LinkShrinks

Bitly alternative

Bitly alternative — shorten links without the enterprise price tag

Looking for a Bitly alternative? LinkShrinks gives you fast URL shortening, optional custom paths, QR codes, and click analytics — with a free tier that needs no credit card and Premium plans priced for individuals and small teams.

Custom links are a Premium feature

Upgrade to choose your own short paths and manage them from your dashboard.

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Why teams switch from Bitly to LinkShrinks

Bitly is one of the most recognized link shorteners, but many creators and small businesses do not need enterprise contracts or per-seat pricing. LinkShrinks focuses on the essentials: reliable redirects, clean short links, and Premium tools like custom aliases, bulk shortening, and a click dashboard.

Start free with 5 links per month and no sign-up required. When you outgrow the free tier, Premium unlocks 100 links per month, non-expiring links, QR downloads, and analytics for $4 — a straightforward alternative to Bitly's tiered plans.

How it works

  1. 1

    Paste your long URL

    Shorten campaign links, product pages, or social profiles instantly from the homepage — no Bitly account required to try LinkShrinks.

  2. 2

    Share shorter links

    Copy a compact URL for Instagram, email, SMS, or ads. Premium users can pick branded paths instead of random codes.

  3. 3

    Track performance on Premium

    Upgrade when you need click analytics, QR codes, bulk tools, and links that never expire.

Free vs Premium

Start free, upgrade when you need more control and volume.

FeatureFreePremium
Links included5/month100/month
Sign-up requiredNoYes (Premium account)
Link expiry90 daysNever
Custom short paths—✓
QR codes—✓
Bulk shortening—✓
Click analytics—✓
Price$0$4/mo
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about using LinkShrinks as a Bitly alternative.

Is LinkShrinks a good free Bitly alternative?
Yes. LinkShrinks offers 5 free short links per month without requiring sign-up. Bitly's free tier has historically been more limited; LinkShrinks is built for quick sharing with a clear upgrade path when you need analytics and custom paths.
Does LinkShrinks support custom short links like Bitly?
Premium includes custom link paths (for example, /launch or /shop). You can manage aliases and view click stats from your dashboard.
Can I track clicks like Bitly analytics?
Premium link analytics show total clicks plus referrer, country, and device breakdowns — similar core insights without enterprise complexity.
Do LinkShrinks short links expire?
Free links expire after 90 days. Premium links do not expire, which suits long-running campaigns and bio links.
How much does LinkShrinks Premium cost?
Premium is $4 and includes 100 links per month, custom paths, QR codes, bulk shortening, and analytics.
Can I migrate links from Bitly?
Create new short links in LinkShrinks and update your campaigns to point to the new URLs. There is no automatic Bitly import, but shortening a destination URL takes seconds.

Try a simpler Bitly alternative today

Paste a URL above and shorten your first link free — upgrade only when you need Premium features.

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