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The modern, developer-first alternative to Bitly
Bitly charges high enterprise tiers for basic custom domains and has sluggish analytics. Dub provides open-source transparency, edge-powered analytics, and free custom domains.
Feature-by-Feature Breakdown
Direct comparison between Dub.co and Bitly.
CapabilityDub.coBitly
Free Custom Domains
Open Source Core
Edge-based Global Analytics
Custom QR Code Vector StylingPaid Addon
Dynamic Geo-TargetingEnterprise Only
API Rate Limit1,000 req/min100 req/min
Starting Price$0 / free forever$10 / month
Why Teams Switch to Dub
- Modern edge analytics (sub-50ms query speeds)
- Free custom domain on all plans
- Dynamic Geo & Device targeting included
- Full API access with comprehensive SDKs
- Transparent pricing without surprise overages
Common Bitly Limitations
- Expensive $35/mo+ plans required for custom domains
- Legacy UI with slow dashboard load times
- Strict click limits and aggressive overage charges
- Closed-source proprietary black box