Short links plus designer QR codes.
Bitly invented URL shortening. Its free plan caps you at 2 QR codes per month, and a center logo on your QR needs the Core plan ($10/mo, billed annually only). Linkly Pro is $5/mo and bundles unlimited designer QRs, mini-pages and short links.
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| Feature | Linkly | Bitly |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Static QR (logo + SVG) + 1 bio page + 1 menu | 2 QR/month, 5 links/month, 2 landing pages |
| QR codes per month (free) | Unlimited static | 2 |
| Custom logo on QR (free) | ||
| Link-in-bio page | Custom landing page (Bitly-branded on free) | |
| Restaurant menu builder | ||
| Wi-Fi & vCard QR types | Pro | |
| Editable QR destination (dynamic) | Pro ($5/mo) | Core+ ($10/mo annual) |
| Scan analytics | Pro ($5/mo) | Core+ ($10/mo annual, 30 days) |
| Custom domain | Pro ($5/mo) | Growth+ ($29/mo annual) |
| Cheapest paid plan | $5/mo (or $49/yr) | $10/mo Core, annual only ($120/yr) |
When to pick Bitly
If you're an enterprise needing high-volume URL shortening with SAML SSO and click tracking at scale, Bitly is the established option.
When to pick Linkly
If you want a styled QR code with your logo on a free plan, plus a hosted mini-page behind it, Linkly bundles both. Bitly's free plan caps at 2 QR codes/month and gates custom logo behind Core ($10/mo, billed annually).
Frequently asked questions
Bitly vs Linkly — which should I use?+
Bitly is a URL shortener that also offers QR codes and landing pages, priced for marketing teams. Linkly is a QR + mini-page builder for small businesses, restaurants and creators. If you need enterprise-grade link management, Bitly is the established option. If you want designer QR codes, link-in-bio and restaurant menus in one tool at a fraction of the price, Linkly is the better fit.
Is Linkly cheaper than Bitly?+
Yes. Bitly's cheapest paid tier is Core at $10/mo (billed annually only — $120/year), which caps you at 5 QR codes per month. Linkly Pro is $5/mo (or $49/year) with unlimited QR codes, mini-pages and scan analytics.
Are Linkly QR codes dynamic?+
On Pro, yes — every dynamic QR routes through a short link you can edit anytime. Change the destination, A/B test versions, and the printed QR keeps working. The free plan includes static QRs (with logo and SVG export).
Does Linkly do plain URL shortening?+
Yes. Every dynamic QR on Pro also gets a short link you can use without the QR — useful for SMS, email signatures and social posts.
Bitly pricing and feature claims verified June 2026 against bitly.com/pages/pricing. Plans change — check Bitly's current pricing page before committing.
Free QR codes that don't look like Bitly's.
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