Branded Links Without
Bitly's Price Tag.
URLyte gives you branded short links, click analytics and QR codes on a free plan, and your own domain for $5/month. On Bitly, a custom domain starts with Growth at $29/month billed yearly ($35 monthly).
Bitly Growth
$29/mo
Billed yearly ($35 billed monthly). Bitly's first plan with a custom domain: 500 links/month. You also buy the domain.
URLyte Pro
$5/mo
Your own domain, 10 namespaces with 100 links each, 100 short links, full click history. Branded links without a domain are free.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | URLyte | Bitly |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | 25 branded + 10 short links | 5 links/month |
| Branded links without a domain | ||
| Click history on the free plan | 90 days | None |
| QR codes on the free plan | Every link | 2/month |
| Cheapest paid plan | $5/mo (Pro) | $10/mo yearly (Core) |
| Your own domain | Pro, $5/mo | Growth, $29/mo yearly ($35 monthly) |
| Link-in-bio page | Free | Yes |
| Countries, devices, sources | Free | Paid plans |
Bitly prices and limits checked on on Bitly's pricing page. Plans change; check before you buy.
Why URLyte is Different
Branded links without buying a custom domain
Bitly requires you to purchase and configure a custom domain to get branded links, adding cost and technical complexity. URLyte's namespace system gives you urlyte.com/yourbrand/link instantly, with no domain purchase, no DNS configuration, and no waiting.
A link-in-bio page and QR codes on the free plan
Every link gets a QR code, and every account gets a link-in-bio page at urlyte.com/@yourname, with its own analytics. New links are also checked in the background against several malware and phishing lists.
Full analytics on every plan, including free
Countries, devices, sources, clicks over time and QR scans are included on URLyte's free plan, with 90 days of history. Bitly's free plan has no click history; its Core plan ($10/month billed yearly) keeps 30 days.
Who Switches from Bitly to URLyte
Freelancers & solopreneurs
Need branded links that look professional without a $29 to $35 monthly plan. URLyte is free to start and Pro is $5/month.
Marketing teams
Need to organise links by campaign and channel. URLyte namespaces (urlyte.com/campaign/channel) do this natively.
Small businesses
Want to share branded links in emails, social posts, and print, without the technical overhead of a custom domain.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much cheaper is URLyte than Bitly?
For links on your own domain: URLyte Pro is $5/month, and Bitly's first plan with a custom domain (Growth) is $29/month billed yearly or $35/month billed monthly. Bitly's cheapest paid plan, Core, is $10/month billed yearly but does not include a custom domain. Prices checked on October 26, 2026.
Do I need to buy a custom domain to get branded links?
Not on URLyte. Namespaces give you branded links like urlyte.com/yourbrand/link at once, with no domain or DNS setup. On Bitly, links on your own domain start with the Growth plan.
Can I migrate my Bitly links to URLyte?
Yes. Create matching links in URLyte and update your content to point to them. URLyte links go live instantly, so you can move link by link without downtime.
Does URLyte's free plan include analytics?
Yes. Clicks over time, countries, devices, sources and QR scans are on the free plan, with 90 days of click history. Bitly's free plan allows 5 links a month without click history; Core keeps 30 days.
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