	Custom slugs on your own domains	Not the focus
Bio pages (link-in-bio)	Drag-and-drop page builder	Core feature
Dynamic QR codes	Editable, trackable codes	Available
Custom domains	Your domains across every link	Higher tiers
Campaigns & UTM	Campaign grouping + UTM builder	Not the focus
Analytics	Clicks, geo, device, and referrers	Varies by plan
Team & workspaces	Roles, permissions, workspaces	Not the focus
API & webhooks	REST API and webhooks	Not the focus

Comparison based on publicly available information and general product positioning, last reviewed June 2026. Features and plans vary by provider and change over time. Please verify current details with each provider.

One workspace

Everything connected, in one place

Short links

Branded links with custom slugs on your own domains.

Bio pages

Drag-and-drop link-in-bio pages, no code required.

QR codes

Dynamic QR codes you can edit and track after printing.

Campaigns

Group links by campaign with a built-in UTM builder.

Analytics

Clicks, geography, devices, and referrers in real time.

Custom domains

Put every link and page on a domain you own.

Workflow

From scattered tools to one workspace

A typical stack

A link-in-bio tool for the profile page
A separate shortener for campaign links
A QR generator for print and packaging
Analytics split across each tool

With MASK

Bio pages, short links, and QR codes in one place
Your custom domains across every link
Campaign grouping and UTM building built in
One analytics view for clicks, geo, and devices

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is MASK free to use?

MASK has a free plan with short links, QR codes, and a page builder. Paid plans add custom domains, advanced analytics, and team features. See the pricing page for current details.

Can I use my own domain with MASK?

Yes. MASK puts your short links, bio pages, and QR codes on custom domains you own, so every link reinforces your brand.

Can I use MASK alongside Beacons?

Yes. Many teams use both: Beacons for creator link-in-bio & monetization, and MASK for the links, bio pages, QR codes, and campaigns around it.

What makes MASK different?

MASK brings one workspace for links, bio pages, QR codes, campaigns, analytics, and custom domains together, so you create, share, and measure links, pages, and codes in one place instead of switching between separate tools.

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