Designrr vs Beacon: Which Lead Magnet Tool Fits You?
Beacon is built around lead capture. Designrr is built around the ebook itself: it turns your blog posts, documents, videos and podcasts into designed ebooks and page-turn flipbooks.
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Which One Is Right for You?
You Want Simple Lead Magnets and the Opt-in Forms in One Tool
You want lead capture forms, gated links and a resource library alongside quick checklists, worksheets and resource guides.
You Want Designed Ebooks and Flipbooks From All Your Content
Blog posts, Word files, Google Docs, PDFs, videos and podcasts become designed ebooks with a table of contents, shared as a PDF and a page-turn flipbook.
Why Creators Choose Designrr Over Beacon
Imports More Than Blog Posts
Word files, Google Docs and PDFs come in too, not just a blog URL.
Page-Turn Flipbooks
Share your ebook as a flipbook. Beacon publishes PDF and Smart PDF.
Videos and Podcasts Too
Turn a video or podcast into text, then into an ebook.
One Payment, No Subscription
Get started for a one-time $27. Beacon paid plans are billed monthly or yearly.
One Platform, Three Tools
Everything you need to turn the content you already have into something people want to read.
Ebook Creator
Turn blog posts, Word files and Google Docs into designed ebooks and reports.
- 100+ ready-made templates
- One-click table of contents and page numbers
- Millions of copyright-free images
Flipbook Creator
Turn any ebook or PDF into a page-turn flipbook your readers can open anywhere.
- Works on mobile and desktop
- Share it with a unique link
- 200+ flipbook templates
Video & Podcast Transcription
Turn videos and podcasts into text, then into an ebook, blog post or flipbook.
- Transcripts delivered in minutes
- Download as text or turn into an ebook
- Works with YouTube videos and audio files
Designrr vs Beacon, Feature by Feature
Compared on what content creators, coaches and marketers need to turn existing content into ebooks and lead magnets.
| Feature | Designrr | Beacon |
|---|---|---|
| Repurpose your content | ||
| Turn a blog post or web page into an ebook | YesPaste any blog or web page URL | YesPaste a blog post URL; imports text and images |
| Import Word or Google Docs | YesWord and Google Docs on all plans | NoCopy your Word content into a template |
| Import a PDF | YesText-based PDFs | Not listed |
| Turn a YouTube video or podcast into an ebook | Yes4 transcription hrs/mo on Premium, 8 on Business | No |
| Create & design | ||
| AI writing to fill gaps or draft chapters | YesWordgenie on all plans; Wordgenie PRO from Pro | YesAI writing assistant announced on Beacon’s blog in 2023 |
| Ready-made templates | Yes100 to 300+ ebook templates by plan | YesFull template library on paid plans |
| Table of contents | YesTOC and page numbering generator, all plans | YesGenerated automatically |
| Ebook cover image | Yes3D cover image tool, Pro and up | PartialAuto-generated cover image, not a 3D mockup |
| Publish & deliver | ||
| Share as a page-turn flipbook | YesBuilt-in flipbook generator | Not listedPublishes PDF and Smart PDF |
| Downloadable PDF lead magnet | YesAll plans | PartialPDF download on paid plans; Smart PDF on all plans |
| Kindle and ePub for Amazon and Apple Books | YesKindle, iBooks and ePub, Pro and up | Not listed |
| Grow your list | ||
| Lead capture forms and gated links | NoNo built-in lead form | YesOpt-in forms on all plans, plus link lock and content upgrades |
| Reader analytics | Not listedNo analytics listed in any plan | YesSmart PDF analytics |
| Price | ||
| Free plan | No$27 special offer to get started | Yes1 lead magnet a month, 100 leads, Beacon logo, no PDF download |
| Lowest paid price | $27Special offer, one-time payment | $19/moLite, or $190/yr billed annually |
Join Over 320,000 Customers Using Designrr
Using Designrr we’ve managed to spread our content everywhere and it takes about 10% of the time that it used to.
Designrr made it ridiculously easy for us to create and then publish an e-book that looked great, was easy to read, and looked incredibly professional.
I just used the transcription feature on my first podcast, and the works are just FLOWING. So awesome.
From Blog Post to Shareable Lead Magnet: The Steps
Same starting point (a published blog post), same goal: a designed lead magnet your audience can download or read online.
In Designrr
- Paste the blog post URL
- Pick a template and cover
- Review the generated table of contents
- Export the PDF and generate the flipbook
In Beacon
- Paste the blog post URL
- Choose a format and theme
- Customize colors, layout and fonts
- Publish the PDF (download on paid plans)
Watch Designrr in Action
Two short demos, about two minutes each.
What It Costs
Get started with Designrr. One payment, no subscription.
30-day money-back guarantee. Not a fit? Get every penny back.
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Free1 lead magnet a month, 100 leads, Beacon logo, no PDF download
$0
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Lite3 lead magnets a month, 500 leads, PDF download, logo removed
$19/mo or $190/yr
Beacon prices from Beacon pricing, Beacon features, checked .
Common Questions
Is Designrr Better Than Beacon?
For designed ebooks and flipbooks made from all kinds of content, yes. Beacon is the better pick if you mainly need opt-in forms, gated links and a resource library around simple lead magnets.
Can Beacon Turn a Video or Podcast Into a Lead Magnet?
No. Beacon imports blog posts by URL. Designrr turns videos and podcasts into text, then lays them out as an ebook.
Can Beacon Make Flipbooks?
Beacon lists PDF and Smart PDF as its publishing formats, not page-turn flipbooks. Designrr has a built-in flipbook generator.
Do I Need Design Skills to Use Designrr?
No. You pick a template and Designrr lays out your content for you, with a table of contents and page numbers. You can still change fonts, colors and images whenever you want.
Is the Special Offer a Subscription?
No. The special offer is a one-time payment of $27, and it comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee.
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