Bitly vs Cuttly
Both are in Link shorteners and trackers and QR code generators and UTM tools. Here is how their plans, prices and features compare, taken from each vendor's own site.
The main differences
- Bitly's cheapest paid plan is $10/mo, against $12/mo for Cuttly.
| Bitly | Cuttly | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free plan · from $10/mo | Free plan · from $12/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Not stated by the vendor | Not stated by the vendor |
| Plans | Free ($0); Core ($10/mo annual, $120/yr); Growth ($35/mo, $29/mo annual); Premium ($300/mo, $199/mo annual) | Free ($0); Starter ($12/mo); Single ($25/mo) |
| Fees | Not stated | Not stated |
| Best for | Not stated | Not stated |
| Key features | Short links with click analytics; QR codes; Custom landing pages; UTM builder (Core and up) | Short links and custom back-halves; Branded domain; QR codes; Link in bio and surveys |
| Checked on | 2026-09-30 | 2026-10-03 |
Prices change; confirm on the vendor's site before you buy. Full details and sources are on each tool's page.
Bitly
- Free plan with unlimited clicks
- A custom domain is included from Growth
- Premium adds 50,000 API requests a month
Trade-offs
- The free plan allows only 5 links a month
- Core is sold on annual billing only
- Webhooks are Enterprise only
Cuttly
- Free plan with unlimited link clicks
- Branded short links and a UTM generator on every plan
- Paying yearly saves one month
Trade-offs
- Free allows 30 short links a month and 30 days of analytics
- Team features and API link editing need higher plans
- Starter is $12 a month with 300 short links