The Free Bitly Alternative With No Link Limits
Bitly's free plan caps you at 10 links per month. scn.st gives you unlimited short links, QR codes, link-in-bio, and click analytics — completely free.
No credit card required · Unlimited links on the free plan
Why people leave Bitly
10 links/month cap
Bitly's free plan resets to zero every month. Run a single campaign and you're already at your limit.
QR codes cost extra
On Bitly, QR codes are a paid feature starting at $8/month. On scn.st, every link gets a free QR code.
No link-in-bio on free
Bitly doesn't offer a link-in-bio product. You'd need a separate tool — and another subscription.
scn.st vs Bitly — free plan comparison
| Feature | scn.st Free | Bitly Free |
|---|---|---|
| Short links (free plan) | Unlimited | 10 per month |
| Custom back-halves | Yes | Paid only |
| QR codes | Yes — free | Paid only |
| Link-in-bio page | Yes — free | No |
| Click analytics | Yes — free | Limited on free |
| UTM builder | Yes | Paid only |
| No signup to shorten | Yes | No |
| Custom domains | Pro | Paid only |
| API access | Yes — free | Paid only |
| Branded link removal | Free tier included | Paid plans only |
Everything included — no upsells
Unlimited short links — forever free
Create as many short links as you need on the free plan. No monthly caps, no hidden quotas.
QR codes included free
Every short link comes with a downloadable QR code. No upgrade required.
Full click analytics
See clicks by country, device, browser, and referrer — all on the free tier.
Link-in-bio built in
Create a mobile-optimised bio page to consolidate all your links in one place.
No signup to shorten
Paste a URL on the homepage and get a short link instantly — no account needed.
Global edge network
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