Updated April 2026

Brevly vs Bitly
Full Comparison (2026)

Both shorten links. But Brevly adds password protection, link expiry, and transparent pricing that Bitly doesn't offer at any plan level.

Brevly

Built for teams that need secure, trackable links — not just short ones.

  • Password-protected links
  • Link expiry dates
  • Link-in-bio pages
  • Transparent pricing
  • 14-day free trial

Bitly

The original link shortener. Strong brand recognition, limited free tier.

  • Established brand & integrations
  • Password-protected links
  • Link expiry dates
  • Link-in-bio pages
  • Free trial on paid plans

Feature comparison

Brevly wins on 6 of 11 criteria.

FeatureBitlyBrevly
Free plan links10 / month5 / month
Paid plan starts at$29/month (Growth)$12/month (Pro)✓ Better
Password-protected linksNot available$29/month (Secure)✓ Better
Link expiry datesNot availableAll paid plans✓ Better
Custom domains$29/month+$29/month (Secure)
Real-time analyticsPaid onlyPro and above
QR code generationPaid onlyPaid only
Link-in-bio pagesNot availableAll plans✓ Better
API accessPaid onlyPro and above
Public pricingPartial (enterprise requires sales)Fully public✓ Better
Free trial on paid plansNo14 days✓ Better

When to choose each

Choose Brevly if you need:

  • Password-protected links for gated content
  • Automatic link expiry for time-sensitive offers
  • Link-in-bio pages for social media profiles
  • Transparent pricing without a sales call
  • A 14-day trial before paying

Bitly may suit you if:

  • You rely on Bitly's existing integrations (Zapier, HubSpot, etc.)
  • Your team is already trained on Bitly's dashboard
  • Basic link shortening with no security features is enough

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