Bitly
8.9#1 in url shortenersFrom $10 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitBitly vs Shorty
What both publish
| Fact | Bitly | Shorty |
|---|---|---|
| Analytics | Bitly provides link performance data, including location and device insights, in a unified dashboard. | Analytics include total and unique clicks, daily trends, referrers, countries, device split, and separated bot traffic. |
| API access | Yes | Yes |
| Custom domains | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Support | Enterprise plans include customized onboarding, priority support, and a dedicated customer success manager. | The site invites users to contact the maker and says messages are read. |
Bitly plans
- FreeFree
- Core$10 a month
- Growth—
- Premium$300 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
Shorty plans
- FreeFree
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 Shorty if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.