Bitly
8.9#1 in url shortenersFrom $10 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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What both publish
| Fact | Bitly | Linkfire |
|---|---|---|
| Analytics | Bitly provides link performance data, including location and device insights, in a unified dashboard. | The analytics dashboard supports quick overviews and detailed reports, with data by partner, location, device, engagement, and conversion. |
| API access | Yes | Yes |
| Audience | Bitly describes its platform as serving businesses of all sizes and provides plans for individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises. | The pricing page positions Pro for independent creators and smaller labels, and Teams and Enterprise for larger teams, marketers, labels, and media companies. |
| Custom domains | Yes | Yes |
| Founded | 2008 | 2014 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Geo targeting | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | New York, United States | Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Integrations | Bitly says it connects with more than 60 marketplace integrations, including Canva, Claude, and HubSpot. | Linkfire describes sending data to Google Analytics and integrating with retargeting programs; its help page lists Facebook, Google Tag, Twitter/X, Amazon Advertising, TikTok, and Snapchat integrations. |
| Paid from | 10 | 27 |
| Support | Enterprise plans include customized onboarding, priority support, and a dedicated customer success manager. | Subscriptions include guided onboarding, Help Center access, and email support; Premium and Enterprise include a dedicated account manager. |
Bitly plans
- FreeFree
- Core$10 a month
- Growth—
- Premium$300 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
Linkfire plans
- Pro$27 a month
- Teams$55 a month
- Pro$21 a year
- Teams$45 a year
- Enterprise SolutionsPriced on request
- PremiumPriced on request
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 Linkfire if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.