LynURL vs Bitly — The Privacy-First Alternative
No interstitial ads. Privacy-respecting analytics. Lower pricing. Everything you need from a link shortener, without the compromise.
LynURL is the better choice for most users
LynURL offers more features at every price point: no interstitial ads on free links, privacy-respecting analytics, A/B testing, and geo-targeting — all starting at $9/month vs Bitly's $10/month Core plan (which lacks custom domains). Bitly's advantage is brand recognition and a larger existing ecosystem of integrations for enterprises already invested in their platform.
10x
More free links (50 vs 5)
Zero
Interstitial ads
12+
Extra features included
Why choose LynURL over Bitly
Three key reasons professionals switch from Bitly to LynURL.
No Interstitial Ads
Your audience reaches the destination instantly. No splash screens, no ads, no interruptions — even on the free plan.
Privacy-Respecting Analytics
Get the insights you need without invasive tracking. No fingerprinting, no third-party data sharing. GDPR compliant by design.
Lower Pricing, More Value
Get unlimited links, custom domains, and advanced analytics for $9/month. Bitly charges $35/month for similar features on their Growth plan.
Feature-by-feature comparison
See how LynURL stacks up against Bitly across every category.
| Feature | LynURL | Bitly |
|---|---|---|
| Link Management | ||
| Custom short links | ||
| Custom domains | ||
| Bulk link creation | ||
| Link scheduling | ||
| Link expiration | ||
| UTM parameter builder | ||
| Link tags & folders | ||
| One-time use links | ||
| No ads on free links Key difference | ||
| Deep link support | Enterprise only | |
| Link-in-bio pages | ||
| Analytics & Targeting | ||
| Click tracking | ||
| Geographic analytics | ||
| Device & browser stats | ||
| Referrer tracking | ||
| Real-time monitoring | Paid only | |
| A/B testing Key difference | Enterprise only | |
| Geo-targeting redirects | Premium only | |
| Device targeting | Premium only | |
| UTM tracking | ||
| Privacy-respecting analytics Key difference | ||
| Security & Access | ||
| Password protection Key difference | Enterprise only | |
| SSL/HTTPS everywhere | ||
| GDPR compliant | ||
| CCPA compliant | ||
| Two-factor auth | ||
| Collaboration & Integration | ||
| Team collaboration | ||
| Role-based access control | Enterprise only | |
| REST API access | ||
| Official SDKs | ||
| Webhook integrations | Premium only | |
| QR code generation | ||
| Custom QR code styling | Paid only | |
| Retargeting pixels Key difference | Premium only | |
| Native mobile app | ||
| Link-in-bio pages | ||
Pricing comparison
More features at every price point. No hidden costs.
LynURL Pricing
Free
- Basic analytics
- Standard QR codes
- No interstitial ads
- Community support
Pro
- Advanced analytics
- Custom QR codes
- API access
- Custom domains
- Password protection
- One-time use links
- A/B testing
- Priority support
Premium
- Everything in Pro
- Team collaboration
- Multiple custom domains
- Bulk operations
- Webhook integrations
- Role-based access control
- Activity audit log
- Dedicated support
- SLA guarantee
Bitly Pricing
Free
- Basic link shortening
- Bitly-branded QR codes
- Interstitial ads shown
- No custom domains
Core
- Link history
- Basic QR codes
- Custom back-halves
- No custom domains
- 30-day click data
- Email support
Growth
- Custom back-halves
- Campaigns
- 1 custom domain
- City-level analytics
- UTM builder
Premium
- Custom campaigns
- Advanced redirects
- Multiple custom domains
- Dedicated support
Switch from Bitly in 3 steps
Migrate all your links, tags, and click history — no links break.
Connect Bitly
Authorize LynURL to read your Bitly account. We only request read access — your Bitly links stay intact.
Import links
Select which links, tags, and custom domains to import. The migration tool preserves everything.
Start using LynURL
Your imported links are live immediately. Old Bitly links continue to redirect. Zero downtime.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about switching from Bitly to LynURL.
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