QlynkQlynk or Bitly: the comparison table
| Criterion | Qlynk | Bitly |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | 10 active links at a time, 30 days of statistics, PNG QR code, opens in the app | 5 links and 2 QR codes per month, no statistics (pricing page) |
| First paid plan | Pro: €12 per month, excl. VAT, no commitment, unlimited links (500 per day at most) | Core: $10 per month, or $120 billed yearly (100 links per month) |
| Custom link ending (qlynk.eu/my-name) | With Pro; on Free, the ending is random | 3 custom links per month on the free plan |
| Custom domain | No: your links are on qlynk.eu/… | Yes, from the Growth plan ($29 per month, $348 per year) |
| Statistics history | 30 days on Free, no time limit on Pro | No statistics on the free plan, 30 days on Core, 120 days on Growth, 1 year on Premium |
| QR codes | One QR code per link, created in your browser; SVG and color with Pro | 2 per month on the free plan, 200 per month on Premium |
| Opens in the app | Yes, from the Free plan (iPhone and Android) | The API documentation mentions “mobile deep linking”; the plan it applies to is not stated |
| API | Yes, with a personal key: 50 requests per day on Free, 10,000 on Pro | Yes: 1,000 requests per month on the free plan, 5,000 on Core |
| Hosting and privacy | Servers in France (o2switch), truncated IP, no cookie set on people who open a link | Bitly Europe is named as data controller in its policy; hosting location not verified |
| Teamwork | One account per person, no team management | Several users with group permissions, listed for the Enterprise plan |
When to choose Qlynk?
- You want to see who clicks without paying: Qlynk shows 30 days of statistics on the free plan.
- Your links are shared on mobile and should open Instagram, YouTube or LinkedIn directly, even on the free plan.
- You want unlimited links and your full statistics history for €12 per month, excl. VAT, where Bitly Core stops at 100 links per month and 30 days.
- Your clients or your organization want data processed in France, with no cookie on the visitor.
When to prefer Bitly?
- You create new links often and want to keep them all without paying: Bitly adds 5 each month, while Qlynk is capped at 10 active links at a time.
- You want links on your own domain name (for example go.yourcompany.com): Qlynk does not offer this.
- You need a team with several users and group permissions, or a statistics history of several years.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use a custom domain with Qlynk, like with Bitly?
No. Qlynk links always look like qlynk.eu/… If your own domain name must appear in the link, Bitly (from the Growth plan, according to its pricing page) is a better fit.
What does Qlynk’s free plan give me compared with Bitly’s?
Statistics over 30 days and links that open in the app, which Bitly’s pricing page does not list on its free plan. The two count links differently: Bitly allows 5 new links per month, Qlynk allows 10 active links at a time, and deleting a link frees its slot. For regular use, Qlynk Pro is unlimited.
Can I leave Bitly for Qlynk without breaking my old links?
Not automatically: a bit.ly link stays with Bitly. Your new links will be on qlynk.eu; keep your Bitly account as long as your old links are still in use.
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