Why are businesses switching from Bitly to Fetch.click?

Bitly recently reduced free accounts to only 10 links per month and placed custom branded domains and branded QR codes behind expensive monthly plans. Fetch.click offers approx. 700 links per month on Gold, 6-month analytics history, branded domains, and full dynamic QR customization at a fraction of the cost.

What is the difference between Bitly Growth and Fetch.click Gold plan?

Bitly Growth costs $45/month ($35/month billed annually at $420 upfront) for 500 links per month and 4 months of analytics history. Fetch.click Gold ($14.99/month promo) provides approx. 700 links per month, 6-month analytics history, custom branded short URLs, password-protected links, expiration dates, dynamic QR styling with center logos, vector SVG exports, and a dedicated Shopify App.

Does Fetch.click offer a dedicated Shopify App?

Yes! Fetch.click features a dedicated Shopify App built specifically for e-commerce stores. It generates short links that automatically apply discount coupons in checkout, tracks sales per influencer, and routes store traffic cleanly.

Can I import my existing Bitly links into Fetch.click?

Yes. Simply export your Bitly link history to a CSV file and upload it through Fetch.click's built-in bulk CSV importer to preserve all your existing links in minutes.

The modern Bitly alternative
built for growing brands.

Looking for an affordable, reliable link shortener without aggressive monthly link ceilings, shortened click histories, or costly domain paywalls? Here is how Fetch.click stacks up against Bitly.

Over the past few years, many marketing teams, agencies, and small businesses have grown increasingly frustrated with legacy shorteners. Bitly slashed its free tier down to just 10 links per month, cut analytics history down to 30 days, and locked essential features like branded QR code styling and custom domains behind steep upgrades ($35/month on Bitly Growth, or custom enterprise contracts).

Fetch.click was created as a transparent, creator-friendly alternative. Whether you are testing marketing campaigns, sharing product drops on Shopify, or printing QR codes on retail menus, you get approx. 700 links per month on Gold, 6-month analytics history, branded custom domains, full dynamic QR styling with your logo, and real-time click insights without artificial barriers.

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Bitly Free Link Ceiling

10 Links / Mo

Leaves virtually zero room to test campaigns, social posts, or new marketing channels.

Fetch.click Free Plan

Generous & Scalable

Create links freely with full dashboard access and real-time click tracking.

Fetch.click Gold Plan

$14.99 / Month

Promo rate with ~700 links/mo, 6-mo analytics, and dynamic QR studio.

Shopify Integration

Dedicated App

Auto-applying checkout discounts and influencer tracking built specifically for Shopify.

Feature-by-feature comparison

A direct, honest comparison between Fetch.click and Bitly so you can pick what fits your team best.

Capability / Feature	Fetch.click Gold $14.99/mo • Modern & Transparent	Bitly Growth $45/mo ($35/mo annual)
Free Tier Monthly Links	Generous allowance Full dashboard access	10 links/mo Strict monthly ceiling
Monthly Paid Link Limit	Approx. 700 links/mo Included in Fetch.click Gold	500 links/mo Bitly Growth ($45/mo)
Click Analytics History	6-month analytics history Detailed click metrics, referrers & geo stats	4-month analytics history Limited to 120 days (older data purged)
Custom Branded Domains	Included Automated SSL included	1 custom domain only Single branded domain cap
Custom Back-Halves (Vanity Slugs)	Included & flexible Create memorable branded slugs	10 back-halves/mo Strict monthly slug limit
Dynamic QR Codes	Included Edit destination anytime	Strictly capped Limited creation
QR Code Custom Styling	Full studio styling Custom colors, corners & patterns	Basic palette only Requires upgrades
Campaign & Ad Tag Forwarding	Automatic forwarding Preserves UTMs & ad parameters	Inconsistent Can strip query tags
Developer REST API	Included Full REST API keys	Available With rate constraints
ADVANCED EXCLUSIVES Features Not Available on Bitly Growth INCLUDED IN GOLD Powerful marketing and security capabilities included with Fetch.click Gold that Bitly either completely lacks or locks behind custom Enterprise contracts
Dedicated Shopify App	Official Shopify App Auto-applies discounts & tracks influencer revenue	Not available No dedicated e-commerce discount engine
Password Protected Links	Included (Gold) Protect client previews & confidential assets	Not available Requires custom Enterprise contract
Link Expiration (Date or Clicks)	Included (Gold) Auto-expire time-sensitive sales or promo caps	Not available Requires custom Enterprise contract
Center Logo on QR Codes	Included (Gold) Upload brand logo or icon in QR center	Not available No custom center logo upload
Print-Ready Vector SVG Exports	Lossless SVG & PNG Infinite resolution for print packaging & billboards	Raster-only No vector SVG files on Growth tier
Redirect Type Selection (301 vs 302)	Full control (Gold) Choose permanent (301) or temporary (302) for SEO	Not available Fixed HTTP 301 only
Automated Bot & Scraper Filtering	Real human clicks Filters crawler/bot hits for clean marketing metrics	Basic counters Inflates stats with automated web crawler hits
Bulk CSV Link Import	Built-in tool 1-click migration from Bitly or other shorteners	Restricted Locked behind higher tier add-ons

Paid plan comparison: Fetch.click Gold vs. Bitly Growth

Compare Fetch.click Gold directly with Bitly's Growth tier to see how much more value and freedom you unlock for your marketing budget.

Best Value • Recommended

Fetch.click Gold

$14.99 / month

Special promotional rate • Regular $19.99/mo

Approx. 700 links per month

40% more links than Bitly Growth's cap
6-month analytics history

Detailed click metrics, geolocations, referrers & devices
Custom branded short URLs

Custom domains & vanity aliases with automated SSL
Dynamic QR Code Studio

Custom colors, styling patterns & center logo upload
Print-ready vector SVG exports

Lossless SVG & high-res PNG downloads
Password protected links

Secure client previews & confidential campaign links
Link expiration controls

Auto-expire offers by schedule date or click count
Choice of redirect type

Full SEO control: HTTP 301 (Permanent) or 302 (Temporary)
Dedicated Shopify App

Auto-apply discounts & track creator/influencer sales
Priority email support

Direct developer & team support when you need it

Start 7-Day Gold Free Trial

Instant activation • Cancel anytime

Bitly Growth

$45 / month

$35/mo when billed annually ($420 upfront)

500 links per month

Strict monthly cap for busy marketing teams
4-month analytics history

Click history purged after 120 days
1 custom branded domain

Restricted to only 1 branded domain
10 custom back-halves

Limited custom vanity slugs per month
Custom colored QR codes

Basic palette only • No center logo support
No vector SVG downloads

Raster-only exports on Growth plan
No password protection

Requires expensive Enterprise contract
No link expiration dates

Requires expensive Enterprise contract
No native Shopify App

No automated discount or influencer sales engine
Steep yearly commitment

$420+ billed upfront annually to get $35/mo

Over 3x the monthly price of Fetch.click Gold $420 upfront annual commitment required for discount.

How to migrate from Bitly in under 5 minutes

Moving your links is simple, stress-free, and won't interrupt your current marketing campaigns.

Step 1

Export Your Bitly Links

Log into Bitly, navigate to your links dashboard, and download your full link history as a CSV spreadsheet.

Step 2

Bulk Import to Fetch.click

Use Fetch.click's built-in CSV bulk import tool. Upload the file to immediately map your existing slugs and target URLs.

Step 3

Switch Your Custom Domain

If you use a custom domain, point your DNS CNAME record to Fetch.click. Automated SSL activates immediately.

Step 4

Enjoy Better Analytics

You're live! Access real-time click intelligence, bot filtering, and QR code generation with zero downtime.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about switching from Bitly to Fetch.click.

Yes! Fetch.click includes a dedicated Shopify App designed specifically for e-commerce merchants and DTC brands. The app lets you automatically generate short links bundled with checkout discount codes, assign memorable vanity links to creators and influencers, and measure sales directly without editing any theme code.

Yes. You own your domain. All you need to do is update your DNS CNAME record in your domain registrar (GoDaddy, Cloudflare, Namecheap, etc.) to point to Fetch.click. We automatically provision free SSL certificates.

Any links on the generic bit.ly domain belong to Bitly and will stay active on Bitly's servers according to their account terms. However, any links on your own custom domain can be migrated directly into Fetch.click so that every slug routes seamlessly.

Yes! We have an official Google Chrome extension that lets you shorten URLs and generate dynamic branded QR codes directly from your browser toolbar with a single click.

While Bitly Growth costs $45/month ($35/month when billed annually at $420 upfront), Fetch.click Gold is available for just $14.99/month. Beyond saving over 65% on your monthly marketing budget, Fetch.click Gold provides key advantages:

Higher Monthly Link Allowance: Fetch.click Gold gives you approx. 700 links per month, compared to Bitly Growth's strict 500 links/month ceiling.
Longer Analytics Retention: Fetch.click keeps 6 full months of click metrics, geolocations, and referrer data, whereas Bitly Growth purges your click stats after 4 months (120 days).
Exclusive Features Not on Bitly Growth: Fetch.click Gold includes password-protected links, link expiration dates (by schedule or click threshold), center logo embedding on dynamic QR codes, lossless vector SVG downloads, and an official Shopify App with automatic checkout discount application—features that Bitly either lacks entirely or restricts to expensive custom Enterprise contracts.

The modern Bitly alternativebuilt for growing brands.