YakYakLink vs Bitly
How YakLink compares to Bitly for branded short links, free QR codes, and click analytics you own.
Bitly is the best-known link shortener, with a large integration ecosystem and the widely recognised bit.ly domain.
Where YakLink is different
QR codes, always free
A scannable QR code comes with every link, on every plan — no add-on and no upsell.
Your domain from $10/mo
Bring a custom branded domain with automatic SSL, included from the entry Basic plan.
Analytics you own
Clicks over time, country, device, OS, browser, language, and referrer — on every plan, never blurred behind an upgrade.
Flat, predictable pricing
$10, $50, or $100 a month by volume. No per-click metering and no surprise re-pricing.
Mobile deep links
Send iOS and Android visitors to the right app or store from a single short link.
API & Slack included
A simple REST API (with an OpenAPI spec for Zapier and Make) and a Slack app on every account.
YakLink at a glance
- Basic — $10/mo: 500 links/month, custom domains, SSL, QR codes, full analytics.
- Advanced — $50/mo: 2,500 links/month.
- Enterprise — $100/mo: 10,000 links/month.
- Free trial: 30 days to start (there is no permanent free tier — but our free tools need no account).
When Bitly might be the better fit
You specifically need Bitly's integrations or the recognisability of the bit.ly domain, and you're comfortable with its custom-domain and analytics being reserved for higher tiers. We'd rather you pick the right tool than the loudest one.
Branded short links with analytics you own
Shorten and brand your links, generate a free QR code for each one, and see exactly who clicks — country, device, browser, and referrer — on every plan.