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Put your brand in the link with urlyte.com/yourbrand/link, ready in a minute with no domain or phone verification. Add a free link-in-bio page, and get your own domain on Pro for $5/month.
Short.io
$0 – $18/mo
Free (1,000 links, 5 domains), Hobby $5, Pro $18 billed monthly. Without your own domain you use yourname.short.gy after phone verification. No link-in-bio page.
URLyte Pro
$5/mo
Your own domain, 10 namespaces with 100 links each, full click history. Free plan: urlyte.com/yourbrand/link, link-in-bio page and analytics.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | URLyte | Short.io |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan links | 25 branded + 10 short | 1,000 links |
| Branded link without a domain | urlyte.com/yourbrand/… | yourname.short.gy/… |
| Phone verification to start | For short.gy | |
| Custom domains on free | 5 | |
| Link-in-bio page | Free | |
| Click analytics on free | 90 days | Basic |
| QR codes | ||
| Cheapest paid plan | $5/mo (Pro) | $5/mo (Hobby) |
| Your own domain on the $5 plan |
Short.io prices and limits checked on on Short.io's pricing page and its help center. Plans change; check before you buy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a domain for Short.io or URLyte?
Neither requires one. Short.io offers free yourname.short.gy subdomains after you verify a phone number. URLyte gives you urlyte.com/yourbrand/link at once, with no verification. Both also let you use your own domain.
How do URLyte and Short.io compare on price?
Both have a free plan and a $5/month plan. Short.io's free plan allows more links (1,000) and 5 custom domains. URLyte Pro ($5/month) includes your own domain, 10 namespaces with 100 links each and full click history. Prices checked on October 26, 2026.
What does URLyte have that Short.io does not?
A free link-in-bio page at urlyte.com/@yourname with its own analytics, and branded links where your brand sits in the path of a single domain, so you can group links by brand or campaign without setting up subdomains.
When is Short.io the better choice?
If you want many links on the free plan or several custom domains without paying, Short.io's free plan is more generous. If you want a link-in-bio page, simple branded links with no setup and Pro features for $5/month, choose URLyte.
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