Bitly
8.9#1 in url shortenersFrom $10 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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ExaLink API
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| Fact | Bitly | ExaLink API |
|---|---|---|
| Analytics | Bitly provides link performance data, including location and device insights, in a unified dashboard. | The API reports total and unique clicks, conversions, countries, devices, referrers, and timeseries. |
| API access | Yes | Yes |
| Custom domains | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | New York, United States | Accra, Ghana |
| Security | Bitly says all links are encrypted with HTTPS and recommends strong passwords and two-factor authentication. | Sendexa says API connections require HTTPS and recommends verifying webhook signatures with HMAC-SHA256. |
| Short links | The URL shortener turns long web addresses into shorter links that redirect people to the original destination. | It creates short URLs on sndx.in and supports optional custom slugs and verified custom domains. |
| Support | Enterprise plans include customized onboarding, priority support, and a dedicated customer success manager. | Sendexa's pricing page advertises 24/7 global support and lists [email protected] and +233 50 801 8181. |
Bitly plans
- FreeFree
- Core$10 a month
- Growth—
- Premium$300 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
ExaLink API plans
- ExaLink API—
Pick Bitly if…
Bitly suits businesses and individuals who need branded short links, QR Codes, and link-performance analytics. Its routing controls and integrations may be useful for teams managing campaigns across channels.
Pick ExaLink API if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.