The free Bitly alternative
Links by OpenApps is a free Bitly alternative: Free. Unlimited links and QR codes. Bitly's free plan: 5 short links and 2 QR codes a month, with ads.
What each one costs
| App | Free plan | Paid plans |
|---|---|---|
| Links | Free. Unlimited links and QR codes. | None |
| Bitly | 5 short links and 2 QR codes a month, with ads. | Bitly's free plan allows about 5 links and 2 QR codes a month, and free links show an ad page before redirecting. Paid plans start around $10 a month. |
Five links a month, and your visitors see an ad before they reach you.
Switching from Bitly
Shorten the same destinations in Links. If you printed Bitly QR codes, keep those running and use Links for everything new.
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Questions
Is there a free alternative to Bitly?
Yes. Links by OpenApps does what Bitly does for short links and QR codes, for free, with no sign-up.
Does Bitly have a free plan?
5 short links and 2 QR codes a month, with ads. That is from Bitly's own site, checked October 19, 2026.
What does Bitly cost?
Bitly's free plan allows about 5 links and 2 QR codes a month, and free links show an ad page before redirecting. Paid plans start around $10 a month.
How do I switch from Bitly?
Shorten the same destinations in Links. If you printed Bitly QR codes, keep those running and use Links for everything new.
Can an AI assistant use Links instead of Bitly?
Yes. Links has a public API that needs no key, so an assistant can do the job for you.
Bitly is a trademark of its owner. OpenApps is not affiliated with it. Bitly's paid prices above are approximate and change often; check its site for current pricing.