Side by side
Dub vs SimpleURL
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 API
Choose Dub if you need link management with API access, custom domains, or bulk creation, and want plan limits that scale across several paid tiers. Free is suited to small volumes; teams needing more users, links, events, or longer retention must choose a higher plan. Enterprise is the option with unlimited listed allowances.
Visit Dub Free plan APIWeb
SimpleURL combines link branding, QR codes, and analytics, with an API and integrations for connected workflows. Compare the plan limits for links, domains, destination edits, and history against your needs.
Visit SimpleURLThe facts
| Dub | SimpleURL | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API | API, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Pro: $30 a month | Hobby: $8.49 a month |
| Plans published | 5 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | dub.co | simpleurl.tech |
| On url shorteners | #38 of 156 | #42 of 156 |
Dub: what it does well
- Free plan is billed free forever.
- Bulk link creation and geo targeting are included.
- Custom domains are supported.
- API access is available.
- Paid plans increase tracked event and link allowances.
What to know first
- Free is limited to one user.
- Free allows 25 new links per month.
- Free analytics retention is 30 days.
SimpleURL: what it does well
- Free plan includes basic shortening and 30-day history
- Update destinations without changing published short links
- QR codes support styling and dynamic destinations
- Analytics include geography, device, referrer, and campaigns
- REST API manages links, domains, and campaigns
What to know first
- Hobby is limited to 250 short links and QR codes
- Free plan is limited to basic link shortening
- Team plan is limited to 3,500 short links and QR codes
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