Open source · MIT Linux Self-hostable
Self-host
Runs on your own Linux server, with Docker files in the repo. Setup docs are on shlink.io.
Free alternatives to Bitly
Swap Bitly for Shlink or Dub and stop paying $120/yr.
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Prices and project data checked · How we check
$120/yr Core Verified on bitly.com, Oct 17, 2026
2 alternatives
Open source · AGPL-3.0 Linux Self-hostable
Self-host
Runs on your own Linux server. Setup docs are on dub.co.
At a glance
Bitly alternatives: questions
- Is there a free alternative to Bitly?
- Yes. The 2 free alternatives are Shlink (open source, MIT) and Dub (open source, AGPL-3.0).
- How much does Bitly cost?
- Bitly's Core plan costs $10 a month, which is $120 a year (annual only ($120/yr)). Source: the official pricing page at bitly.com, checked Oct 17, 2026.
- Which Bitly alternatives run on Linux?
- Shlink (self-hosted server; web UI) and Dub (self-hosted server; web UI).
- Can you self-host a Bitly alternative?
- Yes. Shlink and Dub run on your own server.
- Are these Bitly alternatives open source?
- Yes. All 2 use OSI-approved open-source licenses: Shlink (MIT) and Dub (AGPL-3.0).
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