Cuttly vs Dub
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
- Cuttly's cheapest paid plan is $12/mo, against $27/mo for Dub.
| Cuttly | Dub | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free plan · from $12/mo | Free plan · from $27/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Not stated by the vendor | Yes |
| Plans | Free ($0); Starter ($12/mo); Single ($25/mo) | Free ($0); Pro ($30/mo, $27/mo annual); Business ($90/mo, $81/mo annual); Advanced ($300/mo, $270/mo annual) |
| Fees | Not stated | Not stated |
| Best for | Not stated | Not stated |
| Key features | Short links and custom back-halves; Branded domain; QR codes; Link in bio and surveys | Short links with analytics; Custom QR codes; UTM builder and templates; Device and geo targeting |
| Checked on | 2026-10-03 | 2026-09-30 |
Prices change; confirm on the vendor's site before you buy. Full details and sources are on each tool's page.
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
Dub
- Free plan includes API access and 3 custom domains
- Open source
- A 14-day trial on paid plans
- Yearly billing is 10% cheaper
Trade-offs
- The free plan allows only 25 new links a month
- A/B testing and conversion tracking start at Business ($90/mo)
- The pricing page leads with Dub Partners (affiliate management), which is a separate product