Linkly alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Linkly: pricing tied to monthly click volume, and free-plan links pause when limits are hit. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Linkly, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Replug currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Dub	Free plan + paid	Yes	Web, Self-hosted	5 of 5	57.2

1. DubTop pick
Best for: Startups and growth teams that want short links tied to conversions, with an open codebase
Free plan + paidOpen sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted
57.2
score / 100
Why switch from Linkly
Modern open-source platform with conversion tracking.
Pros
Open source with a self-hosting guide
Conversion tracking and attribution
Modern API, SDKs and webhooks
Free plan to start
Cons
Self-hosting depends on several third-party services
Conversion features only on higher plans
More platform than casual users need
Visit Dub Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.369
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Dub a good Linkly alternative?
Verified facts
5 of 5 verified
Free plan
$0 forever
Checked Oct 25, 2026dub.co(opens source in a new tab)
Pro plan
$30/month
Checked Oct 25, 2026dub.co(opens source in a new tab)
Free trial
14 days
Checked Oct 25, 2026dub.co(opens source in a new tab)
License
AGPL-3.0 (core)
Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
Self-hosting
Documented
Checked Oct 25, 2026dub.co(opens source in a new tab)

The best Linkly alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Best Linkly alternative for most people

Replug

Similar retargeting-pixel links plus bio links at a low price.

Best Linkly alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Bitly

Bigger brand with more QR code and enterprise features.

Best Linkly alternative for open source

Dub

Modern open-source platform with conversion tracking.

Best Linkly alternative for self-hosting

Dub

Modern open-source platform with conversion tracking.

Best Linkly alternative for iPhone and Android

Short.io

Branded links with targeting and custom domains on the free plan.

Best Linkly alternative for working in the browser

Sniply

Adds call-to-action overlays to shared content instead of pixels.

Linkly alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Linkly?

Replug ranks first right now. Similar retargeting-pixel links plus bio links at a low price. Sniply and Bitly follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Linkly?

Yes. Replug (free plan + paid), Bitly (free plan + paid), Dub (free plan + paid) and Short.io (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Linkly?

Yes: Dub. Dub can also be self-hosted.

Why do people switch from Linkly?

The complaints we hear most: pricing tied to monthly click volume; free-plan links pause when limits are hit; utilitarian interface.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Linkly, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.