Rebrandly alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Rebrandly: free plan QR codes are watermarked, and higher tiers get expensive. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Rebrandly, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Bitly currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Bitly	Free plan + paid	No	Web, iOS, Android +1	5 of 5	66.5
2	Short.io	Free plan + paid	No	Web, iOS, Android +1	5 of 5	62.6

1. BitlyTop pick
Best for: Marketing teams that want a trusted, widely recognised short-link and QR code platform
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension
66.5
score / 100
Why switch from Rebrandly
The best-known brand, with a larger QR code and enterprise feature set.
Pros
Recognisable, trusted short links
Dynamic QR codes and link-in-bio in the same account
Mature API and integrations
Cons
Free plan is very limited and shows ads
Monthly volume caps on paid plans
Costs climb steeply for higher tiers
Visit Bitly Compare with Rebrandly Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.3100
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 Bitly a good Rebrandly alternative?
Verified facts
5 of 5 verified
Free plan
5 links/month, with ads
Checked Oct 25, 2026bitly.com(opens source in a new tab)
Core plan
$10/month billed annually
Checked Oct 25, 2026bitly.com(opens source in a new tab)
Growth plan
$29/month billed annually
Checked Oct 25, 2026bitly.com(opens source in a new tab)
Premium plan
$199/month billed annually
Checked Oct 25, 2026bitly.com(opens source in a new tab)
Integrations
Shopify, Canva, HubSpot and more
Checked Oct 25, 2026bitly.com(opens source in a new tab)
2. Short.io
Best for: Small businesses that want branded short links on their own domains without paying much
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension
62.6
score / 100
Why switch from Rebrandly
Similar branded-domain focus at lower prices, with a free tier.
Pros
Custom domains on the free plan
Low-cost entry paid plan
Deep links, targeting and A/B redirects
Cons
Interface is functional rather than polished
Advanced security features only on higher tiers
Tracked-click caps on lower plans
Visit Short.io Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.387
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 Short.io a good Rebrandly alternative?
Verified facts
5 of 5 verified
Free plan
5 custom domains, 1,000 branded links
Checked Oct 25, 2026short.io(opens source in a new tab)
Hobby plan
$5/month
Checked Oct 25, 2026short.io(opens source in a new tab)
Pro plan
$18/month
Checked Oct 25, 2026short.io(opens source in a new tab)
Team plan
$48/month
Checked Oct 25, 2026short.io(opens source in a new tab)
Users
1.2 million+
Checked Oct 25, 2026short.io(opens source in a new tab)

The best Rebrandly alternative for…

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

Best Rebrandly alternative for most people

Bitly

The best-known brand, with a larger QR code and enterprise feature set.

Best Rebrandly alternative for a free option

Shlink

Self-host your branded short links with no per-link pricing.

Best Rebrandly alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Short.io

Similar branded-domain focus at lower prices, with a free tier.

Best Rebrandly alternative for open source

Dub

Open-source alternative with conversion tracking and a modern API.

Best Rebrandly alternative for self-hosting

Dub

Open-source alternative with conversion tracking and a modern API.

Best Rebrandly alternative for iPhone and Android

Bitly

The best-known brand, with a larger QR code and enterprise feature set.

Best Rebrandly alternative for working in the browser

Linkly

Branded links with retargeting pixels at a lower entry price.

Rebrandly alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Rebrandly?

Bitly ranks first right now. The best-known brand, with a larger QR code and enterprise feature set. Short.io and Dub follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Rebrandly?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to Rebrandly?

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

Why do people switch from Rebrandly?

The complaints we hear most: free plan QR codes are watermarked; higher tiers get expensive; more than casual users need.

How is this list ranked?

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