Linkly vs Pretty Links
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
- Pretty Links' cheapest paid plan is $8.30/mo, against $15/mo for Linkly.
| Linkly | Pretty Links | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free plan · from $15/mo | from $8.30/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Not stated by the vendor |
| Free trial | Not stated by the vendor | Not stated by the vendor |
| Plans | Free ($0); Starter ($15/mo annual); Pro ($32/mo annual); Business ($107/mo annual); Unlimited ($833/mo annual) | Beginner ($99.60/yr); Marketer ($149.60/yr); Super Affiliate ($199.60/yr) |
| Fees and pricing notes | Annual only | Billed yearly; introductory price, regular price $249; Billed yearly; introductory price, regular price $374; Billed yearly; introductory price, regular price $499 |
| Best for | Not stated | Creators |
| Key features | Short links and custom back-halves; UTM builder and customizable link preview; Custom QR codes; Device, browser and OS analytics | Short, branded links on your own WordPress site; Cloaked links and temporary, permanent, split-test and rotating redirects; Categories, tags and custom slugs; Click reports, and conversion reports on higher plans |
| Checked on | 2026-10-03 | 2026-10-10 |
Prices change; confirm on the vendor's site before you buy. Full details and sources are on each tool's page.
Linkly
- Free plan with full API access
- Yearly billing saves about 20%
- Add-on packs extend a single limit without a tier upgrade
Trade-offs
- Free is 100 links and 500 clicks a month with 1 custom domain
- Starter is sold annually only and has no custom domain
- Unlimited is $833 a month billed annually
Pretty Links
- Your links live on your own domain and WordPress site
- 14-day 100% money-back guarantee
- Built for affiliate links, with auto-linking and disclosures
Trade-offs
- WordPress only, with no free version or trial mentioned
- Plans are yearly only, and renewals are at the regular price
- The page states no link limit for any plan