--- description: Review of Bitly Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice Ireland. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Bitly | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice IE --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [URL Shortener Software](/directory/4420/url-shortener/software) > [Bitly](/software/219841/bitly) # Bitly Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/219841/bitly Page: 1 / 53\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/219841/bitly?page=2) > Build stronger digital connections Use our URL shortener, QR Codes, and landing pages to engage your audience and connect them to the right information. Build, edit, and track everything directly inside Bitly. > > Verdict: Rated **4.8/5** by 1295 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.8/5** | 1295 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Bitly - **Location**: New York, US ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$35.00 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free version available) - **Pricing Details**: Bitly offers a free version. Paid plans include monthly and annual subscriptions, details of which are outlined below: Free - $0 Core - $10/month (billed annually) Growth - $35/month or $29/month (billed annually) Premium - $300/month or $199/month (billed annually) Enterprise - details upon request - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - A/B Testing - API - Access Controls/Permissions - Activity Dashboard - Analytics - Bulk QR Code Generation - Campaign Analytics - Campaign Management - Campaign Segmentation - Custom Domains - Custom Frames & CTA Text - Customisable Branding - Customization - Dashboard - Data Import/Export - Download - Dynamic QR Codes - Embeddable Widget - Expiration Management - For Marketing and Advertising ## Integrations (3 total) - Khoros Marketing - Sprinklr - Twilio ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [URL Shortener Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4420/url-shortener/software) ## Related Categories - [URL Shortener Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4420/url-shortener/software) - [Link Management Tools](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4299/link-management-tools/software) - [QR Code Generator](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/5009/qr-code-generator/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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It's clean and makes my product listings look more professional. > > **Cons**: I feel like the Bitly interface has gotten visually more confusing, but still certainly easy enough to navigate. ----- ### "Bitly is an effective and efficient to for every operator in the Online Space." — 5.0/5 > **Ibrahim** | *28 September 2022* | E-Learning | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: It is simple and timesaving, user friendly, with excellent tracking capability. You can get well driven data analysis to evaluation performance on all your link > > **Cons**: The only thing is the custom domain is not in the free plan. > > My experience has been positive, and I would recommend this software to everyone. ----- ### "Best URL shortener" — 5.0/5 > **Lesily** | *11 October 2023* | Financial Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I can shorten any URL, Customize it to anything I like > > **Cons**: You cannot customize the same link twice ----- ### "Bitly is the best url shortly shortening service even with free account" — 5.0/5 > **Nadish** | *26 May 2022* | Marketing & Advertising | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I love Bitly because it's providing very useful tools like integrating UTM link features, official WordPress plugin and link tracking features even on Free accounts. :) > > **Cons**: The least that I like about Bitly is that I cannot use my custom domain with free account :( > > I used to use another url shortening service, but then I found Bitly and registered my account there. One day I faced some technical issues with the previous service and I decided to try Bitly. And trust me, I was amazed to find it very user friendly. Bitly has become more user friendly and powerful if we compare it from the past 2 years when I started using it. I'm 100% satisfied with Bitly, thanks to Bitly team for providing such a brilliant service. :) ----- ### "Trusted and Worthy URL Shortner Software I have seen throughout My life." — 5.0/5 > **Shaileshkumar** | *14 April 2022* | Marketing & Advertising | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: If you're trying to develop a brand through a social media campaign, it's critical that all your links are the same length and seem comparable. In Instagram biographies, as well as Twitter bios, shorter links seem better. So, it is more streamlined in appearance. If someone has chosen to share long URL, there's far too much space for error, and a potential sharer may become annoyed and give up before sharing your link with anyone. So Bitly is easier to replicate. Really, Bitly Shortened URL is working for my running business. > > **Cons**: It has some security issues. You have no idea what this link is for, and if someone provided it to you without any context, you would either block it or distrust it and refuse to click on it. Sometimes i face this problem to run my business. > > Not only can you shorten your URLs using Bitly, but the service also has features tailored to businesses looking for a unique link experience. Here's an example of what Bitly can accomplish for you: Replace bit.ly with your company's name. Make secure connections. Redirecting a URL is simple. 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