kit.co Is Shutting Down. Here Are Your Options.
With kit.co closing on May 11, 2026, thousands of creators are scrambling for alternatives to manage their gear lists and affiliate links. We've looked at the main contenders — here's an honest comparison.
1. MakerManifest — Best for Makers and Hands-On Creators
Best for: YouTube makers, woodworkers, metalworkers, electronics hobbyists, photographers, crafters
MakerManifest is the closest direct replacement for kit.co. It's built specifically for creators who recommend physical products and gear. Key features:
- ● Curated gear lists with automatic product scraping from any URL
- ● Automatic Amazon affiliate tag injection
- ● Custom short links (mkr.ms) for every list and product
- ● YouTube description export — one click to copy formatted affiliate links
- ● kit.co CSV import to migrate your existing data
- ● Analytics on clicks and views
Verdict: If you were using kit.co for gear recommendations and affiliate income, MakerManifest is the most purpose-built replacement available.
2. Linktree — Best for Simple Link-in-Bio
Best for: Creators who need a simple bio link page across multiple platforms
Linktree is well-known, widely used, and free to start. It lets you add links to a simple landing page. The free tier is limited; Commerce Links (product showcases) are a paid feature.
Drawback for kit.co migrants: Linktree isn't built for curated gear lists. You can't organize products by category, and there's no affiliate link management or Amazon tag injection. It's a link page, not a gear list tool.
3. Beacons.ai — Best for Digital Creators and Merchandise
Best for: Creators who sell digital products, merch, or courses alongside physical gear
Beacons.ai has a "Store" block that lets you add product links and earn affiliate commissions. It also supports digital product sales, tip jars, and bookings.
Drawback for kit.co migrants: The product recommendation experience is more basic than kit.co. No automatic affiliate link injection, no gear list organization, no YouTube description export.
4. Amazon Influencer Storefront — Best for Amazon-Only Creators
Best for: Creators whose gear is exclusively on Amazon and who already have Amazon Influencer status
If you have Amazon Influencer Program access, you can build a storefront directly on Amazon. Customers stay in the Amazon ecosystem, which can improve conversion.
Drawback: Amazon-only. If you recommend anything from Home Depot, Etsy, B&H Photo, or any non-Amazon store, it can't go in your storefront. You also need to apply and be accepted to the Influencer Program.
5. Geniuslink — Best for International Affiliate Link Routing
Best for: Creators with global audiences who want to maximize international affiliate earnings
Geniuslink specializes in geo-routing affiliate links — sending US visitors to Amazon.com, UK visitors to Amazon.co.uk, etc. It's excellent at link management but isn't a gear list/showcase tool.
Drawback: No gear list pages, no product showcase. It's a link management tool, not a kit.co replacement.
The Bottom Line
If kit.co was your tool for sharing curated gear lists with your audience and earning affiliate income, MakerManifest is the most direct replacement. The others are great tools but serve different primary use cases.
Get started with MakerManifest and import your kit.co data before May 11, 2026.