Bitly vs Cuttly

Bitly turns long web addresses into short links that redirect to the original destination, and provides tools to create, share, and track links and QR Codes. Users can make branded links with custom domains and back-halves, change destinations, schedule expiration, and route visitors by country, region, device, or platform. Analytics include geography, referrers, device tracking, campaign performance, and UTMs in a dashboard. Dynamic QR Codes can be customized, updated, and downloaded as PNG, JPEG, or SVG files. Bitly is available on the web, through browser extensions, and in Android and iOS apps; it also offers API access. The service lists more than 60 marketplace integrations, including Canva, HubSpot, Shopify, and Claude. The Free plan allows 5 links and 2 QR Codes per month, plus 3 custom back-halves; free links have unlimited clicks and never expire. The plan needs no credit card. Core costs $10 a month on an annual plan and includes 100 links, 5 QR Codes, and 5 redirects per month. Paid subscriptions renew monthly or annually according to the payment plan.

Cuttly is a URL-shortening and link-management service for creators, marketers, and businesses. It creates short links, supports custom domains and geographic targeting, and provides link analytics. Link clicks are unlimited on the free plan, which allows 30 short links and three custom aliases per month, keeps analytics for 30 days, and permits three API calls per 60 seconds. The API can automate link creation and support analytics syncing and reporting. QR codes can use editable colors, shapes, and logos on applicable plans. Team tools include shared dashboards, workspaces, domain management, and assigned work; integrations include Zapier, Make, Zoho Flow, and others. Mobile redirects support Android, iOS, Windows Mobile, and custom application schemes. Cuttly lists Android, iOS, Windows, and API access, and interface languages including English, Hindi, Spanish, French, and Chinese. The free plan costs $0. Starter costs $132 a year; Single costs $275 a year; Team costs $1,089 a year; and Team Enterprise costs $1,639 a year. Analytics retention ranges from 30 days on Free and Starter to two years on Team and Enterprise.