Bitly vs TinyURL
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
- TinyURL's cheapest paid plan is $9/mo, against $10/mo for Bitly.
- Fees: Bitly states none; TinyURL 125 links a month, +$1.50 per 10 additional links, 50,000 links a month, +$2.00 per 1,000 additional, Custom; starts at $3,999 a year.
| Bitly | TinyURL | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free plan · from $10/mo | Free plan · from $9/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); Pro ($9/mo, $108/yr); Bulk 50K ($69/mo, $828/yr); Enterprise () |
| Fees | Not stated | 125 links a month, +$1.50 per 10 additional links; 50,000 links a month, +$2.00 per 1,000 additional; Custom; starts at $3,999 a year |
| 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 with custom aliases; Link analytics and tracked clicks; Branded domains (3 on Pro and Bulk); Bulk link generation (Bulk 50K) |
| 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
TinyURL
- Free plan available
- Pro is $9 a month with unlimited tracked clicks
- Bulk 50K is built for generating and managing links in bulk
Trade-offs
- Free allows 30 links a month
- Pro covers 125 links a month, with extra links at $1.50 per 10
- Enterprise starts at $3,999 a year