ShortURL.bot vs Cutt.ly
ShortURL.bot values use current plan details. Cutt.ly details were checked against the official Cutt.ly source on May 16, 2026.
Cutt.ly now publishes a detailed free and paid plan ladder, so this page uses official quotas instead of older third-party pricing notes. Checked May 16, 2026.
- Free starts at 60 new links and 10 QR codes per month
- Custom domain included on the free plan
- Plan-based analytics with deeper reporting on paid tiers
Current plan comparisonFree plan 60 new links + 10 QR codes / month
Entry paid plan Go at $8/mo annual ($9 monthly)
Custom domains on free 1 custom domain slot
Current plan comparison
| Feature | ShortURL.bot | Cutt.ly |
|---|
| Free plan | 60 new links + 10 QR codes / month | 30 short links / month |
| Entry paid plan | Go at $8/mo annual ($9 monthly) | Starter at $12/mo |
| Custom domains on free | 1 custom domain slot | 1 branded domain on Free |
| QR on free | 10 QR codes / month | One QR style on Free; customizable QR codes on Single and higher |
| Analytics depth | Geography, device, browser, referrer | 30 days on Free/Starter; 365 days on Single; 730 days on Team |
| Team features | Plus and up | Team: 3 teams / 5 members; Team Enterprise: 10 teams / 20 members |
| API access | Available | API available; higher branded-domain and edit limits on paid plans |
| Branded link customization | Custom link ending on all plans | Link in Bio, Surveys, Campaigns, TRAI headers, and team workflows by tier |
Plan snapshot
ShortURL.bot rows use current self-serve plans. Cutt.ly rows use official public information checked on May 16, 2026.
| Tier | ShortURL.bot | Cutt.ly |
|---|
| Free | Free - $0 | Free - $0 (30 links/mo) |
| Entry paid | Go - $8/mo annual ($9 monthly) | Starter - $12/mo |
| Growth tier | Plus - $24/mo annual ($29 monthly) | Single - $25/mo |
| Advanced | Pro - $79/mo | Team - $99/mo; Team Enterprise - $149/mo |
| Largest self-serve | Premium - $149/mo | Enterprise - custom |
Sources checked
Sources checked on May 16, 2026. We use current ShortURL.bot plan data plus the official competitor source listed here; public competitor details can change without notice.
Vendor-specific read: Cutt.ly
Cutt.ly is broad: short links, branded domains, QR, link-in-bio, surveys, action pages, analytics, and SMS-oriented options. ShortURL.bot is the cleaner fit when you want fewer product branches and clearer small-team limits.
Cutt.ly is best for
Cutt.ly is best for teams that actively use its wider suite. Its current page lists Free at 30 short links per month, 3 custom back-halves per month, 1 branded domain, 30-day analytics history, QR support, link-in-bio, and survey capacity. Paid plans add higher limits, custom QR, action pages, team features, API editing, and TRAI SMS-oriented headers.
Where ShortURL.bot wins
ShortURL.bot wins when you want simpler campaign operations and a higher Free short-link allowance: 60 new links and 10 QR codes per month, plus one custom-domain slot and 30-day history. The practical difference is focus: ShortURL.bot centers branded links, QR, forms, Smart Pages, inspection, and analytics without making SMS headers or survey tooling the main decision point.
Migration nuance
Before migrating, classify each Cutt.ly asset as a short link, QR code, link-in-bio page, survey, action page, or SMS/TRAI header workflow. Rebuild branded campaign links first. Leave specialized Cutt.ly survey, action page, or SMS-header workflows in place unless ShortURL.bot has the exact replacement pattern you need.
When not to switch
Do not switch if your current Cutt.ly account depends on TRAI-compliant SMS headers, Cutt.ly surveys, action pages, or a multi-team setup already built around those modules. ShortURL.bot is a better match for link and QR operations, not every Cutt.ly product branch.
Switching from Cutt.ly
The main work is deciding which live links, branded domains, and reporting views need to move first, then rebuilding the active set with a clean redirect plan.
1Review active links and domains
List the links, branded domains, and QR assets that still need to stay live for campaigns or evergreen traffic.
2Recreate the active set
Use ShortURL.bot to rebuild the required short links and QR codes with the right domain, custom link ending, and tagging settings.
3Move traffic deliberately
Update your live links and branded domains only after you validate redirects, ownership, and analytics collection.
Common questions
Does ShortURL.bot publish a free plan?
Yes. ShortURL.bot starts with a free plan that includes new links, QR codes, 30-day click history, and one custom domain slot.
Does this page claim Cutt.ly has no analytics?
No. Cutt.ly publishes link analytics, QR codes, Link in Bio, Surveys, API, and team features. The comparison focuses on quotas, pricing, and where each feature becomes available.
Can I use my own domain on ShortURL.bot?
Yes. ShortURL.bot supports branded domains, including a free-plan slot for getting started with your own short domain.
Is ShortURL.bot only for enterprise teams?
No. The plan ladder starts at free, then scales through Go, Plus, Pro, Premium, and Enterprise as your traffic and team needs grow.
See the current ShortURL.bot pricing ladder
The pricing page shows the full ShortURL.bot plan details. The main comparison page gives the broader vendor overview.