For most musicians, the best link in bio tool is one built around music: release cards, show dates, video and a booking contact on one page. Artist Kit does this for free. Linktree and Beacons suit artists who mainly want a list of buttons or creator monetization tools. Carrd suits people who like to design, and a full band website makes sense once you sell merch and tickets directly.
We make Artist Kit, so factor in our bias. Prices are in US dollars, as of October 2026.
Quick comparison
| Tool | Free plan | Cheapest paid plan | Music-specific sections | Seller fees on free plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artist Kit | Yes | $4.99/month | Yes: releases, gigs, videos, press kit | None (no built-in checkout) |
| Linktree | Yes | - | No | - |
| Beacons | Yes | $10/month (Creator) | No | 9% |
| Carrd | Yes, up to 3 sites | $9/year (Pro Lite) | No | - |
| Band website (Bandzoogle) | No, 14-day trial | $11/month (Lite) | Yes | None |
1. Artist Kit
Artist Kit gives you one page at artistkit.co/yourname with fixed sections: About, Gigs, Music, Videos, Gallery, News, Merch, Contact, Newsletter and a downloadable press kit. You reorder, rename or hide sections. The link fits in any bio, and the same page works as your EPK when a promoter asks for one.
Good for: DJs, bands and solo artists who want fans and bookers to land on the same page.
Strengths
- Release cards with cover art and listen links to Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, SoundCloud, Amazon, YouTube, Beatport and Bandcamp.
- A gig list, with event structured data on gig pages.
- YouTube and Vimeo videos play on the page.
- A free press kit zip, generated from your page.
- No commission on anything.
Trade-offs
- Tracks don't play on the page. Fans tap through to their streaming app.
- No built-in checkout. Merch links go to your own shop.
- One page per account and a fixed layout.
Price: Free. Pro at $4.99 per month removes Artist Kit branding and adds a custom domain, analytics, a gallery, newsletter signups and merch. See the link in bio for musicians page.
2. Linktree
Linktree is the best-known link in bio tool, with four plans: Free, Starter, Pro and Premium. The free plan gives you unlimited basic links and email and phone sign-ups. Starter adds unlimited featured links and basic analytics. Pro removes Linktree branding and adds custom designs, mailing list integrations and selling with 0% fees.
Good for: Artists who want a fast list of links and already know the format.
Trade-offs
- You get a list of links. Bio, shows and contact details need workarounds or extra links.
- Payouts cost USD$0.25 each, plus any transaction and processing fees.
If you're weighing a switch, our Linktree alternative for musicians page covers the differences.
3. Beacons
Beacons is a creator platform with a link in bio, a media kit builder, an online store and email marketing. The tools suit creators who sell digital products and pitch brands.
Good for: Artists who sell digital products or courses, or who pitch brand deals.
| Plan | Monthly | Billed annually | Seller fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Free | 9% |
| Creator | $10 | $100/year | 9% |
| Creator Plus | $30 | $300/year | 0% |
| Creator Max | $100 | $900/year | 0% |
Trade-offs
- Free and Creator both take a 9% seller fee. Getting to 0% costs $30 per month.
- No sections designed for releases, gigs or a press kit. The media kit targets brand partnerships.
4. Carrd
Carrd builds one-page sites from scratch. The free plan covers up to three sites per account with all core features. Pro Lite costs $9 per year and Pro Standard $19 per year. Custom domains start on Pro Standard, and Pro plans remove Carrd branding.
Good for: Artists who enjoy design and want a custom look for under $20 a year.
Trade-offs
- A blank canvas. You build every section by hand, gig list included, and update the dates yourself.
- Nothing music-specific out of the box.
What happened to Koji
Koji was a popular link in bio tool with creators. Linktree bought Koji in December 2023, and Tubefilter reported Linktree would "sunset both the Koji brand and product Jan. 31, 2024." If an old bio still has a Koji link, replace it.
5. A band website
A full website gives you multiple pages, a store and a mailing list. Bandzoogle, a website builder for musicians, charges $11 per month for its Lite plan, or $9.16 per month billed annually. You get a 14-day free trial and no free plan. Features include a music player, a tour calendar and a mailing list signup.
Good for: Artists with steady merch and ticket sales who want everything on one domain.
Trade-offs
- A monthly cost from day one after the trial.
- More pages to keep up to date.
- The homepage often sits one tap further from what a fan came for.
Which one to pick
- You want fans and bookers to land on the same page. Artist Kit.
- You want the simplest possible list of buttons. Linktree.
- You sell digital products or pitch brands. Beacons, on a paid plan if sales justify the fee.
- You want a custom design for under $20 a year. Carrd.
- You run a store with regular merch drops. A band website.
Whichever you choose, our guide on what to put in your link in bio covers what goes at the top and what to drop.
Where Artist Kit fits
Artist Kit is an EPK tool first, so the page answers a promoter's questions: what you sound like, where you play next and how to book you. Fans get the same page, with your newest release on top. If you need checkout, a music player or several pages, another tool on this list fits better. If you want one link for fans, press and bookers, the free plan covers it.