Short.io is a URL shortener and link management tool founded in 2015, known for its generous free tier, custom domain support, and developer-friendly API. It appeals to developers with its API-first approach and to small teams with accessible pricing. Short.io supports custom domains on all plans including free, which is uncommon in the market.
| Feature | Revolink | Short.io |
|---|---|---|
| Link Shortening | ||
| Custom Domains | ||
| Geo-based Routing | ||
| Device-based Routing | limited | |
| Time-based Routing | ||
| Browser-based Rules | ||
| Conditional Logic Builder | ||
| GDPR-Compliant Analytics | limited | |
| Edge Network (Global CDN) | ||
| Team Workspaces | ||
| QR Codes | ||
| Free Links/Month | 50 | 1,000 |
| Free Plan Click Tracking | 5,000/mo | 50,000/mo |
| Starting Price (Paid) | $5/mo | $19/mo |
| Plan | Revolink | Short.io |
|---|---|---|
| Free | 50 links/mo, 5,000 clicks, full routing | 1,000 branded links/mo, 50,000 clicks, 1 custom domain |
| Starter / Basic | $5/mo — 500 links, 25,000 clicks, custom domains | $19/mo — 10,000 links, 200,000 clicks, 5 domains |
| Pro / Growth | $15/mo — 5,000 links, 100,000 clicks, API access | $49/mo — 50,000 links, 1M clicks, 20 domains |
| Enterprise / Business | $45/mo — 25,000 links, 500,000 clicks, priority support | $149/mo — unlimited links, 5M clicks, 50 domains |
Short.io's free tier is its standout feature. Offering 1,000 branded links and 50,000 clicks per month for free — with custom domain support included — is the most generous offering in the market by a wide margin. For teams that need high-volume link creation without conditional routing, Short.io is hard to beat on pure value.
The platform's API is well-documented and supports webhooks, making it a solid choice for developers who need programmatic link management. However, Short.io's routing capabilities are limited to basic geo-targeting on paid plans. There is no conditional logic builder, no time-based routing, and no browser-based rules.
Revolink's free tier offers fewer links (50 vs 1,000) but includes full conditional routing on all plans — a feature Short.io does not offer at any price. The key question for teams evaluating both platforms is whether they need volume (Short.io) or intelligence (Revolink).
For high-volume link creation with custom domains and basic analytics, Short.io's free plan is exceptional. For teams that need smart routing — sending the right visitor to the right destination based on context — Revolink provides capabilities that Short.io simply does not have.
You need high-volume link creation with custom domains on a free plan. Basic geo-targeting meets your routing needs, and API-first development is a priority.
You need conditional routing with multi-condition rules, time-based scheduling, and browser-based targeting. You want GDPR-compliant, cookie-free analytics.
Short.io offers the most generous free plan in the URL shortener space, making it the clear choice for high-volume link creation on a budget. However, it lacks the conditional routing depth that Revolink provides. If your primary need is volume with custom domains, Short.io excels. If you need smart, context-aware routing with privacy-first analytics, Revolink is the better platform.
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