JustJoin vs Beacons
Beacons is for creators.
JustJoin is for hosts.
Beacons gives creators a link-in-bio with a digital storefront. JustJoin gives hosts a real booking page for recurring run clubs, classes and workshops. Here's how to choose.
The honest version
No tool wins for every host. Here's when each is the right call.
Stay on Beacons if…
- Your main product is digital — courses, ebooks, presets, templates
- You want a fully customisable link-in-bio with stores, tip jars and email forms
- You're a creator monetising an audience, not running real-world sessions
- You don't need session-specific tools (capacity, waitlists, reminders)
Switch to JustJoin if…
- You actually run sessions — IRL or live online — on a schedule
- You need RSVPs with capacity, waitlists and auto-promotion
- You want T-24h / T-3h / T-60m reminders that cut no-shows
- You'd rather your attendees not create yet another account
- You want anonymous post-session feedback, not public ratings
JustJoin vs Beacons
Side by side, feature by feature.
| Feature | Beacons | JustJoin |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Creators with digital products | Hosts running recurring sessions |
| Link-in-bio with custom blocks | Focused (one CTA) | |
| Recurring session schedule | ||
| RSVPs with capacity caps | Limited | |
| Waitlist with auto-promotion | ||
| Automatic session reminders | ||
| Members-only sessions | ||
| Recurring memberships | Add-on | |
| Anonymous post-session feedback | ||
| Calendar invites (.ics / GCal) | ||
| Attendees need an account | Sometimes | |
| Hosts see attendee email/phone | ||
| Pricing model | Free + paid tiers (~$10–$30/mo) | €0/month + 3% on paid bookings |
Beacons pricing per their public pricing page; exact tiers and add-on costs vary. JustJoin: €0 monthly fee, flat 3% platform fee on paid bookings, Stripe processing on top.
Frequently asked questions
You can list events on Beacons, but it's not built for the operational side of recurring sessions — capacity caps, waitlists, automated reminders, members-only sessions and anonymous feedback aren't core features. JustJoin is designed end-to-end around that workflow.
Some hosts do — Beacons as their general link-in-bio for digital products, and JustJoin as the dedicated booking link for their sessions. Most eventually consolidate to JustJoin once their session schedule is the main thing they're promoting.
Beacons takes a percentage on its store sales (varies by plan). JustJoin takes a flat 3% on paid bookings, plus Stripe processing. Free sessions are free on both — but JustJoin doesn't ask you to pay a monthly subscription to unlock features like waitlists.
Yes — JustJoin supports support-based sessions where attendees can choose to tip after the session. This is invisible up front (the session looks free) and shown only after they've attended.
Yes for hosts whose primary CTA is 'come to my next session.' If you also sell digital products, courses or merch, you can put your JustJoin link as the headline action and use a simpler tool (or even just your Instagram bio) for the rest.
Built for sessions, not stores.
If your main thing is getting people to show up to something you host, JustJoin will save you hours every week.