Bitly vs Geniuslink
Both are in Link shorteners and trackers. Here is how their plans, prices and features compare, taken from each vendor's own site.
The main differences
- Geniuslink's cheapest paid plan is $6/mo, against $10/mo for Bitly.
- Fees: Bitly states none; Geniuslink 1,000 clicks a month included, then $3.50 per 1,000; custom domain $50 a month.
| Bitly | Geniuslink | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free plan · from $10/mo | from $6/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Not stated by the vendor |
| Free trial | Not stated by the vendor | Yes |
| Plans | Free ($0); Core ($10/mo annual, $120/yr); Growth ($35/mo, $29/mo annual); Premium ($300/mo, $199/mo annual) | Starter ($6/mo) |
| Fees | Not stated | 1,000 clicks a month included, then $3.50 per 1,000; custom domain $50 a month |
| Best for | Not stated | Not stated |
| Key features | Short links with click analytics; QR codes; Custom landing pages; UTM builder (Core and up) | Product localization to local Amazon storefronts; Mobile deep linking into the Amazon app; Choice pages for shopping destinations; Link monitoring for broken links and stock status |
| Checked on | 2026-09-30 | 2026-10-05 |
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
Geniuslink
- Starter is $6 a month
- 14-day trial with unlimited clicks
- Alerts when links break or items go out of stock
Trade-offs
- Overage is $3.50 per 1,000 extra clicks
- A custom domain is an extra $50 a month
- No free plan