The Best Bitly Alternative in 2026
Tired of Bitly's high prices and ads on free links? Switch to minimalink for 91% lower costs, no ads ever, and features Bitly charges extra for.
Try Free - No Credit CardSave $384/year
minimalink Pro at $3/month vs Bitly Core at $35/month
Minimalink vs Bitly Comparison
| Feature | minimalink | Bitly |
|---|---|---|
| Pro Plan Price | $3/month | $35/month |
| Free Links/Month | 300 (10/day) | 10 total |
| Ads on Free Links | Never | Yes (preview pages) |
| QR Codes | Included in Pro | $199/month extra |
| Custom Short Codes | Pro ($3/mo) | 5 free, then $35/mo |
| Expiring Links | Pro ($3/mo) | Premium only |
| Analytics History | Unlimited | 30 days on free |
| Redirect Speed | <50ms | ~100ms + ad delay |
💰 91% Cheaper
Pay $3/month instead of $35/month for similar features. That's $384 saved per year that you can invest in your business.
🚫 No Ads Ever
Bitly now shows interstitial ad pages on free links. minimalink redirects instantly - no preview pages, no ads, ever.
📱 QR Codes Included
Bitly charges $199/month for QR codes. minimalink includes QR code generation in our $3 Pro plan.
⏱️ Expiring Links
Create time-sensitive links for flash sales, limited offers, or temporary access. Included in Pro, not available on Bitly's basic plans.
📊 Full Analytics
Bitly limits free analytics to 30 days. minimalink keeps your full click history forever - see trends over time.
⚡ Faster Redirects
Our optimized infrastructure redirects in under 50ms. No waiting, no delays, no ad loading time.
Bitly Core
- 1,000 links/month
- 30 custom back-halves
- Basic QR codes
- 30-day analytics
minimalink Pro
- Unlimited links
- Unlimited custom codes
- QR codes included
- Forever analytics
- Expiring links
"Switched from Bitly to minimalink and saved over $300/year. The QR codes alone are worth it - Bitly wanted $199/month for that!"— Small Business Owner
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