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Shorten, brand, and track every link you share. See countries, devices, referrers, and campaigns in real time — everything Bitly charges for, free.
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Everything a paid link tool does. Free.
LinkForge was built on a simple belief: professional analytics shouldn't cost $348/year.
Real-time analytics
Every click tracked the moment it happens — country, city, device, browser, referrer, campaign. No sampling, no 24-hour delay.
Custom back-halves
Branded, memorable slugs like /summer-sale instead of random characters. Unlimited, free.
QR codes built in
Every link ships with a customizable QR code — PNG or SVG, your colors. Scans are tracked separately from clicks.
Smart controls
Password-protect links, set expiration dates, limit total clicks, or create one-time links that vanish after use.
UTM & campaign builder
Attach UTM parameters at the link level and see campaign performance broken down by source, medium, and name.
Developer API
A clean REST API with keys, rate limits, and honest docs. Shorten and query stats from your own stack.
LinkForge vs. the big names
| Feature | LinkForge | Bitly free plan |
|---|---|---|
| Unlimited short links | ✓ Free | 5/month |
| QR codes | ✓ Unlimited, PNG + SVG | 2/month |
| Custom back-halves | ✓ Unlimited | 3/month |
| Full click analytics | ✓ Country, device, referrer | Basic on free |
| Password-protected links | ✓ Free | ✗ |
| Link expiration & click limits | ✓ Free | Paid plan |
| UTM builder | ✓ Free | Paid plan |
| API access | ✓ Free | Paid plan |
Bitly figures taken from their published pricing page on 11 August 2026 and correct as of that date. Plans change — check bitly.com/pages/pricing for the current terms.
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