SnapGlyph vs. Bitly

Bitly Charges $29/Month for What SnapGlyph Does at $5

Both platforms offer short links, QR codes, and landing pages. The difference shows up in the price, and in how many QR codes you get per month.

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Feature by Feature

Comparing SnapGlyph Pro ($5/mo annual) against Bitly Growth ($29/mo annual), the lowest Bitly tier that includes a custom domain.

Feature SnapGlyph Pro Bitly Growth
Monthly price (annual billing) $5/month $29/month
Monthly price (monthly billing) $7.50/month $35/month
Static QR codes (free plan) Unlimited 2/month
Dynamic / tracked QR codes Unlimited 10/month
Custom QR code design Yes Yes
URL shortener Yes Yes
Short links per month Unlimited 500/month
Branded links (custom domain) Yes Yes
Link-in-bio / landing page Unlimited Link Hubs 10 Bitly Pages/month
Click & scan analytics 6-month history 120-day history
Free plan available Generous limits 5 links & 2 QR/month
Static links survive cancellation Static QR Codes bit.ly links yes; custom domain links may break

What You'll Actually Pay

To get a custom domain with Bitly, you need Growth. SnapGlyph Pro costs less and gives you more QR codes and Link Hubs on top.

SnapGlyph

Pro Plan

$5 /month

Billed annually ($7.50/mo on monthly billing). 14-day free trial included.

  • Unlimited dynamic QR codes
  • Unlimited short links
  • Custom link domain
  • Unlimited Link Hubs
  • Scan & click analytics (6-month history)
  • 5 team members
  • Remove SnapGlyph branding
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Bitly

Growth Plan

$29 /month

Billed annually ($35/mo on monthly billing). Lowest tier with a custom domain.

  • 10 QR codes/month
  • 500 short links/month
  • 1 custom domain
  • 10 Bitly Pages/month
  • Analytics (120-day history)
  • No team seats listed

Pricing sourced from bitly.com/pages/pricing. Verify current rates before purchasing.

Where SnapGlyph Has the Edge

QR Codes Without a Monthly Cap

Bitly Growth gives you 10 dynamic QR codes per month. If you run campaigns, print menus, create materials for clients, or just make a lot of codes, that cap gets hit fast. SnapGlyph Pro has no limit on dynamic QR codes.

A Lot Less Money for the Same Things

Getting a custom branded domain from Bitly costs $29/month on annual billing. SnapGlyph Pro includes a custom link domain, unlimited QR codes, unlimited Link Hubs, and analytics for $5/month on annual billing. That's $288/year in savings for more features.

Your Links Are Actually Yours

Bitly acts as a domain registrar for some accounts. If your subscription lapses and Bitly doesn't renew your domain registration, those branded links stop working. SnapGlyph doesn't register or manage domains. You bring your own domain from whatever registrar you use, and SnapGlyph routes traffic through it, so cancelling SnapGlyph has no effect on your domain ownership. Static QR codes keep redirecting regardless of your plan. Short links get paused if you cancel, not deleted, so you can reactivate them later.

Which One Makes Sense for You

Both tools do the job. Here's how to think about the choice.

SnapGlyph is a better fit if you...

  • Create a lot of QR codes for campaigns, clients, print materials, or menus
  • Want a custom domain, link analytics, and a link-in-bio page without paying $29/month
  • Need QR codes, short links, and a link hub in one place rather than separate tools
  • Are a small business or creator who doesn't need enterprise-scale features
  • Have printed materials with QR codes and don't want them breaking if you cancel your plan

Bitly might be a better fit if you...

  • Need deep integrations with enterprise software (Bitly has a broader integration ecosystem)
  • Require granular city-level or device-level analytics (Premium tier, $199/month)
  • Already have Bitly links with established history you don't want to migrate
  • Need mobile deep linking for app-specific redirects (Premium tier)
  • Work in a large org that needs SSO and group permissions (Enterprise only)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is SnapGlyph cheaper than Bitly?

Getting a custom domain with Bitly requires the Growth plan at $29/month (annual) or $35/month (monthly). SnapGlyph Pro is $5/month annual or $7.50/month monthly, and includes a custom domain, unlimited QR codes, unlimited Link Hubs, and analytics.

Does SnapGlyph have a URL shortener like Bitly?

Yes. SnapGlyph includes a URL shortener on Starter, Pro, and Max plans. Pro and Max plans let you connect your own custom domain for fully branded short links.

How many QR codes do I get compared to Bitly?

SnapGlyph's free plan includes unlimited static QR codes. Pro adds unlimited dynamic QR codes with scan tracking. Bitly's free plan gives you 2 QR codes per month, and Bitly Growth gives you 10 per month.

Does SnapGlyph have link pages like Bitly Pages?

Yes. SnapGlyph calls them Link Hubs. Free accounts get 1 hub with up to 10 links. Pro and Max give you unlimited hubs with advanced styling, analytics, and no SnapGlyph branding.

What happens to my Bitly links if I cancel?

Bitly's Terms of Service end all service access upon cancellation. Bitly also acts as a domain registrar for some users — if your subscription lapses, Bitly won't renew your domain and those branded links stop working. SnapGlyph doesn't work that way. You own your custom domain through your own registrar; SnapGlyph just routes traffic through it, so your domain isn't at risk if you cancel. Static QR codes keep working regardless of your plan. Short links get paused if you cancel — not deleted — so you can reactivate them by picking your plan back up.

Can I switch from Bitly to SnapGlyph?

Yes. You can create new links and QR codes in SnapGlyph at any time. Existing Bitly short links using bit.ly will keep working. For links using a Bitly-managed custom domain, you'd want to recreate them in SnapGlyph and update any materials pointing to them before cancelling Bitly.

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