Open-Source Alternatives to Bitly / Dub.co Pro
Based on our dataset, the self-hostable open-source alternatives to Bitly / Dub.co Pro are Shlink and Kutt.it. The Bitly / Dub.co Pro plan we benchmark is Growth ($35-$99/mo custom domains & QR codes).
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Quick comparison
Shlink
Definitive self-hosted URL shortener with REST API, QR codes, and real-time geo/device click analytics
- Uses <80MB RAM
- Dynamic device/OS routing & UTM builder
- Automatic GeoLite2 country/city click tracking
Docker image shlinkio/shlink:stable. GitHub: shlinkio/shlink (3.8k stars when our data was last updated). Website: https://shlink.io
Kutt.it
Modern open-source URL shortener with custom domains, password-protected links, and stats
- Clean dashboard + Chrome/Firefox extensions
- Expiration dates & password links
- Full REST API
Docker image kutt/kutt:latest. GitHub: thedevs-network/kutt (8.9k stars when our data was last updated). Website: https://kutt.it
Switching from Bitly / Dub.co Pro
- Pick an alternative above and open its comparison page for the cost breakdown.
- Generate a free starter
docker-compose.ymlin the stack builder. - Test it on a small server with a copy of your data before moving the team over.
- Check the migration notes in the table, and the official docs of the tool you pick.
More detail: Replace Bitly / Dub.co Pro guide.
FAQ
What are the open-source alternatives to Bitly / Dub.co Pro?
In the StackSwitcher dataset, the self-hostable open-source alternatives to Bitly / Dub.co Pro are Shlink, Kutt.it.
Which Bitly / Dub.co Pro plan does StackSwitcher compare against?
We benchmark Bitly / Dub.co Pro Growth ($35-$99/mo custom domains & QR codes). The main pain point we note: Charging $35-$99/mo just to redirect short links on your own custom domain with click analytics.
How much RAM does Shlink need when self-hosted?
Our starter Docker config budgets 128 MB of RAM for Shlink plus Postgres. Real needs depend on your usage.
How much RAM does Kutt.it need when self-hosted?
Our starter Docker config budgets 256 MB of RAM for Kutt.it plus Postgres and Redis. Real needs depend on your usage.
Config templates are MIT licensed and provided "AS IS", with no warranty of any kind and no liability. Prices and specs are informational estimates from our dataset, so check the vendor and project sites before you decide. See the Terms & No Warranty disclaimer.