Alternatives · QR Codes
Bitly alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Bitly alternative for most people is QR TIGER (3.0 GPA), first in our ranking of QR code generators. It's also the best free one.
Bitly compared with 5 alternatives: Rebrandly, Uniqode, QR Code Generator PRO, QR TIGER and Flowcode.
Bitly has a free plan. Paid plans start at $10 per month, billed annually ($120 a year; Core is annual only). All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
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At a glance
Price against what you get
Bitly starts at $10 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 5 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: QR TIGER.
Uniqode and QR Code Generator PRO start lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Bitly
Rebrandly
Branded short links and QR codes on your own domain
- Rebrandly starts at $11 per month, billed annually ($16 billed monthly).
- Rebrandly does not cover digital business card, which Bitly does.
Suits: Creators and small businesses that want links and QR codes under their own domain
Uniqode
Dynamic QR codes and digital business cards for marketing teams
- Uniqode starts at $9 per month, billed annually (Essential).
- Uniqode also lists an iOS app.
- Uniqode also covers forms.
- Uniqode does not cover reports, which Bitly does.
Suits: Marketing teams putting editable codes on packaging, print and signage
QR Code Generator PRO
Editable, trackable QR codes with hosted landing pages, from Bitly
- QR Code Generator PRO starts at $9.99 per month, billed annually ($19.99 billed monthly).
- QR Code Generator PRO does not cover reports and digital business card, which Bitly does.
Suits: Small businesses that need a handful of editable codes for print
QR TIGER
Dynamic QR codes with a free plan, bulk creation and an API
- QR TIGER starts at $7 per month, billed monthly (Regular).
- QR TIGER also lists iOS and Android apps.
- QR TIGER does not cover reports and digital business card, which Bitly does.
Suits: Individuals who want a few dynamic codes free or one cheap monthly plan
Flowcode
Branded QR codes and landing pages, with an enterprise data platform
- Flowcode starts at $25 per month, billed annually ($60 billed monthly).
- Flowcode also covers forms and a/B testing.
- Flowcode does not cover reports and digital business card, which Bitly does.
Suits: Consumer brands putting designed codes on packaging, ads and broadcasts
Limits worth knowing in Bitly
- Monthly caps bind quickly: Free allows 2 QR codes a month, Core 5 and Growth 10.
- Core is sold with annual billing only, and Premium costs $300 a month if billed monthly.
- Branded links and the complimentary custom domain start at Growth; long data history needs Premium.
- The free plan shows ads.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Bitly?
The alternatives to Bitly in this directory are Rebrandly, Uniqode, QR Code Generator PRO, QR TIGER and Flowcode. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Bitly.
Is there a free alternative to Bitly?
Yes. Rebrandly, Uniqode, QR Code Generator PRO, QR TIGER and Flowcode have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Bitly alternatives work on Android?
The Bitly listing does not include an Android app. QR TIGER lists one.
Which Bitly alternatives work on iOS?
The Bitly listing does not include an iOS app. Uniqode and QR TIGER list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 23, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.