Flyn | The #1 Bitly Alternative for Modern Teams

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The #1 Bitly alternative for growth teams

Branded short links, real-time analytics, QR codes, team workspaces, and deep click insights. Built for teams that care about results.

No credit card required · Free for up to 25 links/month

Shorten & track links for everywhere you share

Features

A link management platform with the tools marketing teams actually need.

Branded Domains

Use your own domain for every link. Custom domains build trust and boost CTR by up to 34%.

https://example.com/really/long/url/that/nobody/remembers

Deep Analytics

Real-time geo, device, browser, and referrer breakdowns for every link.

Dynamic QR Codes

Branded QR codes for any URL. Update destinations without reprinting.

Link Security

Password protection, expiry dates, bot filtering, and GDPR compliance.

Smart Routing

Redirect by device or location. One link, every platform.

app.co/ios

app.co/web

app.co/eu

A/B Testing

Split traffic across up to 12 destinations. See how it actually landed against the weights you set.

Split traffic automatically between variants

Deep Links

Open links directly in native apps, YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, and 16+ platforms. Better UX, higher engagement.

YouTubeInstagramXLinkedInTikTokSpotify

Retargeting Pixels

Attach Meta, Google, TikTok, and 10 more ad pixels to any link. Build remarketing audiences from links you share anywhere.

Click detected, firing pixels

Visitor added to your ad audiences

MetaGoogleTikTokLinkedInPinterestReddit

Chrome Extension

Shorten any page in one click from your browser. No tab switching needed.

docs.google.com/d/1a2b3...

www.flyn.to/my-doc

Team Workspaces

Invite your team with role-based access. Shared links, domains, and analytics, $4/seat.

Developer API

TypeScript SDK with webhooks. 50ms median response time.

How it works

Get started in under 60 seconds. No credit card required.

Paste your URL

Drop any long URL into the shortener. Flyn auto-detects the title, favicon, and Open Graph metadata so your link looks great when shared.

Customize everything

Pick a custom slug, connect your branded domain, add UTM tags, set up geo routing, or protect with a password. Make it yours.

Share & track

Share your short link anywhere. Watch clicks roll in with real-time analytics, device, location, referrer, and more. All from one dashboard.

Use Cases

From solo creators to enterprise teams, Flyn adapts to how you work.

Marketing Teams

Track every campaign link. See which channels drive clicks, conversions, and revenue, all in one dashboard.

Developers

RESTful API, TypeScript SDK, webhooks. Automate link creation in your CI/CD pipeline or app.

E-Commerce

Branded links for every product. Track which social post or email drove that sale with click analytics and geo breakdowns.

Healthcare

GDPR-compliant links with password protection and auto-expiry. Share patient resources securely.

Agencies

Manage multiple branded domains for multiple clients. One dashboard, unlimited possibilities.

Education

Dynamic QR codes on handouts and slides. Update the destination anytime without reprinting.

Testimonials

From startups to universities, hear what our users have to say.

Flyn does everything I need and more, and does it simply. It has been a total game changer for my Pinterest workflow. I can pin image sets that keep my boards beautiful and my Tailwind calendar organized.

Veronica S.

Veronica S.

Pinterest creator, Seamless Patterns by Posh

I switched from Bitly and saved over $200/year. The analytics dashboard alone is worth it, I can finally see which links actually drive revenue.

Marco R.

Marco R.

Founder & CEO, Veltrix Labs

We use Flyn for every patient resource link. The password protection and expiry features help us stay HIPAA-conscious without extra tools.

Dr. Emily Chen

Dr. Emily Chen

Healthcare Admin, Pacific Medical Group

Our dev team integrated Flyn in a single afternoon. The TypeScript SDK is clean, well-typed, and the webhook support is production-ready.

Lucas Müller

Lucas Müller

Senior Engineer, StackDeploy

I manage 40+ affiliate campaigns. Flyn's geo routing sends US traffic to one offer and EU traffic to another, automatically. Game changer.

Wei Zhang

Wei Zhang

Growth Lead, NovaPulse Media

Custom branded domains for each of our clients, all managed from one dashboard. Our agency looks way more professional now.

James T.

James T.

Agency Director, Pixel & Co.

As an educator, I share dozens of resource links weekly. Flyn's QR codes update automatically so my printed handouts never go stale.

Yuki Tanaka

Yuki Tanaka

University Lecturer, Keio University

Comparison

See how we stack up against the most popular link shortener.

Integrations

Drop Flyn into your existing stack. No migration headaches.

REST API

Full CRUD with 50ms response. Create links programmatically from any language.

TypeScript SDK

First-class SDK with full type safety. npm install flyn-sdk and go.

Webhooks

Real-time events for link clicks, creations, and updates. Push to Slack, Zapier, or anywhere.

QR Codes

Dynamic QR codes for every link. Embed in print, email, or presentations.

Chrome Extension

Shorten any page in one click. Right from your browser toolbar.

Explore the full API docs

Pricing

Save 75% vs Bitly. Two plans, no hidden fees, no per-click charges.

Free

For individuals getting started

  • 25 links/month
  • Basic click analytics
  • Human vs bot click breakdown
  • 30-day data retention
  • QR code generator
  • Chrome extension
  • Link expiration
  • flyn.to branded domain
  • 3 folders

Pro

For creators and businesses

/month

$9/mo billed annually, or $12/mo monthly

  • Unlimited links
  • Advanced analytics (geo, device, referrer)
  • AI Assistants traffic channel
  • Unlimited data retention
  • 3 custom domains
  • Password-protected links
  • Smart routing (device & geo)
  • Deep links (open in native apps)
  • A/B testing
  • Click limits with fallback redirect
  • Retargeting pixels (Meta, Google, TikTok)
  • QR codes in your brand colors + SVG
  • Unlimited folders & tags
  • API access & webhooks
  • Priority support

Branded short links, real-time analytics, and transparent pricing. Free forever, upgrade when you're ready.