Where Bitly does better
- A long-established brand with a large integrations directory
- Enterprise features such as SSO and dedicated support on top tiers
- Mature team and campaign management for large organisations
Comparison, checked October 21, 2026
A Bitly alternative that keeps the price tiny
GoTinyURL
Choose GoTinyURL if you want generous published limits, a free custom domain and bio pages in the same tool, at a small-team price.
Bitly
Choose Bitly if your company needs enterprise procurement, SSO and a vendor with a very long track record.
GoTinyURL or Bitly: the short answer
GoTinyURL is a Bitly alternative for people who want branded short links, QR codes, bio pages and click analytics without enterprise pricing. Bitly's entry plan is Core (annual only): 100 links/mo, 5 QR/mo, no custom domain at $10 a month; GoTinyURL Starter gives 500 active links and a custom domain for $7 a month.
| What we compared | GoTinyURL | Bitly |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | 25 active links, 10 QR codes, 1 custom domain | 5 links/mo, 2 QR/mo |
| Entry paid plan | Starter $7/mo: 500 active links | Core (annual only): 100 links/mo, 5 QR/mo, no custom domain, $10/mo |
| Mid plan | Pro $16/mo: 5,000 links, 5 domains | Growth (annual): 500 links/mo, 10 QR/mo, 1 domain, $29/mo |
| Link in bio pages | Included on every plan | Available (check plan) |
| Retargeting pixels | Included on every plan | Check current plans |
| Lifetime deal | Yes, from $59 once | No |
Bitly figures come from Bitly's pricing page, read on October 21, 2026. Vendors change prices often; check their page before deciding. Bitly is a trademark of its owner; GoTinyURL is not affiliated with it.
Where each one is stronger
Where GoTinyURL does better
- A custom domain on every plan, including Free
- Bio pages, QR codes, splash pages, pixels and deep links in every plan
- Lifetime deals as well as monthly and annual billing
- Simple, published limits with no "contact sales" for the main plans
FAQ
GoTinyURL vs Bitly: FAQ
Q01Is GoTinyURL cheaper than Bitly?
On list prices checked on October 21, 2026, yes: GoTinyURL Starter is $7 a month with 500 active links, while Bitly's entry plan is Core (annual only): 100 links/mo, 5 QR/mo, no custom domain at $10 a month. Always check both pricing pages before deciding.
Q02Can I move my Bitly links to GoTinyURL?
You can recreate links in GoTinyURL in bulk from a list of destination URLs. Existing bit.ly short links stay on Bitly; if you used your own domain with Bitly, you can point that domain at GoTinyURL and recreate the same back-halves.
Q03Does GoTinyURL have a free custom domain like Bitly?
GoTinyURL includes 1 custom domain on the free plan. Bitly lists a complimentary domain from its Growth plan.
Q04Does GoTinyURL have QR codes like Bitly?
Yes, with 17 QR types, full styling and scan tracking, on every plan.
Q05Is GoTinyURL as reliable as Bitly?
GoTinyURL is a younger, smaller service. We publish our policies and limits plainly; if you need contractual uptime guarantees, Bitly's enterprise plans offer them.
Q06What is the difference in link limits?
Bitly counts links created per month. GoTinyURL counts active links on the account at any one time, so deleting old links frees space.
Q07Does GoTinyURL have an API like Bitly?
Yes, a REST API on every plan including Free, at 60 requests per minute per key.
Q08Which is better for creators?
For creators who need a bio page, deep links and QR codes together, GoTinyURL covers more in one plan. Teams that mainly need enterprise link governance may prefer Bitly.
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