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 generous link limits, branded domains, and full dynamic QR customization at a fraction of the cost.

How does the Fetch.click Gold plan compare with Bitly paid tiers?

Bitly Core costs $12/month ($8/month billed annually) but only provides 100 links per month and 5 custom back-halves. Bitly Growth jumps to $45/month ($35/month billed annually) for 500 links. Fetch.click Gold ($14.99/month promo) provides custom branded short URLs, password-protected links, expiration dates, dynamic QR styling, and unlimited private statistics without arbitrary link throttling.

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 generous link allowances, 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

Custom short URLs, password protection, expiration dates, and QR code 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 Modern & Transparent	Bitly Legacy Shortener
Free Tier Monthly Links	Generous allowance Full dashboard access	10 links/mo Strict monthly ceiling
Entry Paid Tier Link Limit	Generous creation Flexible link scaling	100 links/mo Bitly Core ($12/mo)
Mid-Tier Link Cap	High volume Built for active campaigns	500 links/mo Bitly Growth ($45/mo)
Custom Branded Domains	Included Automated SSL included	Higher tiers only Locked on entry plans
Dynamic QR Codes	Included Edit destination anytime	Strictly capped Limited creation
QR Code Custom Styling	Full studio styling Custom colors & patterns	Basic palette only Requires upgrades
Center Logo on QR Codes	Included Upload brand logo/icon	Not available Locked behind higher tiers
Print-Ready Vector SVG Exports	Lossless SVG & PNG High-res print files	Raster-only No SVG on lower tiers
Campaign & Ad Tag Forwarding	Automatic forwarding Preserves UTMs & ad parameters	Inconsistent Can strip query tags
Password Protected Links	Included (Gold) Protect client previews	Not available Enterprise only
Link Expiration (Date or Clicks)	Included (Gold) Auto-expire offers	Not available Enterprise only
Automated Bot & Scraper Filtering	Real human clicks Automatic bot exclusion	Basic counters Includes automated hits
Bulk CSV Link Import	Built-in tool 1-click migration	Add-on Requires upper plans
Developer REST API	Included Full REST API keys	Available With rate constraints

Paid plan comparison: Fetch.click Gold vs. Bitly paid tiers

Compare the everyday paid tiers to see how much value you unlock for your marketing budget.

Bitly Core

$12 / month

$8/mo when billed annually ($96 upfront)

100 links per month

Strict monthly link limit
5 custom vanity back-halves

Limited custom slugs
30-day analytics history

Click data deleted after 30 days
Basic QR codes

Restricted design options
No password protection

Requires Enterprise plan

High risk of hitting link caps mid-month.

Best Value

Fetch.click Gold

$14.99 / month

Special promotional rate • Regular $19.99/mo

Generous link creation

High volume link scaling
Custom branded short URLs

Custom domains & vanity aliases
Password protected links

Secure client & private previews
Link expiration dates

By schedule or click volume
Dynamic QR Code Studio

Custom colors & logos
Choice of redirect type

HTTP 301 or 302
Automatic campaign tag forwarding

Keeps UTMs intact
Priority email support

Direct developer & team support

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Bitly Growth

$45 / month

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

500 links per month

Strict link cap for busy teams
1 custom branded domain

Restricted to a single domain
10 custom back-halves

Limited custom vanity slugs
4-month analytics history

Click history deleted after 120 days
Custom colored QR codes

Basic color palettes only
Steep yearly commitment

$420+ billed upfront annually

Over 3x the monthly price of Fetch.click Gold.

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.

Bitly Core costs $12/month ($8/month when billed annually) but restricts you to only 100 links per month and cuts off your click analytics history after just 30 days. Fetch.click Gold ($14.99/month promo) removes artificial link caps, includes password protection, link expiration dates, full dynamic QR code styling with logo embedding, and dedicated priority support.

The modern Bitly alternativebuilt for growing brands.