At a glance
| Stan Store | Beacons | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No (14-day trial) | Yes, 9% commission |
| Entry paid plan | Creator $29/mo ($300/yr) | Creator from $10/mo ($8.33/mo yearly), 9% commission |
| 0% commission plans | All plans | Creator Plus and Creator Max |
| Top plan | Creator Pro $99/mo ($948/yr) | See Beacons pricing |
| Payment processing | Stripe/PayPal fees apply | See Beacons terms |
Official sources, checked Nov 2026. Stan Store · Stan Store help · Beacons. Prices in USD unless shown otherwise. Vendors change pricing, so confirm on their site before buying.
Break-even, when Stan beats Beacons Free
Beacons Free costs nothing but takes 9% of sales; Stan Creator costs $29 and takes 0%. Ignoring processing (which both incur), Stan is cheaper once you sell more than $322 a month (9% × $322 ≈ $29).
Stan Store
Best for regular sellers$29/mo Creator or $99/mo Creator Pro; 0% Stan transaction fees
- 0% platform transaction fees
- Courses, bookings and downloads in one link-in-bio store
- Simple, mobile-first checkout
- No free plan (14-day trial only)
- Discount codes and pixel tracking need $99/mo Pro
- Processor fees are still on top
Beacons
Best for starting freeFree plan (9% fee); paid plans from $10/mo
- Free forever plan
- Link-in-bio, store, email and media kit together
- 0% commission on higher plans
- 9% commission on Free and Creator plans
- Higher-tier pricing is bundle-based and changes often, check the page
Beacons to start, Stan once you sell ~$320+/month
Beacons’ free plan is the low-risk way to open a store. Once your sales consistently pass about $322/month, Stan’s flat $29 with 0% fees costs less, unless you move to a 0%-commission Beacons tier.
Frequently asked questions
Is Beacons free?
Yes, Beacons has a free plan with a 9% commission on sales (checked Nov 2026).
Does Stan take a commission?
No. Stan charges 0% transaction fees on both plans; processor fees apply.
Which is cheaper, Stan or Beacons?
Below about $322/month in sales, Beacons Free; above that, Stan Creator, before payment processing.
Keep comparing
Stan Store alternatives (including free ones)
Stan’s $29/month Creator plan is great value if you sell regularly, but there’s no free plan, and features like discount codes need $99/month Pro.
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Stan Store vs Gumroad
Gumroad costs nothing until you sell; Stan costs $29 a month but takes nothing from sales. The right choice comes down to volume, and how you sell.
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