Bitly
8.9#1 in url shortenersFrom $10 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitBitly vs YOURLS
What both publish
| Fact | Bitly | YOURLS |
|---|---|---|
| API | Enterprise plans include high-volume API and webhook access. | The API can create or retrieve short URLs, expand links, return link statistics, and output JSON, XML, or raw text. |
| 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 documentation directs users to search existing issues and read contribution guidelines before filing a new issue. |
Bitly plans
- FreeFree
- Core$10 a month
- Growth—
- Premium$300 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
YOURLS plans
- YOURLSFree
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 YOURLS if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.