Link tracking — seeing how many people clicked, from where, on what device — is genuinely useful. But the big names reserve it for $32–$35/month plans. You can get the same insight for a lot less.
What affordable link tracking should show
- Total clicks over time.
- Devices and browsers.
- Locations by country (and city on higher plans).
- Referrers — which channel sent the click.
Pricing comparison
| What you get | lynkily | Bitly | Linkly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free plan | 50 links/mo, no ads | 5 links/mo + ads on links | 100 links but 500 clicks/mo cap |
| Cheapest paid plan | $5/mo (Starter) | ~$35/mo (Growth) | ~$15/mo (Starter) |
| Full analytics from | $5/mo | ~$35/mo | paid tiers |
| Link-in-bio page | ✅ included | Limited / paid | ❌ none |
| QR codes | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| UTM campaign builder | ✅ from $5/mo | ✅ (paid) | ✅ |
The cheapest useful tracker
lynkily counts clicks on every link for free, and full audience analytics — devices, locations and referrers — start at just $5/month. That's a fraction of Bitly's ~$35/month or Linkly's Pro tier, and it includes QR scan tracking and a link-in-bio page too.
How to start tracking
- Shorten your link in the link creator.
- Share it anywhere — bio, email, ad, QR code.
- Watch clicks and scans land on your dashboard.
More detail in how to track link clicks for free.