Bitly vs Sinkto.Link
Why teams are switching to save $348+/year while getting team features for free
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Bitly Free | Bitly Starter $8/mo | Bitly Teams $29/mo | Sinkto.Link Free |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Branded Short Links | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Link Analytics | Basic | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ Advanced |
| QR Codes | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Custom Domains | ❌ | 1 domain | 5 domains | ✅ Unlimited |
| Team Members | ❌ | ❌ | Up to 50 | ✅ Unlimited |
| Password Protection | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Mobile App | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | Coming Soon |
| API Access | Limited | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Monthly Cost | $0 | $8 | $29 | $0 |
| Annual Cost | $0 | $96 | $348 | $0 |
Feature-by-Feature Breakdown
💰 Pricing
Bitly Free
10 branded links/month, basic analytics, no team features. Good for personal use only.
Bitly Starter ($8/mo)
Unlimited links, 1 custom domain, advanced analytics. Still no team collaboration.
Bitly Teams ($29/mo)
Everything in Starter + team workspace, up to 50 members, 5 custom domains. $348/year.
Sinkto.Link (Free)
Everything unlimited: links, custom domains, team members, advanced analytics - all free forever.
📊 Analytics
Bitly
Free plan: Basic clicks only. Paid plans: Geographic data, referrers, device breakdown. Strong mobile app integration.
Sinkto.Link
Same advanced analytics as Bitly paid plans, but free: country/city location, device types, browser data, referrer sources, UTM tracking, real-time updates.
👥 Team Collaboration
Bitly Free & Starter
No team features. Individual accounts only. Can't share links or collaborate.
Bitly Teams ($29/mo)
Up to 50 team members, shared workspaces, role permissions. Costs $348/year minimum.
Sinkto.Link (Free)
Unlimited team members with role-based permissions (Owner, Admin, Member). Shared analytics, collaborative link management - all free.
⭐ Unique Features
Bitly Advantages
- Established brand recognition (trusted by enterprises)
- Native mobile apps (iOS & Android)
- Browser extensions
- Integrations with major platforms (Hootsuite, Buffer, etc.)
Sinkto.Link Advantages
- Password-protected links (exclusive content for members)
- Unlimited everything (no artificial limits)
- No paywalls (team features free from day one)
- Modern UI (built with latest web tech)
Which Tool for What?
For Small Teams (2-10 people)
Winner: Sinkto.Link
Save $348/year. Bitly Teams costs $29/mo for features Sinkto.Link offers free. Perfect for startups and agencies on a budget.
For Enterprise (100+ users)
Winner: Bitly
Bitly offers enterprise SSO, dedicated support, SLAs, and compliance features. Worth paying for at scale.
For Content Creators
Winner: Sinkto.Link
Password-protected links for exclusive content + unlimited team members for your manager/assistant. Bitly doesn't offer password protection at any price.
For Solo Marketers
Tie: Both Work
Bitly Starter ($8/mo) vs Sinkto.Link (free). Similar features. Choose Bitly if you need mobile app, Sinkto.Link to save $96/year.
Annual Cost Comparison
Bitly Free
10 links/month limit, no teams
Bitly Teams
Up to 50 team members
Sinkto.Link
Unlimited everything, free forever
💰 Save $348/year
How to Switch from Bitly
Export from Bitly
Download your Bitly links as CSV from your dashboard.
Sign Up Free
Create your Sinkto.Link account - no credit card required.
Import Links
Upload your CSV or manually recreate important links with same aliases.
Invite Team
Add unlimited team members with proper role permissions.
Update & Monitor
Replace old Bitly links gradually, track performance with advanced analytics.
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