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Does Bitly charge for QR codes? Yes — and they are metered monthly
Bitly meters QR codes on every plan: 2 a month on free, 5 on Core, 10 on Growth at $29, 200 on Premium. Here is what that means if you print.
Does Bitly have a free plan? What you get, and where it stops
Yes — five short links a month, three custom back-halves and two QR codes, with ads. Here is exactly where the free plan runs out.
T.LY Alternative (2026): Where the QR and Team Limits Bite
T.LY meters QR codes on every tier and includes no team seats until $50/month. Here is how the plans actually compare, including where T.LY wins.
Rebrandly Alternative (2026): Branded Links Without the Metering
Rebrandly meters links, QR codes and clicks, and charges $32/month before you can add a single teammate. Here is what to compare before you switch.
Bitly vs TinyURL vs Urlicer: how to choose a URL shortener
Rather than a feature grid that's out of date by next week, here is how to actually choose, and where Urlicer lands.
Developer guide: shorten links programmatically with the API
Wire short links into your app, CMS, or scripts with a simple REST API and a Bearer key.
Link management for agencies: branded links across every client
A workspace per client, each on its own branded domain, with the bulk tools and reporting an agency actually needs.
Short links for social media: see what's actually driving clicks
Which platform, which post, which caption actually drove the clicks? Short links turn a guess into a number.
QR codes for events: check-in, menus, and lead capture
From badge check-in to menus to lead capture, a few trackable QR codes make an event smoother, and measurable.
Why short domains get blocklisted, and how good shorteners prevent it
Shorteners are spam magnets, and a blocklisted domain breaks every customer's links at once. Here is how a good one prevents it.
Is link tracking GDPR-compliant? What marketers need to know
Can you track clicks under GDPR without a cookie banner? Short answer: yes, if you do it the cookieless way.
Password-protected and expiring links: when and how to use them
Sometimes a link should ask for a password, or stop working after a date. Here is when to reach for each, and when not to.