LynURL vs Dub.co — Current Allowances and Plans
Two modern Bitly alternatives with different strengths. LynURL provides held link and saved QR capacity. Dub.co lists monthly new-link and tracked-event allowances. Review the current product terms.
Two strong choices — different priorities
LynURL provides a managed web dashboard and held link/saved QR capacity. Dub separates Links and Partners products with monthly new-link and tracked-event allowances. Review current product and billing terms; the quotas do not support a like-for-like saving ratio.
Daily clicks
Where measurements are available
Dub Links
Check current product plans
5
Free LynURL saved QR slots
Two approaches to modern link management
Both LynURL and Dub.co set out to replace bloated, legacy link shorteners. They just solve different problems.
LynURL
Measured analytics and link management
Review measured UTC daily clicks and recorded country, device and referrer breakdowns where available. Unmeasured visitor counts and historical measurements are shown as unavailable. Use the responsive web dashboard and features like one-time links.
Dub.co
Links and Partners plans
Dub lists separate Links and Partners products. Check the current hosted plan, tracked-event allowance and billing terms; review license and deployment terms separately if self-hosting is required.
Feature-by-feature comparison
An honest look at how LynURL and Dub.co compare across every category.
| Feature | LynURL | Dub.co |
|---|---|---|
| Link Management | ||
| Custom short links | ||
| Custom domains | Activation pending | Plan-dependent |
| Bulk link creation | Check current plan | |
| Link expiration | Check current plan | |
| Link scheduling | Check current plan | |
| Link tags & folders | Check current plan | |
| One-time use links LynURL feature | Check current plan | |
| Password-protected links | Check current plan | |
| UTM parameter builder | Check current plan | |
| Analytics & Privacy | ||
| Click tracking | ||
| Geographic analytics | Check current plan | |
| Device & browser stats | Check current plan | |
| Referrer tracking | Check current plan | |
| Real-time analytics | UTC daily clicks | Check current plan |
| A/B testing LynURL feature | Business and up | |
| Measured UTC daily clicks LynURL feature | Where available | Check current plan |
| Recorded country/device/referrer LynURL feature | Where available | Check current plan |
| Developer & Integration | ||
| REST API | ||
| Official SDKs | Source previews | |
| QR code generation | ||
| Custom QR code styling | Check current plan | |
| Bulk link creation | Check current plan | |
| Webhook integrations | Check current plan | |
| Retargeting pixels LynURL feature | Check current plan | |
| Open-source codebase | Check current plan | |
| Self-hosting option | Check current plan | |
| Platform & Experience | ||
| Web dashboard | Check current plan | |
| Native mobile app (Flutter) LynURL feature | Check current plan | |
| Team collaboration | Check current plan | |
| SSL/HTTPS everywhere | Check current plan | |
| Managed hosting (zero setup) | Check current plan | |
| Link-in-bio pages LynURL feature | Check current plan | |
| Bio page themes | Check current plan | |
| No interstitial ads | Check current plan | |
Where LynURL wins
Features and principles where LynURL has an edge.
Measured Analytics
LynURL reports measured UTC daily clicks and recorded country, device and referrer breakdowns where available. Visitor counts and historical measurements without evidence are shown as unavailable.
Responsive Web Dashboard
Use the responsive web dashboard to manage links and review available analytics from a supported mobile browser.
One-Time Links
Short URLs that self-destruct after a single visit. Perfect for sensitive content, temporary invitations, or secure document sharing.
Zero Infrastructure
Fully managed with no servers to maintain, no Docker files to debug, no scaling to worry about. Just sign up and start.
Dub terms to review
Use the official Links pricing page to review current products and allowances.
Links Product
Dub Links lists monthly new-link and tracked-event allowances. Check the current package and retention window for your needs.
Partners Product
Dub also lists a Partners product for affiliate and creator programs. Confirm which product and billing package covers your requirements.
Plan-Specific Features
Dub lists features such as conversion tracking and A/B testing on selected hosted plans. Check the current feature and billing terms rather than assuming all tiers include them.
Pricing comparison
Compare plans and pricing side by side.
LynURL Pricing
New paid subscriptions and self-service billing are temporarily unavailable. Start on Free; existing eligible paid accounts retain their current features.
Free
- Basic analytics
- Basic local QR exports
- No interstitial ads
- Community support
Pro
- Advanced analytics
- Saved PNG/SVG colors; no embedded logo
- API access
- 3 branded subdomains (activation pending)
- A/B testing
- Priority support
Premium
- Everything in Pro
- Premium geo/device routing
- Team collaboration
- 10 branded subdomains (activation pending)
- Webhook integrations
- Dedicated support
Dub.co Pricing
Dub Links snapshot checked 14 October 2026. Prices shown use the displayed monthly billing option. Monthly new links and tracked events differ from LynURL held capacity. Confirm current billing and feature terms. Official Dub Links pricing
Free
- 30-day analytics retention
- 3 custom domains
- API access
Pro
- 1-year analytics retention
- Advanced link features
- Deep links
Business
- 3-year analytics retention
- Conversion tracking
- A/B testing
Try LynURL free — no credit card required
Measured analytics, a web dashboard, and everything you need to manage links — without the complexity.
Switching from Dub.co?
Export your links from Dub.co and import them into LynURL in three simple steps.
Export from Dub.co
Use Dub.co's export feature to download your links as CSV. All slugs and tags are preserved.
Import into LynURL
Upload the CSV to LynURL's bulk import tool. Custom slugs, tags, and metadata are automatically mapped.
Go live
Your imported links are active immediately. Use confirmed LynURL links and available measured analytics; branded-domain activation is pending.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about LynURL vs Dub.co.
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