What to compare before switching
Evaluate a free link-tracking plan with analytics and a clear path to branded domains and higher volume. This page does not assume that Free Bitly is the wrong tool. The right comparison is the workflow you actually need, the limits you will hit, and what becomes more expensive as usage grows.
| Decision | ashrt.link | Check on Free Bitly |
|---|---|---|
| Free analytics | 30-day analytics on a verified Free account | History length, dimensions, and whether analytics require a paid tier |
| Branded domain | Included on Pro at $9/month | Which plan first includes a custom domain and any domain limits |
| Editable destinations | Supported, with destination history by plan | Redirect limits, history, and whether edits consume a quota |
| QR codes | QR for links; paid styling and higher download limits | Dynamic vs static behavior, styling, exports, and scan analytics |
| Routing | Country/device routing on Pro and Business | Rule types, limits, fallback behavior, and reporting |
| API | Daily API allowance on each plan | Authentication, rate limits, webhooks, and bulk operations |
Where ashrt.link is intentionally simpler
The product is aimed at individuals, creators, marketers, developers, agencies, and small teams that want direct redirects, useful analytics, editable destinations, branded domains, QR codes, and campaign organization without jumping immediately into enterprise pricing. It does not try to copy another product's interface or every enterprise feature.
Migration does not need to be all at once
Old short links on another provider can keep working. A practical migration is to create new campaign links in ashrt.link, move a branded domain only when you are ready, and leave historic links alone unless there is a reason to replace them. This avoids breaking links that are already in email archives, social posts, printed pieces, or documentation.
Verify current competitor details
Shortener plans change often. Before deciding, check Free Bitly's current pricing and documentation for link quotas, analytics retention, custom-domain rules, QR features, API limits, and team features. Then compare those numbers with the live ashrt.link pricing page, which is rendered from the same plan configuration the application enforces.