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Linkzly vs Shortlink

Linkzly

linkzly.com

Shortlink

github.com

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FigureLinkzlyShortlink
Price from$9/moFree
Free planYesYes
Free trial——
Open source——
WebYesYes
iOSYes—
AndroidYes—
APIYesYes
Self-hostedYesYes
Plans published112
Spec score · URL shorteners9.3 (#4)8.4 (#51)
Spec score · Custom Url Shortener Software9.2 (#3)8.0 (#18)
AnalyticsClick and scan reporting includes geographic, device, browser, operating-system, referrer and UTM data with CSV and JSON export.Analytics include click totals, unique visitors, time charts, countries, referrers, device, browser, operating system, and a live activity feed.
Analytics retentionunlimitedunlimited
API accessYesYes
Branded linksUsers can connect custom domains, choose custom slugs and create links in bulk through CSV or API.It supports custom domains, random or custom slugs, expiration, pausing, tags, search, password protection, and UTM building.
Bulk link creationYesYes
Custom domainsYesYes
Free planYesYes
Geo targetingYesYes
IntegrationsOfficial pages list Google Analytics 4, Facebook Pixel, Zapier, Make.com and Slack click notifications as integrations.The deployment uses Cloudflare Workers, KV, R2, and D1 or Postgres; Workers AI can optionally suggest slugs and social-card text.
QR codesDynamic QR codes remain editable after printing, support logo and color customization, export to PNG, SVG, PDF or EPS, and provide scan analytics.Its QR studio supports frames, shapes, colors, gradients, logos, saved presets, and PNG, SVG, or JPEG export.
RoutingRouting rules can target country, region, city, device, language or time without code.Links can route visitors by country and to different targets for iOS, Android, or desktop.
SecurityThe security page states that data at rest uses AES-256-GCM encryption and connections require TLS with HSTS.The project describes a self-hosted human check using invisible proof-of-work and optional mini-game CAPTCHA, with no third-party service.

Plans

Linkzly

  • FreeFree
  • Starter$249 a month
  • Professional$499 a month
  • Premium$999 a month
  • Links$19 a month
  • Links + QR$29 a month
  • EnterprisePrice not published
  • Branded QR$9 a month
  • Push Notifications$49 a month
  • Affiliate Programs$79 a month

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Shortlink

  • FreeFree
  • FreeFree

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