Linklify The best free
Bitly alternative.
Linklify shortens URLs, tracks every click, and builds your link in bio — all in one place, for $5/month instead of Bitly's $35/month.
Linklify vs Bitly
| Feature | Linklify | Bitly |
|---|---|---|
| URL shortener | ✓ | ✓ |
| Custom slugs | Pro ($5/mo) | Paid ($35+/mo) |
| Click analytics | Pro ($5/mo) | Paid ($35+/mo) |
| Link scheduling & expiration | ✓ | — |
| Link in bio profile page | ✓ | — |
| Creator store | ✓ | — |
| Built-in blog | ✓ | — |
| Leads capture form | ✓ | — |
| Digital downloads | Pro | — |
| Custom domain | — | Paid |
| Short links | Unlimited (no expiry) | 10/month on free |
| Paid plan price | $5/mo | From $35/mo |
Comparison based on publicly available pricing as of early 2026.
Why creators switch from Bitly
No monthly caps
Bitly's free plan caps you at 10 links per month and removes analytics after 30 days. Linklify gives you unlimited permanent short links with no monthly resets, plus a full year of analytics history.
Pro at $5/mo, not $35/mo
Bitly's Core plan starts at $35/month for features Linklify includes at $5/month — custom slugs, analytics, and unlimited links. That's 7x cheaper for the same core functionality.
More than just URL shortening
Bitly is purely a URL shortener. Linklify also gives you a link in bio profile page, a creator store, a built-in blog, and a leads form — one platform instead of four.
Link scheduling & expiration
Set links to go live at a future date or auto-expire after a promotion ends. Bitly doesn't offer link scheduling. Linklify includes it on all plans.
Frequently asked questions
Is Linklify a good Bitly alternative?
Yes. Linklify offers URL shortening with custom slugs, click analytics, and link scheduling — the core features Bitly charges for — plus a link in bio profile, creator store, and blog, all free to start.
Is Linklify free compared to Bitly?
Linklify is $5/month and includes unlimited short links with no expiration, full analytics, a profile page, store, and blog. Bitly's free plan is limited to 10 links/month with no analytics, and its paid plans start at $35/month.
Can I use custom slugs with Linklify for free?
Custom slugs are on Linklify's Pro plan at $5/month. Bitly charges $35/month or more for the same feature — 7x the price.
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Unlimited short links. No monthly cap. Everything included for $5/month.
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