Bitly charges $96–$300/year for features yLink gives you free. QR codes, bio pages, A/B testing, retargeting pixels, and a full API — without the price tag.
What you actually get without paying
Everything you need to know before choosing
| Feature | yLink.pro WINNER | Bitly |
|---|---|---|
| Free Links/month | ✓ 100 | ✗ 10 |
| Custom Alias | ✓ Free | ✓ Free |
| QR Code Generator | ✓ 18 styles + logo | ⚠ Basic only (paid) |
| Dynamic QR Codes | ✓ Free | ✗ Paid only |
| Bio Pages (Link-in-Bio) | ✓ 2 free, widgets | ✗ Not available |
| A/B Split Testing | ✓ Free | ✗ Enterprise only |
| Retargeting Pixels | ✓ FB, Google, TikTok | ✗ Paid plans |
| Deep Linking | ✓ 23+ apps | ⚠ Limited |
| Custom Domains | ✓ Pro (€9/mo) | ✓ Paid ($8/mo) |
| Password Protection | ✓ Free | ✗ Not available |
| Link Expiration | ✓ Free | ✗ Paid only |
| Geo Targeting | ✓ Free | ✗ Enterprise |
| Device Targeting | ✓ Free | ✗ Enterprise |
| Team Management | ✓ Pro | ✓ Paid |
| REST API | ✓ 30+ endpoints | ✓ Full API |
| MCP Server (AI) | ✓ npm package | ✗ None |
| File Hosting | ✓ Free | ✗ Not available |
| Languages | ✓ 14 languages | ⚠ English only |
| CTA Overlays | ✓ Free | ✗ Not available |
| Campaigns & Channels | ✓ Free | ⚠ Paid plans |
yLink provides full analytics for every click — geographic location, device, browser, referrer source — all included in the free plan.
What you pay vs what you get
Pro from €9/month if you need more
Free plan: only 10 links, 30-day data
Create stunning QR codes with 18 unique styles, custom logos, and gradient colors — free with yLink. Bitly charges extra for basic QR generation.
Get everything Bitly charges for — completely free. No hidden fees, no credit card, no "trial that auto-charges."
18 unique QR styles with custom logos, colors, and gradients. Download SVG, PNG, or WebP. Bitly charges extra for basic QR.
Link-in-bio pages with widgets, themes, and analytics. Replace Linktree AND Bitly with one tool.
Split traffic between multiple destinations. Test landing pages without expensive tools. Bitly reserves this for Enterprise.
Add Facebook, Google, TikTok pixels to any short link. Build audiences from every click — at zero cost.
Integrate with Claude, ChatGPT, and other AI tools via our MCP Server on npm. The future of link management.
Full interface in English, German, Spanish, French, Russian, and 9 more. Bitly is English-only.
39,000+ links created • 68,000+ clicks tracked • 14 languages
Yes. yLink offers a generous free plan with 100 links, 10 QR codes, 2 bio pages, full analytics, retargeting pixels, and API access. No credit card required, no time limit.
Yes. You can import your existing links via CSV. yLink supports custom aliases, so you can recreate your Bitly links with the same short codes on your own custom domain.
Yes. yLink provides a full REST API with 30+ endpoints for links, QR codes, bio pages, campaigns, and analytics. Plus an MCP Server for AI integration — something Bitly doesn't offer.
Bitly's free plan is limited to 10 links/month with no QR codes or bio pages. Their paid plans start at $96/year. yLink's free plan includes 100 links, 10 QR codes, 2 bio pages, and full analytics — with Pro starting at just €9/month.
Absolutely. yLink uses TLS/SSL encryption, servers in the EU, GDPR compliance, and hashed passwords. Your data is never sold to third parties.
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