YakYakLink vs Dub
How YakLink compares to Dub for branded short links, free QR codes, and click analytics you own.
Dub is a modern, open-source-rooted link platform popular with developers and startups.
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 Dub might be the better fit
You want a self-hostable open-source option or Dub's developer-first workflow, and its usage tiers fit you. 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.