Side by side
Bitly vs Tiny.cc
Both stand on url shorteners. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+2
Bitly combines short-link management, QR Codes, routing, and analytics across web and mobile access. Check the monthly limits and annual billing terms against your needs.
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Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+2
Tiny.cc combines link organization, click reporting, smart routing, QR codes, and app-link support. Check the plan limits and daily redirect behavior against your expected link volume before choosing a tier.
Visit Tiny.ccThe facts
| Bitly | Tiny.cc | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, Extension, iPhone, Web | Android, API, Extension, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Core: $10 a month | Starter: $5 a month |
| Plans published | 5 | 5 |
| Maker | Bitly | Tiny.cc |
| Website | bitly.com | tiny.cc |
| On url shorteners | #1 of 156 | #2 of 156 |
Bitly: what it does well
- Custom domains and back-halves for branded links
- Analytics include geography, devices, and campaign performance
- Dynamic QR Codes can be updated and downloaded
- Free links have unlimited clicks and do not expire
What to know first
- Free plan allows five short links monthly
- Free plan allows two QR Codes monthly
- Core is $10 per month on an annual plan
Tiny.cc: what it does well
- Free account includes 500 URLs and QR codes.
- Users can edit, filter, tag, search, and share URLs.
- Click reports include visitor country and browser.
- Smart links can route by language, device, or country.
- REST API and webhooks API are available.
What to know first
- Free account uses the tiny.cc domain.
- Free click statistics are private.
- Daily redirect limits can show visitors an interstitial page.
- Starter is $5 a month.
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