Tired of hitting Bitly's monthly link limits or paying $35/mo for custom back-halves and UTM tracking? Linq.es gives you ultra-fast linq.es/s/ shortlinks AND a complete Link-in-Bio & Lead Capture suite.
| Feature | Linq.es Pro (€3.25/mo) | Bitly Core / Growth ($10–$35/mo) |
|---|---|---|
| Shortlink Creation Limit | ✅ Unlimited on Pro (5 Active on Free) | ⚠️ Strictly capped per month (5–100/mo on lower tiers) |
Custom Vanity Slugs (linq.es/s/blackfriday) |
✅ Unlimited Included in Pro | ⚠️ Restricted or costly tier upgrade |
| Visual UTM Campaign Builder | ✅ Included (Free & Pro) | ⚠️ Paid tiers only |
| Password-Protected Shortlinks & Expiration Dates | ✅ Server-side bcrypt lock & expiry |
❌ Not available on Core |
| Downloadable QR Codes per Shortlink | ✅ Unlimited Included | ⚠️ Capped at 2–5 QR codes/month on lower tiers |
| Full Link-in-Bio Page + Rich Media Embeds | ✅ Up to 10 Pro Profiles Included | ⚠️ Basic single bio page |
1-Tap Digital Business Card (.vcf vCard) |
✅ Included | ❌ Not included |
| Lead Capture Form + Zapier/Make Webhooks | ✅ Included | ❌ Not included |
| Annual Cost | €39 / year (~€3.25/mo) | $120 to $348 / year |
Bitly counts every link you create against a monthly quota. With Linq.es Pro, you can create unlimited linq.es/s/ vanity shortlinks and update destinations anytime.
Launching an early-access drop or confidential client document? Set an automatic expiration timestamp or lock any /s/ shortlink with a password.
Why pay for Bitly AND Linktree? Linq.es includes up to 10 customizable Link-in-Bio pages, 1-tap .vcf contact cards, and lead capture webhooks in the same €3.25/mo plan.
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