Bitly
8.9#1 in url shortenersFrom $10 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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Shorten.FYI
6.4#118 in url shortenersWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Bitly | Shorten.FYI |
|---|---|---|
| API access | Yes | Yes |
| Branded links | Users can create vanity URLs with a custom domain and back-half. | The service lets customers use their own domains or subdomains for short links and includes free, automatically renewed SSL on each domain. |
| Bulk link creation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom domains | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Integrations | Bitly says it connects with more than 60 marketplace integrations, including Canva, Claude, and HubSpot. | The maker's apps marketplace lists connectors or apps for Zapier, Slack, RapidAPI, IFTTT, Tableau, and Integromat, among others. |
| Paid from | 10 | 99 |
| Product | Bitly lets businesses create, share, and track short links and QR Codes. | Shorten.REST describes itself as a URL shortener REST API for high-demand enterprise users. |
| Support | Enterprise plans include customized onboarding, priority support, and a dedicated customer success manager. | The contact page directs existing-customer, billing, account-access, and integration questions to [email protected] and says the team usually responds within a day. |
Bitly plans
- FreeFree
- Core$10 a month
- Growth—
- Premium$300 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
Shorten.FYI plans
- HERO$99 a month
- Business$295 a month
- Scale$995 a month
- Enterprise$4,995 a month
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 Shorten.FYI if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.