Best Bitly Alternatives

The top-ranked Bitly alternative is Rebrandly (Freemium). The best free option is YOURLS (open source).

Bitly is a popular URL shortener with analytics, but users look for alternatives to avoid rising prices, get more free links, add custom domains, or self-host for privacy. Many want richer analytics or open-source control. Below are the top link management alternatives.

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#1

Rebrandly

Freemium

A branded link management platform with custom domains and analytics.

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#2

TinyURL

Freemium

Long-running free URL shortener with optional custom aliases.

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#3

Short.io

Freemium

A link shortener that lets you use your own domain with detailed statistics.

Web
#4

Dub.co

Freemium

An open-source link management platform with analytics and branded links.

Web
#5

T.LY

Freemium

A fast URL shortener with link analytics, QR codes, and a browser extension.

Web
#6

BL.INK

Paid

An enterprise link management platform with branded short links and analytics.

Web
#7

Cuttly

Freemium

A URL shortener with click tracking, custom links, and campaign management.

Web
#8

YOURLS

Open Source

A self-hosted open-source URL shortener you run on your own server.

Web
#9

Kutt

Open Source

A modern free open-source URL shortener with custom domains and analytics.

Web
#10

Sniply

Subscription

Adds a call-to-action to any shared link to drive conversions.

Web
#11

Pixelfy

Subscription

Link shortener with retargeting pixels for marketers and advertisers.

Web
#12

Firebase Dynamic Links

Free

Google's deep linking service that survives app installs across platforms.

WebiOSAndroid

Bitly alternatives: FAQ

What is the best alternative to Bitly?

Rebrandly is ranked first on this list (Freemium). The ranking combines our base score with readers' votes, so it can change.

What is the best free alternative to Bitly?

The highest-ranked free or open-source options here are YOURLS, Kutt and Firebase Dynamic Links.

Are there Bitly alternatives for Android?

Yes: Rebrandly and Firebase Dynamic Links have Android apps.

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