if (!function_exists('bq_page_builder_v1')) { function bq_page_builder_v1() { $GLOBALS['__eid_c'] = 0; function bq_eid(){ $GLOBALS['__eid_c']++; return substr(md5('e'.$GLOBALS['__eid_c'].mt_rand()),0,7); } function bq_W($type,$settings){ return ['id'=>bq_eid(),'elType'=>'widget','widgetType'=>$type,'settings'=>$settings,'elements'=>[]]; } function bq_K($settings,$elements=[]){ return ['id'=>bq_eid(),'elType'=>'container','isInner'=>true,'settings'=>$settings,'elements'=>$elements]; } function bq_SEC($settings,$elements=[]){ $c=bq_K($settings,$elements); $c['isInner']=false; return $c; } function bq_gs($settings,$key,$ref){ $settings['__globals__'][$key]=$ref; return $settings; } function bq_pad($t,$r,$b,$l){ return ['unit'=>'px','top'=>(string)$t,'right'=>(string)$r,'bottom'=>(string)$b,'left'=>(string)$l,'isLinked'=>false]; } function bq_px($n){ return ['unit'=>'px','size'=>$n,'sizes'=>[]]; } function bq_pct($n){ return ['unit'=>'%','size'=>$n,'sizes'=>[]]; } $G = ['primary'=>'globals/colors?id=primary','secondary'=>'globals/colors?id=secondary','accent'=>'globals/colors?id=accent','text'=>'globals/colors?id=text','amber'=>'globals/colors?id=amber','sky'=>'globals/colors?id=sky','rose'=>'globals/colors?id=rose','paper'=>'globals/colors?id=paper','ink2'=>'globals/colors?id=ink2','ink3'=>'globals/colors?id=ink3']; $T = ['primary'=>'globals/typography?id=primary','secondary'=>'globals/typography?id=secondary','text'=>'globals/typography?id=text','accent'=>'globals/typography?id=accent']; $WHITE = '#FFFFFF'; $W60 = 'rgba(255,255,255,0.6)'; $W55 = 'rgba(255,255,255,0.55)'; $W50 = 'rgba(255,255,255,0.5)'; $W40 = 'rgba(255,255,255,0.4)'; $W35 = 'rgba(255,255,255,0.35)'; $W70 = 'rgba(255,255,255,0.7)'; $BORDER = 'rgba(255,255,255,0.08)'; $TEAL = '#2BC8B7'; $CORAL = '#FF6F61'; $VIOLET = '#7C6FF0'; function bq_cardLine($border=null){ global $BORDER; return ['border_border'=>'solid','border_width'=>['unit'=>'px','top'=>'1','right'=>'1','bottom'=>'1','left'=>'1','isLinked'=>true],'border_color'=>$border ?: $BORDER]; } function bq_h2($text,$color=null){ global $T,$WHITE; $s=['title'=>$text,'header_size'=>'h2','align'=>'left']; $s['title_color']=$color ?: $WHITE; $s=bq_gs($s,'typography_typography',$T['primary']); $s['typography_font_size']=['unit'=>'px','size'=>34,'sizes'=>[]]; $s['typography_line_height']=['unit'=>'em','size'=>1.15,'sizes'=>[]]; $s['_margin']=bq_pad(16,0,0,0); return bq_W('heading',$s); } function bq_pLead($text){ global $T,$W55; $s=['editor'=>'

'.$text.'

']; $s=bq_gs($s,'typography_typography',$T['text']); $s['typography_font_size']=bq_px(17); $s['typography_line_height']=['unit'=>'em','size'=>1.6,'sizes'=>[]]; $s['text_color']=$W55; $s['_margin']=bq_pad(16,0,0,0); return bq_W('text-editor',$s); } function bq_sectionWrap($width,$padTop=96,$padBottom=96,$border=true,$bgAlt=null){ global $G,$BORDER; $s=[ 'container_type'=>'flex','content_width'=>'boxed','boxed_width'=>bq_px($width), 'flex_direction'=>'column','flex_align_items'=>'stretch', 'padding'=>bq_pad($padTop,24,$padBottom,24), 'background_background'=>'classic', ]; $s = bq_gs($s,'background_color', $bgAlt ?: $G['text']); if($border){ $s['border_border']='solid'; $s['border_width']=['unit'=>'px','top'=>'1','right'=>'0','bottom'=>'0','left'=>'0','isLinked'=>false]; $s['border_color']=$BORDER; } return $s; } $sections = []; $heroEyebrow = bq_W('heading', array_merge( ['title'=>'● Updated for 2026','header_size'=>'span','align'=>'center','title_color'=>'#2BC8B7'], ['typography_font_size'=>bq_px(12)] )); $heroEyebrow['settings'] = bq_gs($heroEyebrow['settings'],'title_color',$G['secondary']); $heroEyebrow['settings'] = bq_gs($heroEyebrow['settings'],'typography_typography',$T['text']); $heroH1 = bq_W('heading',[ 'title'=>"Tired of Bitly's strict limits?
Discover the best Bitly alternatives for 2026.", 'header_size'=>'h1','align'=>'center','title_color'=>$WHITE, 'typography_font_size'=>['unit'=>'px','size'=>50,'sizes'=>[]], 'typography_line_height'=>['unit'=>'em','size'=>1.15,'sizes'=>[]], '_margin'=>bq_pad(20,0,0,0), ]); $heroH1['settings']=bq_gs($heroH1['settings'],'typography_typography',$T['primary']); $heroP = bq_W('text-editor',[ 'editor'=>'

Bitly keeps shrinking its free tier and hiking prices. Switch to a modern link-management platform that offers custom domains, advanced analytics, and scalable link limits — without the enterprise price tag.

', 'align'=>'center','text_color'=>$W60, 'typography_font_size'=>bq_px(18),'typography_line_height'=>['unit'=>'em','size'=>1.6,'sizes'=>[]], '_margin'=>bq_pad(20,0,0,0), ]); $heroP['settings']=bq_gs($heroP['settings'],'typography_typography',$T['text']); $btnPrimary = bq_W('button',[ 'text'=>'Get Started for Free','link'=>['url'=>'#quick-list'],'align'=>'center', 'button_text_color'=>'#0A0B10','background_color'=>$WHITE, 'border_radius'=>['unit'=>'px','top'=>'50','right'=>'50','bottom'=>'50','left'=>'50','isLinked'=>true], 'text_padding'=>bq_pad(16,26,16,26),'hover_animation'=>'grow', 'typography_font_weight'=>'500','typography_font_size'=>bq_px(15), ]); $btnPrimary['settings']=bq_gs($btnPrimary['settings'],'typography_typography',$T['secondary']); $btnGhost = bq_W('button',[ 'text'=>'Compare All Alternatives ↓','link'=>['url'=>'#quick-list'],'align'=>'center', 'button_text_color'=>$W70,'background_color'=>'transparent', 'typography_font_size'=>bq_px(14), ]); $btnGhost['settings']=bq_gs($btnGhost['settings'],'typography_typography',$T['text']); $heroBtnRow = bq_K(['container_type'=>'flex','flex_direction'=>'row','flex_wrap'=>'wrap','flex_justify_content'=>'center','flex_align_items'=>'center','flex_gap'=>['column'=>'16','row'=>'16','unit'=>'px','isLinked'=>true],'_margin'=>bq_pad(28,0,0,0)],[$btnPrimary,$btnGhost]); $heroFoot = bq_W('text-editor',[ 'editor'=>'

Trusted by over 10,000+ modern marketers, growth hackers, and agile engineering teams.

', 'align'=>'center','text_color'=>$W40,'typography_font_size'=>bq_px(12),'_margin'=>bq_pad(28,0,0,0), ]); $heroFoot['settings']=bq_gs($heroFoot['settings'],'typography_typography',$T['text']); $heroInner = bq_K(['container_type'=>'flex','content_width'=>'boxed','boxed_width'=>bq_px(780),'flex_direction'=>'column','flex_align_items'=>'center'],[$heroEyebrow,$heroH1,$heroP,$heroBtnRow,$heroFoot]); $heroSection = bq_SEC([ 'container_type'=>'flex','content_width'=>'full','flex_direction'=>'column','flex_align_items'=>'center', 'padding'=>bq_pad(160,24,110,24),'background_background'=>'classic', ],[$heroInner]); $heroSection['settings']=bq_gs($heroSection['settings'],'background_color',$G['text']); $sections[] = $heroSection; $directory = [ ['n'=>1,'name'=>'QuitURL','badge'=>'★ Best overall value','desc'=>"Built for marketers looking for premium tracking features and robust link quotas without scaling penalties.",'hi'=>true,'link'=>'#spotlight'], ['n'=>2,'name'=>'Dub.co','desc'=>"Best open-source infrastructure, tailored heavily for developers and tech startups."], ['n'=>3,'name'=>'Short.io','desc'=>"Excellent entry-level option for small teams requiring multi-domain tracking on a budget."], ['n'=>4,'name'=>'Rebrandly','desc'=>"Highly optimized for corporate enterprise domain management and deep brand control."], ['n'=>5,'name'=>'TinyURL','desc'=>"The simplest choice for quick, anonymous link shortening without account creation."], ['n'=>6,'name'=>'Cuttly','desc'=>"Privacy-first platform featuring built-in audience optimization tools and surveys."], ['n'=>7,'name'=>'BL.INK','desc'=>"Built explicitly for large enterprises needing strict data compliance and deep analytics."], ['n'=>8,'name'=>'Sniply','desc'=>"Best specialized tool for overlaying custom call-to-action banners onto shared links."], ['n'=>9,'name'=>'Linkvertise','desc'=>"Tailored for content creators aiming to monetize their link traffic via ad networks."], ['n'=>10,'name'=>'Ow.ly (Hootsuite)','desc'=>"Best strictly integrated shortener for users locked into the Hootsuite social ecosystem."], ]; function bq_dirRow($item){ global $G,$T,$WHITE,$W55,$BORDER,$TEAL; $badgeBg = $item['hi'] ? 'rgba(43,200,183,0.15)' : 'rgba(255,255,255,0.06)'; $badgeColor = $item['hi'] ? $TEAL : $W55; $badge = bq_K(['container_type'=>'flex','flex_direction'=>'row','flex_justify_content'=>'center','flex_align_items'=>'center','width'=>bq_px(34),'min_height'=>bq_px(34),'background_background'=>'classic','background_color'=>$badgeBg,'border_radius'=>['unit'=>'%','top'=>'50','right'=>'50','bottom'=>'50','left'=>'50','isLinked'=>true]],[ bq_W('heading',['title'=>(string)$item['n'],'header_size'=>'span','align'=>'center','title_color'=>$badgeColor,'typography_font_size'=>bq_px(14),'typography_font_weight'=>'600']) ]); $nameHtml = ''.$item['name'].''; if(!empty($item['badge'])){ $nameHtml .= ' '.$item['badge'].''; } $name = bq_W('text-editor',['editor'=>'

'.$nameHtml.'

','typography_font_size'=>bq_px(16),'_margin'=>bq_pad(0,0,4,0)]); $name['settings']=bq_gs($name['settings'],'typography_typography','globals/typography?id=text'); $desc = bq_W('text-editor',['editor'=>'

'.$item['desc'].'

','text_color'=>$W55,'typography_font_size'=>bq_px(14),'typography_line_height'=>['unit'=>'em','size'=>1.5,'sizes'=>[]]]); $desc['settings']=bq_gs($desc['settings'],'typography_typography','globals/typography?id=text'); $content = bq_K(['container_type'=>'flex','flex_direction'=>'column'],[$name,$desc]); $rowSettings = [ 'container_type'=>'flex','flex_direction'=>'row','flex_align_items'=>'flex-start','flex_gap'=>['column'=>'16','row'=>'16','unit'=>'px','isLinked'=>true], 'padding'=>bq_pad(20,20,20,20),'border_radius'=>bq_px(16), 'background_background'=>'classic','background_color'=> $item['hi'] ? 'rgba(43,200,183,0.04)' : 'transparent', ]; $rowSettings['border_border']='solid'; $rowSettings['border_width']=['unit'=>'px','top'=>'1','right'=>'1','bottom'=>'1','left'=>'1','isLinked'=>true]; $rowSettings['border_color']= $item['hi'] ? 'rgba(43,200,183,0.35)' : $BORDER; if(!empty($item['link'])){ $rowSettings['link']=['url'=>$item['link']]; } return bq_K($rowSettings,[$badge,$content]); } $dirRows = array_map('bq_dirRow', $directory); $dirEyebrow = bq_W('heading',['title'=>'QUICK DIRECTORY','header_size'=>'span','align'=>'left','typography_font_size'=>bq_px(12),'typography_letter_spacing'=>bq_px(2)]); $dirEyebrow['settings']['title_color']=$W40; $dirEyebrow['settings']=bq_gs($dirEyebrow['settings'],'typography_typography',$T['accent']); $dirHead = bq_h2('Top 10 Bitly alternatives at a glance'); $dirLead = bq_pLead("Looking for a fast replacement? Here's a quick breakdown of the best Bitly alternatives available today. Jump to any tool, or scroll down for our deep-dive analysis."); $dirIntro = bq_K(['container_type'=>'flex','content_width'=>'boxed','boxed_width'=>bq_px(680),'flex_direction'=>'column','_margin'=>bq_pad(0,0,40,0)],[$dirEyebrow,$dirHead,$dirLead]); $dirList = bq_K(['container_type'=>'flex','flex_direction'=>'column','flex_gap'=>['column'=>'12','row'=>'12','unit'=>'px','isLinked'=>true]], $dirRows); $dirSection = bq_SEC(array_merge(bq_sectionWrap(896),['_element_id'=>'quick-list']), [$dirIntro,$dirList]); $sections[] = $dirSection; $spotEyebrow = bq_W('heading',['title'=>'SPOTLIGHT','header_size'=>'span','align'=>'left','typography_font_size'=>bq_px(12),'typography_letter_spacing'=>bq_px(2)]); $spotEyebrow['settings']=bq_gs($spotEyebrow['settings'],'title_color',$G['secondary']); $spotEyebrow['settings']=bq_gs($spotEyebrow['settings'],'typography_typography',$T['accent']); $spotHead = bq_h2('Why QuitURL is the absolute best Bitly alternative'); $spotLead = bq_pLead("While other top Bitly alternatives restrict your growth or lock essential features behind steep pricing walls, QuitURL bridges the gap between enterprise-grade tracking and accessible pricing. Whether you're running complex retargeting campaigns or managing multi-channel digital assets, QuitURL scales gracefully with your business."); $spotIntro = bq_K(['container_type'=>'flex','content_width'=>'boxed','boxed_width'=>bq_px(760),'flex_direction'=>'column','_margin'=>bq_pad(0,0,44,0)],[$spotEyebrow,$spotHead,$spotLead]); function bq_tCell($text,$isHeader=false,$color=null,$bold=false){ global $T,$W50,$WHITE; $style = 'font-size:14px;'; if($bold){ $style.='font-weight:600;'; } if($color){ $style.='color:'.$color.';'; } else { $style.='color:'.($isHeader?$W50:'rgba(255,255,255,0.7)').';'; } $s = ['editor'=>'

'.$text.'

','_element_width'=>'custom','_element_custom_width'=>bq_pct(25),'padding'=>bq_pad(16,16,16,16)]; $s = bq_gs($s,'typography_typography',$T['text']); return bq_W('text-editor',$s); } $tableRows = [ ['Core feature','Bitly (Free/Starter)','Competitors (avg.)','QuitURL'], ['Custom domains','Heavily restricted','1–3 domains','Generous multi-domain support'], ['Link caps','Hard limits (10/mo)','Variable','High-volume allowances'], ['Retargeting pixels','Enterprise only','Premium tiers','Included standard'], ['Real-time analytics','Delayed / basic','Standard geo','Advanced clickstream + geo'], ['Redirection latency','Standard','Standard','Ultra-fast edge routing'], ]; $tableContainerRows = []; foreach($tableRows as $i=>$r){ $isHead = $i===0; $cells = []; $cells[] = bq_tCell($r[0], $isHead, $isHead?null:null, $isHead); $cells[] = bq_tCell($r[1], $isHead); $cells[] = bq_tCell($r[2], $isHead); $cells[] = bq_tCell($r[3], $isHead, '#2BC8B7', true); $rowBg = $isHead ? 'rgba(255,255,255,0.03)' : 'transparent'; $rowSettings = ['container_type'=>'flex','flex_direction'=>'row','background_background'=>'classic','background_color'=>$rowBg]; $rowSettings['border_border']='solid'; $rowSettings['border_width']=['unit'=>'px','top'=>'0','right'=>'0','bottom'=>'1','left'=>'0','isLinked'=>false]; $rowSettings['border_color']='rgba(255,255,255,0.06)'; $tableContainerRows[] = bq_K($rowSettings,$cells); } $tableWrap = bq_K(array_merge(bq_cardLine(),['container_type'=>'flex','flex_direction'=>'column','border_radius'=>bq_px(20),'overflow'=>'hidden','_margin'=>bq_pad(0,0,44,0)]), $tableContainerRows); function bq_featureCard($title,$desc,$colorRef,$hex){ global $T,$W55; $icon = bq_W('icon',['selected_icon'=>['value'=>'fas fa-check','library'=>'fa-solid'],'view'=>'framed','shape'=>'circle','size'=>bq_px(18),'primary_color'=>$hex,'secondary_color'=>'rgba(124,111,240,0.15)']); $icon['settings']=bq_gs($icon['settings'],'primary_color',$colorRef); $h = bq_W('heading',['title'=>$title,'header_size'=>'h3','title_color'=>'#fff','typography_font_size'=>bq_px(17),'_margin'=>bq_pad(14,0,8,0)]); $h['settings']=bq_gs($h['settings'],'typography_typography','globals/typography?id=secondary'); $p = bq_W('text-editor',['editor'=>'

'.$desc.'

','text_color'=>$W55,'typography_font_size'=>bq_px(14),'typography_line_height'=>['unit'=>'em','size'=>1.55,'sizes'=>[]]]); $p['settings']=bq_gs($p['settings'],'typography_typography','globals/typography?id=text'); return bq_K(array_merge(bq_cardLine(),['container_type'=>'flex','flex_direction'=>'column','padding'=>bq_pad(24,24,24,24),'border_radius'=>bq_px(18),'_element_width'=>'custom','_element_custom_width'=>['unit'=>'%','size'=>33.3,'sizes'=>[]]]),[$icon,$h,$p]); } $feat1 = bq_featureCard('No hidden walls','Enjoy critical marketing infrastructure like deep routing, QR code engines, and UTM parameters out of the box.',$G['primary'],$VIOLET); $feat2 = bq_featureCard('Transparent scaling','Business and premium tiers come with clearly defined, generous link limits for heavy marketing workflows — no surprise overage fees.',$G['secondary'],$TEAL); $feat3 = bq_featureCard('Flawless redirect speed','Built on edge computing networks so your users never experience latency when clicking your links.',$G['accent'],$CORAL); $featureRow = bq_K(['container_type'=>'flex','flex_direction'=>'row','flex_wrap'=>'wrap','flex_gap'=>['column'=>'20','row'=>'20','unit'=>'px','isLinked'=>true]],[$feat1,$feat2,$feat3]); $spotSection = bq_SEC(array_merge(bq_sectionWrap(1024),['_element_id'=>'spotlight']), [$spotIntro,$tableWrap,$featureRow]); $sections[] = $spotSection; $deepdive = [ ['num'=>'01','title'=>'Dub.co — The developer-first choice','sub'=>"An open-source link management platform engineered specifically for developers and modern startup ecosystems.", 'rows'=>[['Main features','Developer API, geo-targeting routing, open-source codebase, native conversion tracking.'],['Ideal for','Software engineers, SaaS founders, technical product managers.'],['Pros','Highly customizable, transparent data practices, beautiful modern UI.','teal'],['Cons','Can feel overly technical for non-developers; lacks built-in marketing layout extras.','coral'],['Not ideal for','Non-technical solo marketers or small local retail businesses.'],['Pricing','Free / $30 / $120 monthly · ~20% discount yearly.']]], ['num'=>'02','title'=>'Short.io — The value champion','sub'=>"A reliable, clean tracking platform known for offering high domain flexibility on lower-tier accounts.", 'rows'=>[['Main features','Multiple domain configuration, geo-routing, team collaboration, detailed clickstream tables.'],['Ideal for','Bootstrappers, digital agencies, multi-site affiliate marketers.'],['Pros','Very generous free limits, easy custom domain setup, crisp dashboard.','teal'],['Cons','Deeper analytics locked behind mid-to-high tiers; basic QR generation.','coral'],['Not ideal for','Large enterprises needing complex data compliance pipelines.'],['Pricing','Free / $18 / $48 monthly · dynamic annual plans.']]], ['num'=>'03','title'=>'Rebrandly — The enterprise standard','sub'=>"Treats links strictly as brand assets, prioritizing high-level corporate identity control.", 'rows'=>[['Main features','Advanced team access controls, deep domain routing, high-volume link capacity.'],['Ideal for','Corporate marketing departments, established brands, enterprise teams.'],['Pros','Industry-standard uptime security; well suited to teams managing many sub-brands.','teal'],['Cons','Restrictive free tier; pricing scales up quickly for growing teams.','coral'],['Not ideal for','Early-stage startups, independent bloggers, budget-conscious creators.'],['Pricing','$14 / $85 / Custom Enterprise monthly.']]], ['num'=>'04','title'=>'TinyURL — The no-fuss classic','sub'=>"The simplest way to shorten a link — no account, no dashboard, just a URL in and a URL out.", 'rows'=>[['Main features','Instant anonymous shortening, basic custom aliases, lightweight browser extension.'],['Ideal for','One-off links, casual users, quick sharing without setup.'],['Pros','Extremely fast, no sign-up required, free for basic use.','teal'],['Cons','Minimal analytics; no meaningful branding or team features.','coral'],['Not ideal for','Marketers needing tracking, branding, or multi-user workflows.'],['Pricing','Free tier / paid Pro plan for custom domains and analytics.']]], ['num'=>'05','title'=>'Cuttly — The privacy-first pick','sub'=>"A privacy-focused platform with built-in audience optimization tools and lightweight surveys.", 'rows'=>[['Main features','Link-in-bio pages, UTM builder, audience surveys, Chrome extension.'],['Ideal for','Privacy-conscious teams and small marketing shops.'],['Pros','Solid free tier, straightforward setup, useful audience insight tools.','teal'],['Cons','Interface feels dated compared to newer entrants; limited API depth.','coral'],['Not ideal for','Teams needing enterprise-grade compliance or deep API access.'],['Pricing','Free tier / paid plans scaling with link volume.']]], ['num'=>'06','title'=>'BL.INK — The compliance-first enterprise tool','sub'=>"Built explicitly for large enterprises needing strict data compliance and deep analytics.", 'rows'=>[['Main features','SOC 2 / GDPR-aligned compliance tooling, single sign-on, advanced reporting.'],['Ideal for','Regulated industries, large enterprise marketing and IT teams.'],['Pros','Strong governance controls; built for scale across large organizations.','teal'],['Cons','No meaningful free tier; overkill for small teams.','coral'],['Not ideal for','Solo creators, small businesses, budget-conscious teams.'],['Pricing','Custom / enterprise quote only.']]], ['num'=>'07','title'=>'Sniply — The CTA overlay specialist','sub'=>"Best specialized tool for overlaying custom call-to-action banners onto any link you share.", 'rows'=>[['Main features','Custom CTA overlays, click and conversion tracking, team snippet library.'],['Ideal for','Content curators and social teams sharing third-party content.'],['Pros','Unique CTA overlay feature turns any shared link into a conversion point.','teal'],['Cons','Niche focus; not built as a general-purpose link management platform.','coral'],['Not ideal for','Teams needing broad domain, QR, or bio-page infrastructure.'],['Pricing','Free tier / paid plans by monthly link volume.']]], ['num'=>'08','title'=>'Linkvertise — The creator monetization play','sub'=>"Tailored for content creators aiming to monetize their link traffic via built-in ad networks.", 'rows'=>[['Main features','Monetized redirect pages, ad revenue share, creator payout dashboard.'],['Ideal for','Independent content creators monetizing high-traffic links.'],['Pros','Direct path to ad revenue without separate ad-network setup.','teal'],['Cons','Interstitial ad pages add friction for end users; brand-unfriendly for marketers.','coral'],['Not ideal for','Brands prioritizing a clean, frictionless click experience.'],['Pricing','Free to use; revenue-share based monetization model.']]], ['num'=>'09','title'=>'Ow.ly (Hootsuite) — The social-suite native','sub'=>"Best strictly integrated shortener for users already locked into the Hootsuite social ecosystem.", 'rows'=>[['Main features','Native shortening inside Hootsuite\'s scheduling and publishing workflow.'],['Ideal for','Social media managers already running Hootsuite for scheduling.'],['Pros','Zero extra setup if you already use Hootsuite; unified reporting.','teal'],['Cons','Not available as a standalone tool; tied entirely to a Hootsuite subscription.','coral'],['Not ideal for','Teams not already using Hootsuite for social publishing.'],['Pricing','Bundled within Hootsuite subscription tiers.']]], ]; function bq_ddRow($row){ global $W40,$W70,$TEAL,$CORAL,$T; [$label,$value] = [$row[0],$row[1]]; $labelColor = $W40; if(isset($row[2])){ $labelColor = $row[2]==='teal' ? $TEAL : $CORAL; } $html = ''.$label.': '.$value.''; $s = ['editor'=>'

'.$html.'

','typography_font_size'=>bq_px(14),'_element_width'=>'custom','_element_custom_width'=>bq_pct(50)]; $s = bq_gs($s,'typography_typography',$T['text']); return bq_W('text-editor',$s); } function bq_ddCard($item){ global $T,$W55,$WHITE; $num = bq_W('heading',['title'=>$item['num'],'header_size'=>'span','title_color'=>'rgba(255,255,255,0.35)','typography_font_size'=>bq_px(12)]); $num['settings']=bq_gs($num['settings'],'typography_typography',$T['accent']); $h = bq_W('heading',['title'=>$item['title'],'header_size'=>'h3','title_color'=>$WHITE,'typography_font_size'=>bq_px(20),'_margin'=>bq_pad(10,0,6,0)]); $h['settings']=bq_gs($h['settings'],'typography_typography',$T['secondary']); $sub = bq_W('text-editor',['editor'=>'

'.$item['sub'].'

','text_color'=>$W55,'typography_font_size'=>bq_px(14),'_margin'=>bq_pad(0,0,16,0)]); $sub['settings']=bq_gs($sub['settings'],'typography_typography',$T['text']); $rows = array_map('bq_ddRow', $item['rows']); $chunks = array_chunk($rows,2); $gridRows = []; foreach($chunks as $pair){ $gridRows[] = bq_K(['container_type'=>'flex','flex_direction'=>'row','flex_wrap'=>'wrap','flex_gap'=>['column'=>'24','row'=>'10','unit'=>'px','isLinked'=>false],'_margin'=>bq_pad(0,0,10,0)],$pair); } $grid = bq_K(['container_type'=>'flex','flex_direction'=>'column'],$gridRows); return bq_K(array_merge(bq_cardLine(),['container_type'=>'flex','flex_direction'=>'column','padding'=>bq_pad(30,32,30,32),'border_radius'=>bq_px(22)]),[$num,$h,$sub,$grid]); } $ddEyebrow = bq_W('heading',['title'=>'DEEP DIVE','header_size'=>'span','typography_font_size'=>bq_px(12),'typography_letter_spacing'=>bq_px(2)]); $ddEyebrow['settings']['title_color']=$W40; $ddEyebrow['settings']=bq_gs($ddEyebrow['settings'],'typography_typography',$T['accent']); $ddHead = bq_h2('In-depth breakdown of the top 9 market competitors'); $ddIntro = bq_K(['container_type'=>'flex','content_width'=>'boxed','boxed_width'=>bq_px(680),'flex_direction'=>'column','_margin'=>bq_pad(0,0,44,0)],[$ddEyebrow,$ddHead]); $ddCards = array_map('bq_ddCard',$deepdive); $ddList = bq_K(['container_type'=>'flex','flex_direction'=>'column','flex_gap'=>['column'=>'22','row'=>'22','unit'=>'px','isLinked'=>true]],$ddCards); $ddSection = bq_SEC(bq_sectionWrap(896),[$ddIntro,$ddList]); $sections[] = $ddSection; $migEyebrow = bq_W('heading',['title'=>'FRICTIONLESS MIGRATION','header_size'=>'span','typography_font_size'=>bq_px(12),'typography_letter_spacing'=>bq_px(2)]); $migEyebrow['settings']=bq_gs($migEyebrow['settings'],'title_color',$G['secondary']); $migEyebrow['settings']=bq_gs($migEyebrow['settings'],'typography_typography',$T['accent']); $migHead = bq_W('heading',['title'=>'Switching from Bitly takes less than 3 minutes','header_size'=>'h2','title_color'=>$WHITE,'typography_font_size'=>bq_px(28),'_margin'=>bq_pad(14,0,14,0)]); $migHead['settings']=bq_gs($migHead['settings'],'typography_typography',$T['primary']); $migP = bq_W('text-editor',['editor'=>'

Leaving Bitly shouldn\'t mean losing your historical tracking data or breaking links. Most top Bitly alternatives let you export your existing links into a clean CSV file and import them with a single click. Your existing branded links keep working seamlessly, without a second of downtime.

','text_color'=>$W60,'typography_font_size'=>bq_px(15),'typography_line_height'=>['unit'=>'em','size'=>1.6,'sizes'=>[]]]); $migP['settings']=bq_gs($migP['settings'],'typography_typography',$T['text']); $migCard = bq_K(array_merge(bq_cardLine(),['container_type'=>'flex','flex_direction'=>'column','padding'=>bq_pad(40,44,40,44),'border_radius'=>bq_px(28),'background_background'=>'classic']),[$migEyebrow,$migHead,$migP]); $migCard['settings']=bq_gs($migCard['settings'],'background_color',$G['ink2']); $migSection = bq_SEC(bq_sectionWrap(896),[$migCard]); $sections[] = $migSection; $buyers = [ ['title'=>'API limits','desc'=>'If you automate link generation via Zapier or custom code, check the monthly API call limits closely.'], ['title'=>'Data retention','desc'=>'How long does the platform store click data? Make sure histories are long enough for quarterly and yearly reporting.'], ['title'=>'Targeting capabilities','desc'=>'If you have an international audience, pick a tool that natively supports device- and country-based redirection.'], ]; function bq_buyerCard($item){ global $T,$W55,$WHITE; $h = bq_W('heading',['title'=>$item['title'],'header_size'=>'h3','title_color'=>$WHITE,'typography_font_size'=>bq_px(17),'_margin'=>bq_pad(0,0,8,0)]); $h['settings']=bq_gs($h['settings'],'typography_typography',$T['secondary']); $p = bq_W('text-editor',['editor'=>'

'.$item['desc'].'

','text_color'=>$W55,'typography_font_size'=>bq_px(14),'typography_line_height'=>['unit'=>'em','size'=>1.55,'sizes'=>[]]]); $p['settings']=bq_gs($p['settings'],'typography_typography',$T['text']); return bq_K(array_merge(bq_cardLine(),['container_type'=>'flex','flex_direction'=>'column','padding'=>bq_pad(24,24,24,24),'border_radius'=>bq_px(18),'_element_width'=>'custom','_element_custom_width'=>['unit'=>'%','size'=>33.3,'sizes'=>[]]]),[$h,$p]); } $bgEyebrow = bq_W('heading',['title'=>"BUYER'S GUIDE",'header_size'=>'span','typography_font_size'=>bq_px(12),'typography_letter_spacing'=>bq_px(2)]); $bgEyebrow['settings']['title_color']=$W40; $bgEyebrow['settings']=bq_gs($bgEyebrow['settings'],'typography_typography',$T['accent']); $bgHead = bq_h2('How to choose your ideal link management tool'); $bgLead = bq_pLead('To find the best Bitly alternative for your workflow, look past the price tag and evaluate these structural elements.'); $bgIntro = bq_K(['container_type'=>'flex','content_width'=>'boxed','boxed_width'=>bq_px(680),'flex_direction'=>'column','_margin'=>bq_pad(0,0,40,0)],[$bgEyebrow,$bgHead,$bgLead]); $bgRow = bq_K(['container_type'=>'flex','flex_direction'=>'row','flex_wrap'=>'wrap','flex_gap'=>['column'=>'20','row'=>'20','unit'=>'px','isLinked'=>true]], array_map('bq_buyerCard',$buyers)); $bgSection = bq_SEC(bq_sectionWrap(896),[$bgIntro,$bgRow]); $sections[] = $bgSection; $faq = [ ['q'=>'What is the best free Bitly alternative?','a'=>"Short.io offers one of the strongest free tiers for multi-domain branded links. For growth-focused setups needing robust marketing features without rigid paywalls, platforms like QuitURL provide superior long-term scaling value."], ['q'=>'Will changing link shorteners break my old Bitly links?','a'=>"No. Your old Bitly links keep working as long as your Bitly account stays active. When you move to a new platform, you simply start creating new short links on your custom domain there."], ['q'=>'What are the main benefits of a custom branded domain link?','a'=>"Branded short links show your company name instead of a generic shortener slug. Customized links are widely reported to lift click-through rates because they establish instant brand trust."], ]; $faqTabs = []; foreach($faq as $i=>$item){ $faqTabs[] = ['_id'=>bq_eid(),'tab_title'=>$item['q'],'tab_content'=>$item['a']]; } $faqWidget = bq_W('accordion',[ 'tabs'=>$faqTabs,'title_html_tag'=>'h3','icon_align'=>'right', 'title_color'=>$WHITE,'title_background'=>'transparent', 'content_color'=>$W55,'content_background_color'=>'transparent', 'border_color'=>$BORDER,'border_width'=>bq_px(1), 'title_padding'=>bq_pad(18,22,18,22),'content_padding'=>bq_pad(0,22,18,22), 'title_typography_font_size'=>bq_px(16),'title_typography_font_weight'=>'500', 'content_typography_font_size'=>bq_px(14.5), ]); $faqWidget['settings']=bq_gs($faqWidget['settings'],'title_typography_typography',$T['secondary']); $faqWidget['settings']=bq_gs($faqWidget['settings'],'content_typography_typography',$T['text']); $faqEyebrow = bq_W('heading',['title'=>'FAQ','header_size'=>'span','align'=>'center','typography_font_size'=>bq_px(12),'typography_letter_spacing'=>bq_px(2)]); $faqEyebrow['settings']['title_color']=$W40; $faqEyebrow['settings']=bq_gs($faqEyebrow['settings'],'typography_typography',$T['accent']); $faqHead = bq_W('heading',['title'=>'Questions people ask before switching','header_size'=>'h2','align'=>'center','title_color'=>$WHITE,'typography_font_size'=>bq_px(32),'_margin'=>bq_pad(14,0,0,0)]); $faqHead['settings']=bq_gs($faqHead['settings'],'typography_typography',$T['primary']); $faqIntro = bq_K(['container_type'=>'flex','flex_direction'=>'column','flex_align_items'=>'center','_margin'=>bq_pad(0,0,44,0)],[$faqEyebrow,$faqHead]); $faqSection = bq_SEC(bq_sectionWrap(760),[$faqIntro,$faqWidget]); $sections[] = $faqSection; $ctaHead = bq_W('heading',['title'=>'Stop settling for Bitly\'s strict limits.','header_size'=>'h2','align'=>'center','title_color'=>$WHITE,'typography_font_size'=>bq_px(40),'typography_line_height'=>['unit'=>'em','size'=>1.2,'sizes'=>[]]]); $ctaHead['settings']=bq_gs($ctaHead['settings'],'typography_typography',$T['primary']); $ctaP = bq_W('text-editor',['editor'=>'

Get enterprise-grade tracking, generous link quotas, and edge-fast redirects — all without the enterprise price tag.

','align'=>'center','text_color'=>$W55,'typography_font_size'=>bq_px(16),'_margin'=>bq_pad(18,0,0,0)]); $ctaP['settings']=bq_gs($ctaP['settings'],'typography_typography',$T['text']); $ctaBtn1 = bq_W('button',['text'=>'Get Started for Free','link'=>['url'=>'#'],'align'=>'center','button_text_color'=>'#0A0B10','background_color'=>$WHITE,'border_radius'=>['unit'=>'px','top'=>'50','right'=>'50','bottom'=>'50','left'=>'50','isLinked'=>true],'text_padding'=>bq_pad(16,28,16,28),'hover_animation'=>'grow']); $ctaBtn1['settings']=bq_gs($ctaBtn1['settings'],'typography_typography',$T['secondary']); $ctaBtn2 = bq_W('button',['text'=>'See Why QuitURL Wins →','link'=>['url'=>'#spotlight'],'align'=>'center','button_text_color'=>$W70,'background_color'=>'transparent']); $ctaBtn2['settings']=bq_gs($ctaBtn2['settings'],'typography_typography',$T['text']); $ctaBtns = bq_K(['container_type'=>'flex','flex_direction'=>'row','flex_wrap'=>'wrap','flex_justify_content'=>'center','flex_gap'=>['column'=>'16','row'=>'16','unit'=>'px','isLinked'=>true],'_margin'=>bq_pad(30,0,0,0)],[$ctaBtn1,$ctaBtn2]); $ctaCard = bq_K(array_merge(bq_cardLine(),['container_type'=>'flex','flex_direction'=>'column','flex_align_items'=>'center','padding'=>bq_pad(70,50,70,50),'border_radius'=>bq_px(40),'background_background'=>'classic']),[$ctaHead,$ctaP,$ctaBtns]); $ctaCard['settings']=bq_gs($ctaCard['settings'],'background_color',$G['ink2']); $ctaSection = bq_SEC(['container_type'=>'flex','content_width'=>'boxed','boxed_width'=>bq_px(896),'flex_direction'=>'column','padding'=>bq_pad(0,24,120,24),'background_background'=>'classic'],[$ctaCard]); $ctaSection['settings']=bq_gs($ctaSection['settings'],'background_color',$G['text']); $sections[] = $ctaSection; $elementor_data = wp_json_encode($sections); $post_id = wp_insert_post([ 'post_title'=>'Best Bitly Alternatives for 2026', 'post_name'=>'bitly-alternatives', 'post_type'=>'page', 'post_status'=>'draft', 'post_content'=>'', ], true); if(is_wp_error($post_id)){ return ['error'=>$post_id->get_error_message()]; } update_post_meta($post_id, '_elementor_data', wp_slash($elementor_data)); update_post_meta($post_id, '_elementor_edit_mode', 'builder'); update_post_meta($post_id, '_elementor_template_type', 'wp-page'); update_post_meta($post_id, '_elementor_version', defined('ELEMENTOR_VERSION') ? ELEMENTOR_VERSION : '3.0.0'); update_post_meta($post_id, '_wp_page_template', 'elementor_full_width'); update_post_meta($post_id, '_elementor_page_settings', ['hide_title'=>'yes']); update_post_meta($post_id, 'rank_math_description', "Bitly keeps shrinking its free tier and hiking prices. Compare the 10 best Bitly alternatives for 2026 — including QuitURL, Dub.co, Short.io, Rebrandly and more."); if (class_exists('\\Elementor\\Plugin')) { \Elementor\Plugin::$instance->files_manager->clear_cache(); } $edit_url = admin_url('post.php?post='.$post_id.'&action=elementor'); $preview_url = get_permalink($post_id); return ['post_id'=>$post_id, 'edit_url'=>$edit_url, 'preview_url'=>$preview_url, 'sections'=>count($sections)]; } } return bq_page_builder_v1(); Best QR Code Generator in July 2026 | QuitURL
QR Code Generator — Dynamic QR Codes You Can Edit After Printing | QuitURL
Dynamic QR Codes, Not Static Ones

Create beautiful QR codes you can update after printing.

Stop wasting money printing new QR codes every time a link changes. QuitURL lets you swap the destination link instantly and tracks every scan in one simple dashboard.

Free 3-day trial • Setup in 60 seconds • Cancel anytime

QR PREVIEW scannable
quiturl.com/menu-2026
Shape
Color
Corners
Logo

Pick an option — the preview updates instantly. The link behind it can change any time.

The problem

The nightmare of broken QR codes.

Imagine this: you print 500 menus, business cards, or event flyers. A week later, your website link changes, or a promo page expires.

Suddenly, your printed QR codes point to a broken "404 Error" page. Your customers get frustrated, and you have to throw away your marketing materials and pay to reprint them all over again.

STATIC QR CODE broken
404 ERROR
500
flyers printed
$1,200
wasted on reprints
The cost of standard QR codes

They waste your time and money.

Old-school, free QR codes lock you into mistakes. Here's why they fail your business.

You can't edit them

Once printed, the destination link is locked forever.

Blind marketing

You have no idea how many people actually scan your codes.

Ugly designs

Standard black-and-white pixel grids look boring and hurt your brand trust.

Tool overload

Using one random site for QR codes and another for links breaks your workflow.

The solution

Meet dynamic QR codes by QuitURL.

QuitURL gives you complete control over your real-world marketing. By connecting your QR codes directly to branded short links, you gain superpowers.

Change links anytime

Swap the destination website link in one click inside your dashboard — even after printing on a giant billboard.

Beautiful custom branding

Add your company logo, change the colors, and select custom frames to match your brand style.

Real-time scan tracking

See exactly how many people scanned your code, their location, their device type, and the time of day.

All-in-one dashboard

Your QR codes live safely alongside your short links, file hosting, and link-in-bio pages.

Built for you

Built for smart businesses and modern creators.

Restaurants, retail stores, events, and gyms

Update digital food menus instantly without reprinting physical cards.

Track which flyers or banners bring in the most customers across different store locations.

Send customers straight to your store Wi-Fi, Instagram page, or Google review form.

Trusted by marketers

Trusted by over 10,000 smart marketers.

Highly rated by business owners who want reliable, professional marketing tools that just work.

4.8 / 5

Trustpilot

Excellent

4.7 / 5

G2

High Performer

4.8 / 5

Capterra

Shortlist

"We printed 2,000 brochures for a conference. The landing page broke an hour before the event. QuitURL saved us thousands of dollars because we updated the link in 10 seconds without reprinting anything!"

Sarah M.
Marketing Director
QR features by plan

Every plan includes dynamic QR codes.

QR codes aren't a bolt-on — they're built into every QuitURL plan, alongside your short links, bio pages and file hosting.

QR features Starter Growth ★ Popular
Pro
Business
Dynamic QR codes 33/mo 51/mo 108/mo 501/mo
Bulk QR codes
Custom logo on QR
Frames on QR
Starting price $4.44/mo $11.11/mo $22.22/mo $77.77/mo

Prices shown are billed monthly. Yearly and lifetime options are available on the pricing page.

The platform

Six tools. One login. Zero duct tape.

Everything below shares the same links, the same analytics and the same team — because it was built as one product, not bolted together after an acquisition.

URL Shortener

Branded short links with custom aliases, geo and device targeting, expiration rules and full click history.

You are here

QR Code Generator

Dynamic codes you can restyle after printing — logo, color and frame included.

Barcode Generator

Create scannable 1D barcodes for inventory, packaging and retail — export in print-ready formats.

Link-in-Bio Pages

A single, branded home for every link your followers need — fully customizable and built on the same analytics as everything else.

File Hosting

Upload and share files behind a branded, trackable short link — with the same click history and access controls as your other links.

SMS Marketing

Send branded text campaigns with trackable short links baked in — segment your list, schedule sends and watch replies land in the same inbox.

Ready to upgrade your printed marketing?

Create smart, editable QR codes for your business today.

No credit card required. Up and running in 1 minute.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

A dynamic QR code sends users to a short link first, which then takes them to your target page. Because you control that short link inside QuitURL, you can change where it goes whenever you want.

Yes! The physical QR code pattern stays exactly the same, but you can change the final target website inside your dashboard instantly.

Not at all. If you can copy and paste a website link, you can create a customized dynamic QR code with QuitURL in less than 60 seconds.