Clued vs Beacons

Beacons gives you a link-in-bio hub. Clued complements Beacons by adding shops, drops, and AI marketing so indie sellers can build buyers — not just clicks.
Published on Sep 02, 2025

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Beacons is a popular “link in bio” tool for creators. It makes it easy to put all your links, profiles, and digital downloads in one place.

But here’s the truth: Beacons isn’t built for sellers of goods.

If you’re an indie seller, you don’t just need a link hub with tips or downloads. You need to drop products, own your buyers, and actually make sales.

That’s where Clued comes in.

  • AI-powered Scenes that make your goods scroll-stopping instantly.
  • Subscribers + built-in messaging — collect and reach buyers directly.
  • Your shop + checkout — payments, shipping, and order tracking included.
  • Beacons compatible — add your Clued shop link to Beacons, and suddenly your bio isn’t just links — it’s a storefront.

👉 Beacons organizes links. Clued turns them into sales.

Beacons: What it does well

  • Clean, customizable link-in-bio pages.
  • Monetization options (tips, digital downloads).
  • Good for creators with mixed income streams.

But Beacons wasn’t designed for drops, shops, or physical goods.

How Clued complements Beacons

Clued fills the selling and growth gaps Beacons leaves:

Clued Beacons
Core Shop + growth. Scenes, drops, subscribers built in. Link hub. Links + some digital products.
Selling Built-in. Shop, checkout, shipping included. Tips, digital downloads only. No full shop.
Subscribers Collect + message. Built-in ownership + messaging. Collect only. Needs to export to ESP.
Marketing AI-powered Scenes. Scroll-stopping visuals. DIY. Limited design + no content automation.
Together Beacons stays your link hub. Clued becomes your shop behind it. Stays a link page without Clued.

Why sellers use Clued + Beacons together

  • From links to buyers → Beacons organizes links, Clued drives sales.
  • From tips to drops → Beacons covers digital tips, Clued covers physical drops.
  • From static to scroll-stopping → Scenes make your goods visible instantly.
  • From fragmented to complete → Beacons + Clued = bio hub + shop that sells.

“I used Beacons for links and downloads, but adding my Clued shop made it feel complete. Followers actually buy now.”

— Seller feedback

Which path do you want?

  • If you only want a link page with tips and downloads: stick with Beacons.
  • If you want your bio to actually make sales: use Beacons + Clued.

Ready to make the switch?

Beacons is great for links and digital add-ons. But if you’re a seller, you need more than that.

Clued makes your Beacons work harder. Add your Clued shop link, and suddenly your bio isn’t just a page — it’s a storefront.

👉 Make your first Scene today and join the sellers pairing Beacons with Clued.

Because the truth is simple: Beacons gives you links. Clued gives you buyers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Clued replace Beacons?

No. Clued complements Beacons. Many sellers use both: Beacons for links, Clued for shops and drops.

Can I add my Clued shop to Beacons?

Yes. Just paste your Clued shop link — buyers can subscribe and shop instantly.

Who should use Clued?

Indie sellers who already use Beacons but want more than links or tips — they want actual sales.

Why is Clued better for sellers?

Because Beacons organizes links. Clued turns them into sales.

Beacons is a popular “link in bio” tool for creators. It makes it easy to put all your links, profiles, and digital downloads in one place.

But here’s the truth: Beacons isn’t built for sellers of goods.

If you’re an indie seller, you don’t just need a link hub with tips or downloads. You need to drop products, own your buyers, and actually make sales.

That’s where Clued comes in.

  • AI-powered Scenes that make your goods scroll-stopping instantly.
  • Subscribers + built-in messaging — collect and reach buyers directly.
  • Your shop + checkout — payments, shipping, and order tracking included.
  • Beacons compatible — add your Clued shop link to Beacons, and suddenly your bio isn’t just links — it’s a storefront.

👉 Beacons organizes links. Clued turns them into sales.

Beacons: What it does well

  • Clean, customizable link-in-bio pages.
  • Monetization options (tips, digital downloads).
  • Good for creators with mixed income streams.

But Beacons wasn’t designed for drops, shops, or physical goods.

How Clued complements Beacons

Clued fills the selling and growth gaps Beacons leaves:

Clued Beacons
Core Shop + growth. Scenes, drops, subscribers built in. Link hub. Links + some digital products.
Selling Built-in. Shop, checkout, shipping included. Tips, digital downloads only. No full shop.
Subscribers Collect + message. Built-in ownership + messaging. Collect only. Needs to export to ESP.
Marketing AI-powered Scenes. Scroll-stopping visuals. DIY. Limited design + no content automation.
Together Beacons stays your link hub. Clued becomes your shop behind it. Stays a link page without Clued.

Why sellers use Clued + Beacons together

  • From links to buyers → Beacons organizes links, Clued drives sales.
  • From tips to drops → Beacons covers digital tips, Clued covers physical drops.
  • From static to scroll-stopping → Scenes make your goods visible instantly.
  • From fragmented to complete → Beacons + Clued = bio hub + shop that sells.

“I used Beacons for links and downloads, but adding my Clued shop made it feel complete. Followers actually buy now.”

— Seller feedback

Which path do you want?

  • If you only want a link page with tips and downloads: stick with Beacons.
  • If you want your bio to actually make sales: use Beacons + Clued.

Ready to make the switch?

Beacons is great for links and digital add-ons. But if you’re a seller, you need more than that.

Clued makes your Beacons work harder. Add your Clued shop link, and suddenly your bio isn’t just a page — it’s a storefront.

👉 Make your first Scene today and join the sellers pairing Beacons with Clued.

Because the truth is simple: Beacons gives you links. Clued gives you buyers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Clued replace Beacons?

No. Clued complements Beacons. Many sellers use both: Beacons for links, Clued for shops and drops.

Can I add my Clued shop to Beacons?

Yes. Just paste your Clued shop link — buyers can subscribe and shop instantly.

Who should use Clued?

Indie sellers who already use Beacons but want more than links or tips — they want actual sales.

Why is Clued better for sellers?

Because Beacons organizes links. Clued turns them into sales.

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