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Bitly is the established name in URL shortening. Glink covers the same core job, custom slugs, click analytics, QR codes, and an API, with a free tier that doesn't require a card to start.
Glink vs Bitly. Short links, compared.
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Same job, different pricing shape.
| Dimension | Glink | Bitly |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Free tier included, 50 links per month with no credit card required to start. | Free tier with usage limits, plus multiple paid tiers that scale with link volume and branded domains. |
| Custom short links | Custom slugs on every plan, including the free tier. | Custom short links and branded domains, generally gated to paid tiers. |
| Click analytics | Total clicks, referrer breakdown, and a time-series chart per link. | Click analytics with referrer and geographic breakdowns, depth varies by plan. |
| Link expiry | Set a date or a click limit, the link stops redirecting automatically once reached. | Link expiry / deactivation features are generally available on paid tiers. |
| QR codes | Every short link gets a QR code on demand, downloadable as SVG or PNG. | QR code generation is a supported feature, with customization on paid tiers. |
| API access | REST API for programmatic link management, included. | API access is available, typically scoped to specific paid plans. |
Feature comparison based on each product's public marketing pages, at time of writing. Verify current details on their sites before purchasing.
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