Short.io is a capable branded-link tool with a good API, but its paid tiers start higher than many small teams want to spend. lynkily offers the same everyday jobs — branded links, QR codes, analytics — plus a link-in-bio page, at a lower entry price.
Why teams pick lynkily
- ✅ Free to start — 50 links/month, no card.
- ✅ Analytics from $5/month — devices, locations, referrers.
- ✅ Branded domain on Growth ($30/month).
- ✅ QR codes and a bio page included.
Pricing at a glance
| What you get | lynkily | Bitly | Linkly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free plan | 50 links/mo, no ads | 5 links/mo + ads | 100 links, 500 clicks/mo cap |
| Cheapest paid plan | $5/mo | ~$35/mo | ~$15/mo |
| Link-in-bio | ✅ included | Limited / paid | ❌ none |
| Full analytics from | $5/mo | ~$35/mo | paid tiers |
Who is it for?
Marketers, creators and small teams who want affordable branded links and don't need a heavy developer platform. If you mainly shorten, track and share links, lynkily covers it. See the pricing page.