QR Attribution vs. Bitly — Free Plan Comparison
Three dimensions where QR Attribution outperforms Bitly at $0.
| Feature | QR Attribution (Free) | Bitly (Free) |
|---|---|---|
| Cost & access model | ✓ Free forever, no credit card | ⚠ Free tier, $35/mo for full access |
| Tracking depth | ✓ Clicks + attribution (country, device, UTM pass-through) | ✗ Limited on free; analytics locked behind paid plan |
| Trackable links per month | ✓ Unlimited | ✗ 10 links/month on free |
| Speed to publish | ✓ Instant, no signup required | ⚠ Signup required for tracking |
| QR code pairing | ✓ Free, built-in | ✗ Paid plan only |
Who Uses This Bitly Alternative
Free, attribution-ready short links fit any team sharing links across campaigns.
Creator links
Share short links in bios, posts, and emails. See exactly which channels drive clicks without paying for a pro plan.
Campaign tracking
Add UTM parameters to every short link. Get campaign-level attribution in GA4 or Plausible alongside QR Attribution's own click data.
Team sharing
Create and share trackable links across a team. All click data lands in one analytics dashboard — no per-seat fee.
Need UTM-tagged links for QR campaigns? See the UTM link builder for QR guide.
Setup in Under 60 Seconds
No paywall, no friction — your first tracked link in three steps.
- Paste your destination URL into the QR Attribution builder and switch to short link mode.
- Optionally add UTM parameters using the built-in UTM panel to tag your campaign source and medium.
- Copy your short link and share it. Every click is logged — country, device, and trend — in your free analytics dashboard.
Want to pair it with a QR code too? See the short link generator for the full workflow.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is this different from Bitly?
Bitly limits free accounts to 10 tracked links per month and locks full analytics behind a $35/month paid plan. QR Attribution gives you unlimited trackable short links with full click analytics — country, device type, and trend chart — plus built-in QR code pairing, all for free.
Is this really free to use?
Yes. QR Attribution is free to start with no credit card required. Create trackable short links, view click analytics, and generate QR codes without entering payment details or upgrading a plan.
Can I track campaign attribution?
Yes. Add UTM parameters to your destination URL and QR Attribution passes them through the redirect to GA4, Plausible, or any analytics tool. You get QR Attribution's own click count data plus full campaign attribution in your analytics platform.
Do I need an account to get started?
No account is required to create a short link or QR code instantly. Sign in only when you want to save links to your analytics dashboard and track clicks over time.
Can I pair short links with QR codes?
Yes. Every trackable short link in QR Attribution can be paired with a print-ready QR code. Clicks from the short link and scans from the QR code are tracked together in your analytics dashboard.
Switch from Bitly — it's free.
Unlimited trackable short links. Full attribution. QR code pairing built in. No credit card, no plan upgrade, no surprises.
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