Bitly
8.9#1 in url shortenersFrom $10 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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What both publish
| Fact | Bitly | LinkPilot |
|---|---|---|
| API | Enterprise plans include high-volume API and webhook access. | REST API access is included on every plan, with per-plan key and request limits. |
| API access | Yes | Yes |
| Custom domains | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Geo targeting | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | New York, United States | Ohio, USA |
| Integrations | Bitly says it connects with more than 60 marketplace integrations, including Canva, Claude, and HubSpot. | LinkPilot lists a Slack app, a Chrome extension that also installs in Brave, Edge, Opera, and Vivaldi, plus a CLI, SDK, and MCP server. |
| Paid from | 10 | 29 |
| Product | Bitly lets businesses create, share, and track short links and QR Codes. | LinkPilot combines one-time secret links, branded short links, expiration controls, analytics, and access control in one workspace. |
| Short links | The URL shortener turns long web addresses into shorter links that redirect people to the original destination. | Branded short links support custom slugs, expiry, QR codes, editable destinations, and click analytics. |
| Support | Enterprise plans include customized onboarding, priority support, and a dedicated customer success manager. | The Agency plan includes priority support, while Enterprise includes dedicated support and a custom SLA. |
Bitly plans
- FreeFree
- Core$10 a month
- Growth—
- Premium$300 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
LinkPilot plans
- FreeFree
- Pro$29 a month
- Agency$299 a month
- Agency Plus$799 a month
- EnterprisePriced 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 LinkPilot if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.