Linklyby AsyncQ

The smarterBitly alternative.Half the price. Twice the power.

AI-powered slug suggestions · Deep analytics · Custom domains · QR codes · REST API · Teams

Starting at $19/mo — Bitly charges $35/mo for less.

Sub-5ms redirects Cloudflare edge network GDPR compliant No credit card for free plan
Features

Everything you need, nothing you don't

AI Slug Suggestions

Paste a URL and Claude AI suggests 3 clean, memorable slugs instantly. No more random strings.

Deep Click Analytics

Track clicks by country, device, browser, OS, and referrer. Real-time data powered by Tinybird.

Custom Domains

Use your own domain — go.yourbrand.com. Instant SSL and sub-5ms redirects via Cloudflare.

QR Code Generator

Every link gets a high-res QR code. Download as PNG or SVG. Perfect for print campaigns.

REST API

Programmatically create and manage links. Full OpenAPI spec, API key auth, rate limited and reliable.

Team Workspaces

Invite teammates, share links, set roles. Collaborative link management for your whole org.

Pricing

Simple, honest pricing

No hidden fees. Cancel anytime. Start free.

Free

Perfect for personal use

$0/forever
Up to 500 links
Get started
  • 500 short links
  • Basic click analytics
  • linkly.co domain
  • QR code downloads
  • API access (100 req/day)
  • Custom domains
  • AI slug suggestions
  • Team workspaces
  • Priority support
Most popular

Pro

For creators and small teams

$19/per month
Unlimited links
Start Pro
  • Unlimited short links
  • Advanced analytics (90 days)
  • 1 custom domain
  • AI slug suggestions
  • QR code downloads
  • API access (10K req/day)
  • Email support
  • Team workspaces
  • Multi-domain
  • SLA

Business

For growing teams and enterprises

$79/per month
Unlimited everything
Start Business
  • Unlimited short links
  • Full analytics (unlimited)
  • 5 custom domains
  • AI slug suggestions
  • Team workspaces (10 members)
  • REST API (unlimited)
  • Priority support + SLA
  • Custom integrations

Linkly vs. Bitly

An honest comparison — no marketing fluff.

Feature
Linkly
Bitly
Price
$19/mo
$35/mo
Free links
500
10
AI slug suggestions
Click analytics
Full (country, device, OS, referer)
Basic only
Custom domains
✅ Pro+
✅ Paid only
QR codes
✅ All plans
✅ Paid only
REST API
✅ All plans
✅ Paid only
Team workspaces
✅ Business
✅ Paid
Redirect speed
Sub-5ms (Cloudflare edge)
~50ms
FAQ

Questions? We have answers.

Is Linkly really a Bitly alternative?

Yes — Linkly has all the features Bitly offers at half the price, plus AI slug suggestions and faster redirects powered by Cloudflare's global edge network.

How fast are the redirects?

Sub-5ms globally. Linkly uses Cloudflare Workers at the edge — your slug resolves before a traditional server even wakes up.

How do AI slug suggestions work?

When you paste a URL, Linkly fetches the page title and sends it (anonymised) to Claude AI, which generates 3 clean, readable slug options. You can turn this off in settings.

Can I use my own domain?

Yes. On Pro and Business plans you can use custom domains like go.yourbrand.com. Setup takes under 5 minutes.

What happens if I exceed the free limit of 500 links?

You'll be prompted to upgrade. Existing links continue to work. We won't break your redirects.

Is there a free trial for Pro?

The free plan gives you a full taste of Linkly. We don't do time-limited trials — upgrade when you're ready, cancel anytime.

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