Bento shut down. Rebuild the page, not just the links
Bento was not only a list of URLs. It had order, spacing, media, and a first impression. This guide helps you recover the structure, choose an alternative by job, and rebuild the first useful page around visitor actions.
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choose by job
01
Visitor actions
Before choosing a tool, write the actions the page must support: watch, buy, book, read, visit, contact, pay, RSVP, or docs. Links that do not support those actions are secondary.
02
Closest bento-grid feel
Start here if the layout mattered: tiles, visual hierarchy, drag-and-drop arrangement, and a page people can scan without opening ten links.
03
List, commerce, and revenue stack
Choose this lane if the bio link is mostly a router to products, newsletter signup, affiliate offers, paid content, or traffic reporting.
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8 visible FAQ answers
answer
Answer capsule
Bento shut down on February 13, 2026. If your old Bento URL now points somewhere you did not choose, the immediate problem is obvious: your bio link needs a new home.
The deeper problem is easier to miss. A Bento page was not only a list of URLs. It had order, spacing, sections, images, media, and a first impression. Rebuild that structure before you dump every old link into another vertical list.
Pawr fits the grid-first job: one public bento-grid page that helps visitors find the work, links, media, products, docs, socials, maps, and contact they came for. It is not the right answer for everyone, especially if you need a free plan, deep creator-commerce tools, agency workflows, or custom domains as the main requirement today.
reader
Who this is for
The owner is rebuilding a public page. The visitor needs the right work, link, product, doc, map, social profile, or contact path quickly.
- You had a Bento page and need a practical migration checklist after the shutdown.
- You liked the bento-grid format but are not sure whether you need a grid, a list, or a small site.
- You are comparing Bento-style link-in-bio tools and want the trade-offs without fake rankings.
- You want to rebuild around what visitors need to do: watch, buy, book, read, visit, contact, pay, RSVP, or open docs.
choose
Decision lens
01
Visitor actions
Before choosing a tool, write the actions the page must support: watch, buy, book, read, visit, contact, pay, RSVP, or docs. Links that do not support those actions are secondary.
02
Closest bento-grid feel
Start here if the layout mattered: tiles, visual hierarchy, drag-and-drop arrangement, and a page people can scan without opening ten links.
03
List, commerce, and revenue stack
Choose this lane if the bio link is mostly a router to products, newsletter signup, affiliate offers, paid content, or traffic reporting.
04
Cheap one-page website
Pick a site builder when the job is a small homepage with sections, a custom domain, forms, or more ordinary website control.
05
Portfolio or creative home
Use a portfolio-style tool when projects, writing, case studies, or visual work need more depth than a bio grid.
06
Future-proofing
Use a URL you can keep where possible, keep your own backup of links and media, and check export paths before the next service change forces another rushed migration.
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At a glance
Grouped by page owner job, without rankings, scores, or unstable pricing summaries.
| Tool | Job cluster | Layout model | Bento fit | Best for | Main trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| pawr.link | Closest bento grid | Drag-and-drop bento grid | closest Bento fit | A visual public page visitors can scan | Newer independent product, paid after trial, no promised Bento import. |
| Tini.bio | Closest bento grid | Grid-style bio page | closest Bento fit | A lightweight bento-style rebuild | Check current free and Pro limits before rebuilding a large page. |
| Linktree | Lists and revenue | Classic link-in-bio list | low fit | Familiar links, selling, and traffic reporting | Not the closest replacement for Bento spatial layout. |
| Beacons | Lists and revenue | Creator business page | low fit | Store, email, media kit, brand deals | More business stack than simple visual page. |
| Liinks | Lists and revenue | Custom block-based bio page | partial fit | Custom blocks, forms, QR workflows | Block layouts are useful but not the same as a freeform Bento cell grid. |
| Carrd | Cheap one-pagers | Responsive one-page site | low fit | Small website with more control | You build the page structure manually rather than arranging bio tiles. |
| about.me | Cheap one-pagers | Personal homepage | low fit | Simple public identity page | Less like Bento if you want visual card hierarchy. |
| Curious.page | Portfolio and creative sites | Personal site with blocks and posts | partial fit | Writing, projects, creator pages | More personal-site shaped than pure bio grid. |
| own.page | Portfolio and creative sites | Mini website and link-in-bio page | partial fit | Projects, media, and a personal page | Good for a small web presence, not necessarily a Bento replacement. |
clusters
Deep dives
Closest to a Bento grid
Choose this cluster if the thing you lost was not just a URL, but a page people could visually scan.
pawr.link
visitPawr belongs in this cluster when the page itself is the point: bento layout, rich cards, drag-and-drop editing, subpages, and a public page visitors can understand before choosing the next click.
useful when
- - Bento-grid page shape with draggable cards.
- - Good fit for makers, developers, artists, and Farcaster profiles that need more than a plain link list.
- - Proof paths are visible through /bento-me, /explore, /story, and the machine-readable pages linked from the related section.
watch for
- - Not positioned as a free-plan product.
- - No automatic Bento import.
- - Not the right choice if custom domains or agency controls are the top requirement today.
Tini.bio
visitTini.bio is worth checking if you want a direct grid-style bio page and a simple starting point. It is closer to the visual Bento replacement job than classic link lists.
useful when
- - Grid-style page positioning.
- - Straightforward starting point for people rebuilding a small Bento-style page.
- - Good fit if the replacement page should stay lightweight.
watch for
- - The page may be narrower in scope than a broader personal website.
- - Compare current free and Pro limits before rebuilding a large page.
Liinks and own.page
visitLiinks and own.page can both sit near the Bento job when you want blocks, media, projects, and customization, but they are not pure Bento-grid replacements.
useful when
- - More structure around blocks, media, and profile sections.
- - Better fit than a plain link list if visual identity matters.
watch for
- - Partial Bento fit: useful blocks do not automatically mean freeform grid composition.
- - Check current plan details if forms, QR codes, traffic reports, or domains matter.
Lists, revenue, and creator-business tools
Choose this cluster if the bio link is a business router more than a visual page.
Linktree
visitLinktree is the obvious default for many people because it is familiar, broad, and built around sharing, selling, and understanding link traffic.
useful when
- - Fast to understand for visitors.
- - Strong ecosystem around links, commerce, QR codes, and traffic reports.
watch for
- - A conventional Linktree does not recreate the Bento grid feeling.
- - The page can feel like a router instead of the thing people came to see.
Beacons
visitBeacons is closer to an all-in-one creator business product: link-in-bio, store, email, media kit, and brand-deal tooling.
useful when
- - Good fit when monetization and creator operations matter.
- - Useful if email, products, media kits, or brand deals are central.
watch for
- - Overbuilt if all you need is a visual public page.
- - Not the natural choice if Bento layout was the main attraction.
Liinks
visitLiinks is a block-based link-in-bio builder worth checking when customization, forms, QR workflows, and practical business blocks matter more than a freeform Bento-style grid.
useful when
- - Strong block catalog and customization controls.
- - Good fit for people who want a polished link-in-bio page with practical business blocks.
watch for
- - Better as a rich link-in-bio builder than a direct Bento clone.
- - The choice depends on whether blocks beat grid freedom for your page.
Cheap one-pagers and personal homepages
Choose this cluster if Bento was standing in for a small website.
Carrd
visitCarrd is a strong fit for simple responsive one-page sites. It gives you more site-builder control than a bio tool, especially when sections, forms, embeds, and domains matter.
useful when
- - Excellent for a lightweight custom one-page site.
- - Good path when layout control matters more than bio-card behavior.
watch for
- - You have to design the page structure yourself.
- - It does not automatically think in Bento-style card hierarchy.
about.me
visitabout.me is useful when you want a simple personal homepage and a clear public identity more than a visual link grid.
useful when
- - Simple profile-page mental model.
- - Good fit for people who want an easy professional homepage.
watch for
- - Low Bento adjacency.
- - Less suitable if you want a dense visual card layout.
Portfolio and creative-site tools
Choose this cluster if the replacement needs to explain projects, writing, work, or taste.
Curious.page
visitCurious.page has moved toward a personal website shape with blocks, posts, and more room to explain projects than a compact bio link usually gives.
useful when
- - Good fit for writing, projects, and richer creator pages.
- - More room for explanation than a compact bio link.
watch for
- - Partial Bento fit rather than a pure grid replacement.
- - May be more site than needed for a simple bio link.
own.page
visitown.page is positioned as a mini website and link-in-bio builder for projects, media, pages, and a personal home on the web.
useful when
- - Useful when you want a personal web presence with projects and media.
- - Good middle ground between bio link and small website.
watch for
- - The page shape is not the same as Bento.
- - Check current limits before rebuilding a large media-heavy page.
move
Moving from Bento
Rebuild the first useful screen before trying to recreate every old tile.
- 01Recover what you can: screenshots, exports, launch posts, media kits, decks, email signatures, Wayback snapshots, and the current Bento redirect.
- 02Separate content from structure. Content is links, images, videos, profiles, products, booking links, docs, maps, contact, payments, and events. Structure is what was large, grouped, first, or obviously secondary.
- 03Pick the visitor actions the new page must support: watch, buy, book, read, visit, contact, pay, RSVP, or docs.
- 04Build the first version with 5 to 8 important items: name, short context, strongest media or proof, the main action, contact, and the links people actually need.
- 05Put the most important action first. The top of the page should say what visitors should do, not merely that you have links.
- 06Use sections, not a link pile: latest work, start here, products, upcoming, socials, contact, docs, proof, visit, or location.
- 07Use a URL you can keep where possible, such as your own domain or a stable public page URL, so the next tool change does not break every bio, QR code, poster, deck, and old article.
- 08Update the places people actually click after the page works on mobile: Instagram, TikTok, X, Farcaster, Bluesky, YouTube, newsletter footer, email signature, Discord, Telegram, QR codes, and event materials.
- 09Test the page like a stranger. Ask what the page represents, what they would click first, whether they can contact you, and whether they can buy, book, read, watch, RSVP, or open docs if that was their goal.
- 10Make it readable by people and machines when useful: clear title and description, share image, visible actions, profile JSON or structured data, markdown or text version, and docs or skill files for agents.
fit
Pawr fit / not fit
Pawr is a page-first answer for some Bento refugees, not the answer for every migration.
Pawr fits when
- You want the replacement to feel like a page, not a stack of buttons.
- The bento-grid layout was the thing you cared about most.
- You want rich cards for music, profiles, posts, maps, projects, and media instead of only plain links.
- You want one public URL that gives visitors enough context before the next click.
- You are comfortable with a smaller independent product and a paid plan if you keep using it after the trial.
Pawr is not the fit when
- You need a free plan more than you need the bento-grid feel.
- You need a full creator store, course checkout, email marketing suite, or brand-deal CRM.
- You need custom domains as the top requirement today.
- You manage many client pages and need agency/team controls.
- You expect an automatic Bento import rather than rebuilding from saved links and media.
FAQ
Questions people ask after Bento
The visible FAQ matches the FAQ schema exactly.
What is the best Bento alternative?
01
There is no single best Bento alternative. If you miss a page you could visually shape, start with grid-first pages like pawr or Tini.bio. If the old page was mostly a router to destinations, look at Linktree, Beacons, or Liinks. If it was closer to a small website, Carrd, about.me, Curious.page, or own.page may fit better.
Is Bento.me still available?
02
No. Bento.me shut down on February 13, 2026 after Linktree acquired it. Treat the old page as gone and rebuild from links, screenshots, exports, and media you already saved.
Can I recover my old Bento page?
03
Only if you saved an export, screenshots, assets, or a manual list of links before shutdown. Be careful with any migration claim that does not explain where the Bento data comes from.
Is pawr a Bento clone?
04
No. pawr uses a bento-grid page shape and rich cards, but it is its own product: one public page with drag-and-drop layout, subpages, rich cards, and proof paths visitors can inspect. It does not promise an automatic Bento import.
Should I just use Linktree after Bento?
05
Use Linktree if you want the most familiar link-list flow and a page built around link routing, selling, and traffic reporting. Do not use it just because Bento redirects there if what you really miss is the spatial grid.
What if I need a custom domain?
06
Choose a tool that currently documents custom domains and fits your budget. Pawr should not be your custom-domain-first choice until that feature is shipped and documented.
How should I rebuild the layout?
07
Start with the visible structure, not the tool. Recover screenshots and old links where you can, choose the visitor actions the new page must support, build the first screen around 5 to 8 important items, then check mobile layout and share previews before updating every social bio.
Are free Bento alternatives safe to choose?
08
Free can be fine, but price should not be the only filter. Check export options, what happens when a plan changes, whether the tool supports the page shape you need, and whether you trust it enough to make it your public bio link.
related
Related pages
Proof paths and next steps for people choosing a public page after Bento.
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all guides
Workflow notes for building a useful public page without turning pawr into a blog.
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pawr for Bento people
The shorter pawr landing page for people who want the bento grid back.
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explore public pages
See real public pawr pages and the range of layouts people have made.
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why pawr exists
Read the founder story behind making one page that represents you.
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machine-readable pages
For technical readers, see how pawr pages can expose context for humans and agents.
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official Bento sunset notice
The primary source for the shutdown date, redirect, and data-deletion notice.