Side by side

Lanctor vs Linkfire

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.

Lanctor

Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb

Choose Lanctor if you need short-link management with conditional routing, link analytics, and team-oriented controls. Its free tier is capped at 100 links per month and one custom domain; larger teams can consider Pro at $19 a month or Business at $79 a month.

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Linkfire

Free plan APIWeb

Linkfire combines customizable entertainment links with automation, analytics, integrations, and API access. The free plan offers an entry point, while Pro at $27 a month and Teams at $55 a month add defined workspace capacity; larger setups use custom plans.

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The facts

	Lanctor	Linkfire
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	API, Self-hosted, Web	API, Web
Lowest paid plan	Pro: $19 a month	Pro: $27 a month
Plans published	4	6
Maker	Not published	Linkfire
Website	lanctor.com	linkfire.com
On url shorteners	#18 of 156	#22 of 156

Lanctor: what it does well

Creates branded links with custom aliases and bulk creation.
Tracks clicks, referrers, UTM data, geography, devices, and conversions.
Routes traffic by location, device, browser, or time.
Offers dynamic QR codes with styling, logo overlays, and analytics.
Provides a REST API, webhooks, and CSV or JSON exchange.

What to know first

The Free plan allows 100 links per month.
The Free plan includes only one custom domain.
On-premise deployment is an Enterprise option.

Linkfire: what it does well

Free plan and free trial
More than 250 supported services and outlets
Custom artwork, text, and domains
Detailed analytics by partner and audience context
API and geo-targeting support

What to know first

Workspace and seat capacity varies by plan
Enterprise pricing is custom
Advanced capacity may require higher plans

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