Comparison

Beacons vs Bento.me: which to choose (and the third option)

Beacons or Bento.me? An honest comparison of each tool's strengths and limits, and when an adaptive page like Korli makes more sense.

Same URL, different link order depending on Instagram/TikTok/YouTube. Configure once. Korli applies the rest automatically.

  • Examples: TikTok visitor sees offer first, Instagram visitor sees proof first
  • Common mistakes: too many links, same order for everyone, no tracking
  • Setup: create page → set Smart Rules → measure clicks (30 seconds)

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Proof demo: source switch → different order

Same URL, but a different rendering based on where the visitor comes from. Configure once. Korli applies the rest automatically.

Beacons: strengths and limits

  • Le plus complet sur la monétisation : boutique, réservation payante, memberships, media kit.
  • Creator Plus à 30 $ avec 0 % de commission — le meilleur rapport du marché pour un vendeur.
  • Automatisations et campaigns email intégrées.
  • Dense : beaucoup d'options, une courbe d'apprentissage réelle pour un solo.
  • Page unique comme tout le monde : le routing contextuel n'existe pas.
  • 9 % de commission sur les ventes jusqu'à Creator Plus.

Bento.me: strengths and limits

  • Le design le plus réussi du secteur : le look « bento » est devenu une référence visuelle.
  • Gratuit, sans commission sur les ventes.
  • Pas de commission : tout ce que tu vends est à toi.
  • Le design est la fonction : peu de contrôle sur l'ordre selon le contexte.
  • Analytics basiques, pas de lecture par source de trafic.
  • En l'interface, la différenciation tient au design — exactement ce qu'un concurrent peut copier.

What they share, and what it changes

  • Beacons and Bento.me both serve the same page to every visitor. The top link is identical for 100% of traffic.
  • An Instagram visitor (discovering), a TikTok visitor (scrolling), and a newsletter subscriber (engaged) don't have the same intent. An adaptive page reorders links by source, without changing the URL or redesigning.
  • Beacons: Si tu vends sérieusement : produits, réservations payantes, membership. Le prix se justifie.
  • Bento.me: Si tonargument, c'est l'image. Un portfolio, un designer, une marquepersonnelle.

Comparison table

Beacons vs Bento.me vs adaptive page
CriterionBeaconsBento.meKorli
Page adaptative par sourceNonNonOui (Smart Rules)
Analytics par sourceOuiNonOui
Commission sur les ventes9 %0 %0 % en PRO
Analytics actionnablesBonBasiquesPar règle et par lien

Concrete example

How to decide between Beacons and Bento.me

  1. List your main goal (clicks, leads, sales).
  2. Test the same offer for 7 days on each.
  3. Compare clicks on your main CTA.

How it works (3 steps)

  1. Define your #1 criterion (design, monetization, simplicity).
  2. Compare Beacons and Bento.me on it, not on the feature list.
  3. If per-source conversion matters, test an adaptive page.

Common mistakes

  • Choosing on fame rather than your real goal.
  • Ignoring adaptation by traffic source.
  • Comparing free plans without the useful cost.

In the same category

Tip: read 2 pages in the same cluster, then refine your link order by source.

Read next

Tip: read 2 pages in the same cluster, then refine your link order by source.

FAQ

Beacons or Bento.me to start?

Choose by your main goal: Beacons and Bento.me don't shine on the same criteria. Test the same offer for 7 days on each.

What's the difference with an adaptive page?

Beacons and Bento.me show the same page to everyone. An adaptive page changes link order by visitor source to convert better.

Can you migrate easily?

Yes, the key is to recreate your priority links. Keep a clear hierarchy along the way.

CTA

Configure your smart rules once. Korli applies the rest automatically.