QlynkQlynk or Dub: the comparison table
| Criterion | Qlynk | Dub |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | 10 active links at a time, 30 days of statistics, opens in the app | 25 new links per month, 1,000 tracked events per month, 30 days of statistics |
| First paid plan | Pro: €12 per month, excl. VAT, no commitment, unlimited links (500 per day at most) | Pro: $30 per month (10% off yearly) for 1,000 links per month |
| Custom domain | No: your links are on qlynk.eu/… | 3 on free, 10 on Pro |
| Statistics history | 30 days on Free, no time limit on Pro | 30 days on free, 1 year on Pro, 3 years on Business |
| Opens in the app | Yes, from the Free plan (iPhone and Android) | Not on free; yes from the Pro plan |
| Link expiration | Yes, with Pro | Yes, from the Pro plan |
| API | Yes: 50 requests per day on Free, 10,000 on Pro | Yes, including on free; 600 requests per minute on Pro |
| Teamwork | One account per person, no team management | 1 user on free, 3 on Pro, 10 on Business |
| Hosting and privacy | Servers in France (o2switch), truncated IP, no cookie set on people who open a link | Not verified on the pages we read |
When to choose Qlynk?
- You want links that open the app on mobile without paying: at Dub, the feature starts on the Pro plan.
- You want a Pro at €12 per month, excl. VAT, with no monthly cap on links, rather than $30 for 1,000 links per month.
- You want data hosted in France.
When to prefer Dub?
- You want your own domain (3 domains from the free plan) or several users on the same account.
- You create many links without paying: Dub adds 25 each month, while Qlynk is capped at 10 active links at a time.
- You need a history of several years or event tracking.
Frequently asked questions
Is Dub free?
Dub has a free plan: 25 new links per month, 3 custom domains, 30 days of statistics and API access, according to its pricing page. Qlynk has one too: 10 active links at a time, 30 days of statistics and opening in the app, with no custom domain.
Does Qlynk have an API like Dub?
Yes. Qlynk provides a REST API with a personal key: create, edit and list your links and categories, and read statistics. The quota is 50 requests per day on Free and 10,000 on Pro.
Who is Qlynk a better fit for than Dub?
A freelancer or small business that wants short links, a QR code and clear statistics, with no team to manage. For a product team or heavy use, Dub is more complete.
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