Linke.to combines short links, retargeting pixels, bio pages and QR codes in one tool. Here's how 22 alternatives compare on custom domains, retargeting, targeting and price — including QuitURL, which adds file hosting and SMS to the same dashboard.
Linke.to is a link shortener and link-in-bio builder built around retargeting pixels, deep linking, audience targeting and CTA banners, alongside branded short links, bio pages and QR codes. It offers a limited free plan and a one-time lifetime Pro plan.
The right alternative depends on what you actually use it for. If retargeting is the priority, look at Replug, Switchy, PixelMe, Sniply or T.LY. For general branded link management, Bitly, Rebrandly, Short.io, Cuttly, TinyURL, Dub and BL.INK are the established names. For a bio page specifically, Linktree, Beacons, Taplink and Lnk.Bio are purpose-built. And if you'd rather run several of these jobs — links, QR codes, bio pages, file sharing and SMS — from one login, QuitURL covers that broader set in a single plan.
A few recurring reasons come up when people compare link and bio-page tools.
Links, QR codes, bio pages, file sharing and SMS often end up spread across separate subscriptions and dashboards.
Free and entry plans cap clicks, links or bio pages, and the next tier up can mean a large jump in price.
Some teams need an API and team seats; others want deep linking, geo targeting or white-label QR codes that aren't in their current plan.
A snapshot of 12 widely-searched options. Full profiles for all 22 tools are below.
| Tool | Primary use | Custom domain | Retargeting pixels | QR codes | API | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QuitURLThis page | Links, QR, bio pages, file hosting & SMS | ✓Starter–Business | ✓11 → Unlimited by plan | ✓All plans | ✓Growth and up | $4.44/mo |
| Bitly | Branded links, QR codes, Pages | ✓Growth and up | — | ✓All plans | ✓All plans | Free · Core $10/mo (annual) |
| Rebrandly | Branded links and link galleries | ✓1 on Free | ✓Professional and up | ✓All plans | ✓All plans | Free · from $8/mo (annual) |
| Short.io | Branded links with routing | ✓5 on Free | ✓Meta Pixel, AdRoll | ✓All plans | ✓All plans | Free · Hobby $5/mo |
| Cuttly | Short links with link-in-bio and surveys | ✓1 on Free | ✓Plan-dependent | ✓All plans | ✓Rate-limited by plan | Free · Starter $12/mo |
| TinyURL | Simple shortening with branded domains | ✓Pro plan | — | ✓All plans | ✓Pro plan | Free · Pro $16/mo |
| Dub | Open-source link attribution | ✓3 on Free | — | ✓Free plan | ✓Free plan | Free · paid tiers vary |
| Linktree | Creator bio pages | ✓Paid plans | — | ✓Free plan | — | Free · from $6/mo (annual) |
| Beacons | Bio page with storefront and media kit | ✓Creator plan and up | — | — | — | Free · Creator $10/mo |
| QR TIGER | Dynamic QR codes | ✓Premium (white-label) | ✓Advanced and up | ✓Core product | ✓Paid plans | Free · Regular $7/mo |
| Replug | Retargeting links, CTAs, bio links | ✓3 on Free | ✓1 on Essentials, unlimited on Scale | ✓Smart QR codes | ✓Enterprise plan | Free · Essentials $9/mo (annual) |
| T.LY | Branded links, Smart URLs, retargeting | ✓Paid plans | ✓Link retargeting | ✓Custom QR codes | ✓Paid plans | From $55/yr (Hobby) |
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Grouped by primary focus so it's easier to find the closest match to how you actually use Linke.to.
Closest to Linke.to's pixel, targeting and CTA features
Retargeting links, CTAs, bio links
Link management built around retargeting pixels, call-to-action overlays, bio links and smart QR codes.
Pixels, CTAs, bio links and QR codes in one plan, with a free tier that includes 3 custom domains.
Clicks are capped by plan (1,000 on Free, 10,000 on Essentials, 50,000 on Scale). API access is listed under Enterprise.
Retargeting links and SmartPages
Link tool for branded links, retargeting pixels, A/B testing, deep links and SmartPages (its bio-page builder).
Redirects by location, device or language, plus A/B tests and retargeting pixels on the same link.
We could not confirm current list pricing from an official page, and it has been sold through lifetime-deal marketplaces. Check the vendor's plans before you compare cost.
Retargeting-pixel short links
URL shortener that embeds retargeting pixels in branded links, with UTM management and campaign tracking.
Adds people who click your links to ad audiences even when the destination isn't a page you own.
Focused on links: no bio-page builder listed. Plans are tiered by monthly click volume.
CTA overlays on shared links
Link shortener that overlays your own call-to-action on third-party pages you share.
Lets you curate other people's content while still pointing readers to your offer.
Purpose-built for curated-content sharing rather than full link management.
Branded links, Smart URLs, retargeting
Link platform with branded links, Smart URLs, OneLinks, retargeting, QR codes and private analytics.
Retargeting and routing controls without an enterprise-style bundle.
Links start on paid plans (a free browser extension covers occasional shortening). Paid tiers include a short trial.
Custom domains, analytics and team-oriented link management
Branded links, QR codes, Pages
Long-established link platform with short links, dynamic QR codes, landing pages and an AI assistant on paid plans.
Mature ecosystem: API, integrations, QR codes and Pages, with unlimited clicks on every plan.
Custom domains start on Growth ($29/mo billed annually). Mobile deep links are Premium-only, and Free allows 5 links a month.
Branded links and link galleries
Branded-link platform with custom domains, QR codes, link galleries, workspaces and SMS link tools.
A custom domain even on the free plan, plus a wide set of integrations and an API on every plan.
Retargeting starts on Professional and mobile deep linking on Growth. Tracked clicks are capped per plan.
Branded links with routing
Branded short links with geo and device routing, retargeting through Meta Pixel and AdRoll, and a REST API.
Generous domain counts (5 on Free, 7 on Hobby) and country targeting from the $5 tier.
City and region targeting and mobile deep links sit on the Team plan ($48/mo). No bio-page builder listed.
Short links with link-in-bio and surveys
Link shortener with branded domains, QR codes, link-in-bio pages, surveys and bulk tools.
A free plan that already includes a branded domain, QR codes and a link-in-bio page.
Free allows 30 short links a month and 30 days of analytics; higher limits sit on paid tiers.
Simple shortening with branded domains
One of the longest-running URL shorteners (since 2002), with permanent free links and a paid Pro plan.
Free links that don't expire by default, and a very simple interface.
Branded domains, editable destinations, analytics and the API sit on Pro. No bio pages or pixel features listed.
Open-source link attribution
Open-source link management with branded links, real-time analytics, QR codes and conversion tracking.
Developer-friendly: API and SDKs, custom domains on the free plan, and a self-hostable codebase.
Free allows 25 new links and 1,000 tracked clicks a month. Paid tiers scale by links and tracked clicks.
Enterprise link governance
Enterprise-oriented link management with dynamic links, mobile deep link support, QR codes and audit tooling.
Governance features for larger organizations: dynamic links, role controls and enterprise security options.
No free tier; self-serve plans run from $48 to $599 a month, with Enterprise on request.
Focused on the page you put in a social profile
Creator bio pages
The most widely used link-in-bio page, with themes, analytics, QR codes and creator monetization tools.
Familiar to audiences and quick to set up, with a free plan that covers unlimited links.
A bio-page product rather than a link manager: no retargeting or routing rules listed. Custom domains and scheduling need a paid plan.
Bio page with storefront and media kit
Link-in-bio plus a storefront, media kit, email tools and appointment booking.
Sell products, courses and bookings from the same page you share.
A 9% transaction fee applies to sales on the Free and Creator plans; it drops to 0% on Creator Plus ($30/mo).
Bio pages as mini-websites
Builds link-in-bio pages and small landing pages with forms, payments and a CRM on the Business plan.
Low entry price with a large template library and lead-capture forms.
Paid plans are sold in multi-month terms rather than pure month-to-month. Prices shown are US, annual billing.
Simple bio link pages
Bio link tool with over 3,000 social and contact icons and quick setup from an Instagram login.
Lightweight and fast to set up, with the option to promote a sponsored link to the top of your list.
Bio pages only; no link routing, pixels or team features listed. We could not confirm current pricing.
Instagram and TikTok link-in-bio
Link-in-bio page that mirrors your Instagram and TikTok posts, offered as part of Later's social media platform.
Works well if you already schedule social content in Later and want posts to be clickable.
Tied to Later's social suite, so it isn't a standalone link manager.
Built around dynamic QR codes
Dynamic QR codes
QR code generator with dynamic codes, scan analytics, bulk creation, password protection and retargeting.
QR-specific depth: expiry, password, UTM parameters and geofencing on higher plans.
Centered on QR codes, not short-link or bio-page management. Free includes 3 dynamic codes at 500 scans each.
Dynamic QR codes and Linkpages
QR code platform with dynamic codes, Linkpages, QR forms and digital business cards.
Combines dynamic QR codes with small link pages and lead-capture forms.
QR plans are billed annually only, and the $5 tier includes just 3 dynamic codes.
You run it; you own the data
Self-hosted URL shortener
Open-source PHP shortener you run on your own server, with click stats, an API and a plugin system.
Full control over data and branding, extensible through plugins.
You handle hosting, updates and security. No bio pages or pixel features out of the box.
Open-source shortener
Modern open-source shortener with custom domains, link passwords, expiry, private stats and an API.
Clean interface and a permissive license, easy to deploy on your own server.
Self-hosting means you maintain it. Focused on links, not bio pages or retargeting.
API-first self-hosted shortener
Self-hosted shortener with a REST API, a command-line interface and a web client for managing several instances.
Built for developers who want visit tracking and domain control from code or the terminal.
Developer-oriented setup and upkeep are on you.
QuitURL is a link management platform that combines branded short links, dynamic QR codes, link-in-bio pages, secure file hosting and SMS marketing in one account, on one bill.
Compared to Linke.to's retargeting-and-bio-page focus, QuitURL's plans add geo, device and language targeting, A/B testing with a link rotator, and file hosting and SMS campaigns from the same dashboard — useful if you're currently pairing Linke.to with separate tools for those jobs.
Plan limits and pixel/team counts shown are QuitURL's published figures at the time this page was written. See the pricing page for the current plan details.
A quick way to narrow 22 options down to a shortlist.
Replug, Switchy, PixelMe or QuitURL — each lets you attach a tracking pixel to a link so people who click join an ad audience.
Retargeting-firstLinktree, Beacons, Taplink or QuitURL's bio pages cover this without needing a full link-management platform.
Bio pageQR TIGER, Uniqode or QuitURL let you change the destination after a code is already printed, and see scan data by location.
QR-firstBitly, Rebrandly, BL.INK or QuitURL support team seats, workspaces and an API for building this into client reporting.
Team & APIYOURLS, Kutt or Shlink run on your own server, with no vendor holding your link data — at the cost of self-managed upkeep.
Self-hostedQuitURL is the option here that keeps all five under one login and one invoice instead of stitching several tools' data together.
All-in-oneCommon questions people ask before switching away from Linke.to.
Linke.to is a link shortener and link-in-bio builder. Its public site lists custom short links, bio pages, retargeting pixels, deep linking, country, device and browser targeting, CTA banners, password-protected links, link scheduling and expiration, and customized QR codes. It also sends alerts when a link's traffic spikes or its destination stops responding.
It depends on what you use Linke.to for. Replug, Switchy, PixelMe, Sniply and T.LY focus on retargeting links. Bitly, Rebrandly, Short.io, Cuttly, TinyURL, Dub and BL.INK focus on branded link management. Linktree, Beacons, Taplink, Lnk.Bio and Later focus on bio pages. QR TIGER and Uniqode focus on QR codes. YOURLS, Kutt and Shlink are self-hosted. QuitURL combines short links, dynamic QR codes, bio pages and SMS in one dashboard.
Yes. Its site lists a free version with limited features and a one-time lifetime Pro plan at $59, shown next to a struck-through $129. Check the site for the current offer before you buy.
Replug, Switchy, PixelMe, Sniply, T.LY, Short.io (Meta Pixel and AdRoll), Rebrandly (Professional plan and above), Taplink (Facebook Pixel on Pro), QR TIGER (Advanced plan and above) and QuitURL list pixel or retargeting features. QuitURL includes 11 tracking pixels on Starter, rising to unlimited on Business.
Yes. Bitly, Rebrandly, Short.io, Cuttly, Dub, Replug, Linktree, Beacons, Taplink and QR TIGER all list free plans with limits. YOURLS, Kutt and Shlink are open-source and free to self-host, though you pay for hosting and maintenance.
Yes. QuitURL's pricing page lists one-time lifetime prices of $88 (Starter), $333 (Growth), $555 (Pro) and $2,222 (Business), alongside monthly and yearly billing. Linke.to's single lifetime plan is lower at $59, so compare the limits on each side.
Yes, on Pro (3 branded domains) and Business (11). Starter and Growth can use the premium domains QuitURL provides. If unlimited custom domains are your priority, weigh that against Linke.to's lifetime plan, which lists unlimited custom domains.
Geo, device and language targeting, A/B testing with a link rotator, and link expiration are listed on Pro and Business. Mobile deep linking is listed on Business.
Yes. The developer API is included from Growth at 33 requests per minute, rising to 51 on Pro and 108 on Business. Team members are 3 on Growth, 11 on Pro and 99 on Business. Linke.to's public pricing page doesn't list an API or team seats.
QuitURL supports bulk link import from CSV on every plan. Links on Linke.to's own domain will keep pointing wherever Linke.to sends them, so update them wherever you've shared them. Links on your own custom domain can be recreated in QuitURL and the domain pointed to it.
Start on QuitURL's Starter plan and bring your existing short links over with bulk CSV import — no contract, cancel anytime.
