Create a Short, Memorable Link for Any Page in Seconds.
Transform any URL in a short, memorable link - use a custom domain, edit URLs after sharing, track clicks, create QR codes and more.
The Problem with Bitly
You've likely tried other link shortening tools like Bitly or Rebrandly. They all make a similar promise: "professional short links." You spend time setting up an account, navigating confusing dashboards, and what do you get? Expensive enterprise bloat and features you'll never use.
The result is a frustrating and inefficient process:
The Free Plan Trap
Bitly advertises "free forever" plans but makes them deliberately unusable by locking custom domains behind $29/month tiers, restricting link editing, capping analytics at 30 days, and removing organizational features. You invest time setting up campaigns only to discover you can't access essential features without upgrading. You're stuck: migrate everything to a new tool or pay the ransom.
Expensive Enterprise Bloat
Your wallet takes a hit paying $420/year for Bitly's "Growth" plan, when you only use 1% of the features. Need a custom domain? That's extra. Want to organize your links? Upgrade. Analytics older than 30 days? Pay more. You're subsidizing enterprise features you'll never touch while being nickeled-and-dimed for basics.
Dashboard Hell
You waste hours navigating through 47 different dashboard tabs just to create a single link. Want to find an old campaign link? Good luck - no folders, no tags, just hundreds of links scattered across infinite scroll. Simple tasks that should take one click require ten, and half the features are buried in menus you'll never find.
Generic Links Kill Engagement
Your short links look like spam. bit.ly/x7Kg2 tells your audience nothing about your content and screams "don't click me." Meanwhile, branded links get 2.3x higher click-through rates, but Bitly charges enterprise prices to use your own domain.
The fundamental problem isn't a lack of link shorteners; it's a lack of simple, reliable, professional link shorteners that don't cost enterprise prices.
How Shrinko Solves This
Shrinko was built to deliver clean, professional short links that never break, not bloated enterprise software. We've flipped the traditional model on its head by focusing on simplicity first.
Create Links in 3 Seconds, Not 30
No confusing dashboards. No buried settings. Paste your URL, get your short link, done. While Bitly makes you navigate through enterprise features you'll never use, Shrinko gets out of your way.
Branded Domains Included
Your custom domain on every link - no enterprise upgrade required. yourbrand.co/offer looks professional and gets 2.3x higher click-through rates than bit.ly/x7Kg2. One-time setup, use forever.
Edit Links After Sharing
Sent the wrong link to 5,000 people? One click, fixed. Update QR code destinations even after printing. Your links stay under your control forever - no more panic, no resending emails.
Analytics That Don't Disappear
Full click data, geographic breakdowns, and device tracking with no 30-day limits. Your data stays as long as your links do. Export everything whenever you want - it's your data.
Organize Without Upgrading
Folders, tags, bulk editing, and notes - all included. Find any link in seconds, even when you have hundreds. No enterprise plan required to keep your workspace clean.
Pay Once, Use Forever
Lifetime deal at $37. Not $35/month. Not $420/year. Pay once and never worry about surprise charges.
The result? Your sales team can stop wrestling with link management and start focusing on what they do best: building relationships and closing deals. Clean, professional short links that make you look good, not spammy.
Introducing Shrinko
A link shortener that makes it easy to share and keep track of all your links
How does it work?
No learning curve. No complicated setup. Just paste, customize, and track.
Paste
Drop in your ugly URL
Any link - product pages, YouTube videos, affiliate links, Google Drive files.
Customize
Make it yours
Add your domain, create memorable slugs, build UTM tracking parameters.
Track
See what happens
Monitor clicks, locations, devices. Export raw data. Update destination anytime.
Everything You Need to Create Better Links
Built for marketers, creators, and businesses who need branded, editable short links without the enterprise pricing.
Use Your Brand, Not Ours
Attach your company domain to all short links. Branded links produce 2.3x higher click-through rates than generic short links and build trust with your audience.
- Replace generic 'bit.ly' with your own domain
- Update DNS settings with your provider
- Automatic verification once configured
- All new links use custom domain automatically
Create Thousands of Links at Once
Upload a spreadsheet to create up to 1,000 links simultaneously. System checks for errors before processing and accepts custom column formats, reducing manual work for large campaigns.
- Upload CSV to create bulk links
- System validates before processing
- Accepts custom column formats
- Perfect for large campaigns and product catalogs
See where your links are coming from
Add tracking tags to links by filling in simple fields—source, medium, campaign, term, content. System attaches them to URLs automatically with no manual formatting required.
- Simple fields for source, medium, campaign
- Automatically appends to destination URL
- Standardized tracking across campaigns
- Works seamlessly with Google Analytics, PostHog etc.
Fix Mistakes After Sharing
Update the destination URL for any link after it's been shared or printed. Keep tracking history from the original link or start fresh analytics for the new destination.
- Edit destination URL anytime
- Keep or reset tracking history
- Real-time URL validation
- Perfect for fixing typos or updating campaigns
Change destination links on QR codes even after you print them
Generate QR codes that encode the short link rather than the final destination. When scanned, the code resolves through the short link, which can be updated anytime without reprinting.
- QR codes point to short link
- Update destination after printing
- Track scans separately from clicks
- Fix errors without reprinting
All Features Included
Everything you need to create, track, and optimize your short links and QR codes
URL Shortening
Transform long, messy URLs into clean short links in seconds
Fit links in SMS and save multi-message fees
Custom Back-Halves
Replace random characters with branded slugs like /summer-sale
Create /summer-sale instead of /aB3xK9
Link Expiration Control
Links stay active forever unless you disable them
Links work forever unless you disable them
Bulk Link Creation
Upload a CSV and generate hundreds of links instantly
Create 1,000 links in 5 minutes
Link Destination Edit
Update destination URLs after sharing—even on printed materials
Fix broken campaigns without reprinting flyers
Bulk Link Edit
Edit multiple links at once with batch operations
Update hundreds of links at once
Link Organization
Organize with folders, tags, and powerful search capabilities
Find old links in 5 seconds, not 20 minutes
Link Notes
Add searchable descriptions to every link for easy retrieval
Remember why you created each link
404 Redirection
Custom fallback URL for broken links—never show error pages
Never show error pages to customers
Custom Domain
Get 2.3x higher click rates with branded links on your own domain
yourdomain.com/sale instead of getshrinko.com/abc123
UTM Parameter Builder
Built-in UTM builder for campaign tracking
Stop manually typing source=facebook
UTM Parameter Saving
Save frequently used campaign values for reuse
Reuse campaign tags instantly
Parameter Autofill
Previously used values appear in dropdown as you type
Reuse utm_campaign=blackfriday across 50 links
Click Tracking
Track unlimited clicks with real-time analytics that never expire
See which campaigns waste budget and drive revenue
Scan Tracking
Monitor QR code scans separately from link clicks
See 1,000 QR scans vs 50 link clicks
Page View Tracking
Track actual page views on destination URLs, not just clicks
Separate real engagement from accidental clicks
Geographic Analytics
See clicks broken down by country and city for targeting
Target ads to your top 3 cities
Device Analytics
Desktop, mobile, and tablet breakdown with browser details
Optimize for mobile vs desktop visitors
Time-Based Filtering
Analyze performance over any custom time period
Compare Q1 performance to Q2 instantly
Top Performers
Rank links and QR codes by engagement metrics
Find your best converting link in 2 seconds
Raw Data Export
Download all analytics as CSV for custom analysis
Build custom reports for your boss
Dynamic QR Codes
Generate QR codes you can edit after printing thousands of copies
Update printed QR codes without reprinting
Custom QR Colors
Add your brand colors to match guidelines
Use #FF5733 instead of black and white
Custom QR Logo
Add your logo to the center of any QR code
Instant brand recognition on every scan
QR Destination Edit
Update QR destination after printing without reprinting
Fix QR code errors after printing 5,000 flyers
Web Dashboard
Full-featured dashboard accessible from any browser
Manage everything from any browser
Multi-Language
Interface in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish
Interface in 5 languages for global teams
Browser Extension
Shorten links directly from your browser toolbar
Shorten links without switching tabs
Free SSL
Automatic HTTPS for all your custom domains
Security and trust included automatically
Social Link Previews
Custom title, description, and image for social shares
Professional cards on Twitter and LinkedIn
Metadata Customization
Customize image, title, and description of links
Control exactly how links look when shared
Geolocation Routing
Customize link destination based on user location
Send US visitors to .com, UK to .co.uk
Click Limits
Change destination after a certain number of clicks
Switch to 'sold out' after 100 clicks
Custom Favicon
Add custom favicon for your branded short links
Your logo in browser tabs
Link Types
Categorize links as temporary, permanent, or campaign
Organize by campaign, product, or channel
Event Tracking
Track granular events and user behavior across your links
Track button clicks and form submissions
Shrinko is perfect for
Marketing Teams
Get real-time analytics on every click to optimize your campaigns, prove ROI, and keep every touchpoint on-brand.
Use case: Multi-channel attribution (Facebook/LinkedIn/email), updating viral links mid-campaign, bulk product launches
Content Creators
Track which content drives the most engagement and learn where your audience lives to grow your reach faster.
Use case: YouTube video descriptions, Instagram bio links, TikTok profile updates, podcast show notes
E-commerce
Create trackable links for every product and promotion. See which channels drive sales, retarget engaged shoppers, and turn clicks into conversions with real-time data.
Use case: Unique influencer tracking links, product launch campaigns across 20+ SKUs, recovering from broken promotional links
B2B Companies
Track link engagement across outreach emails, LinkedIn, and proposals. Identify your hottest leads by who clicks, score accounts by engagement, and align sales and marketing with shared data.
Use case: Investor pitch decks, printed sales proposals, client onboarding documents, conference materials
Coaches & Consultants
Share one clean link across your bio, emails, and webinars. See which lead magnets convert, track where clients find you, and know exactly what content books calls.
Use case: Instagram/LinkedIn bio booking links, business card QR codes, client resource libraries, course enrollment
Newsletter Operators
Your sponsor wants proof their $500 placement drove clicks, but all you have is 'total views'. You can't show which issues perform best or why readers clicked—so you lose the renewal.
Use case: Sponsor link performance reporting, issue-by-issue comparison, A/B testing subject line impact, tracking CTA placement
SMS Marketers
Long URLs eat 40 of your 160 characters, forcing 2-message charges. Your promo link expired but you already sent to 10,000 contacts.
Use case: Bulk promotional texts (saving $0.02/message adds up), appointment reminders, time-sensitive sales, updateable event links
Event Organizers
Your venue changed but you already printed 2,000 flyers and programs. Your sponsor dropped and their logo is on every QR code.
Use case: Printed tickets/programs, venue signage, last-minute schedule updates, sponsor link swaps, multi-day conference materials
Agencies & Teams
You're managing 15 clients with shared logins and link chaos. Your client wants their domain, not yours, on every link.
Use case: Multi-client campaign isolation, client-branded domains, white-label reporting, bulk link operations across accounts
Real Estate Agents
You printed 500 listing flyers, then the virtual tour URL changed. The price dropped $50K but your QR code still goes to the old listing.
Use case: Just Listed flyers with updateable QR codes, open house signage, price reduction updates, virtual tour links
Influencers & Affiliates
You posted the same Amazon link on TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram but can't tell which platform earned that $500 commission.
Use case: Platform-specific affiliate tracking (TikTok vs YouTube vs Instagram), sponsored post ROI proof, bio link updates
Restaurants & Retail
You printed QR codes on 500 menus, then switched ordering platforms—now they're all dead links. Your table tents still point to last month's specials.
Use case: Table tent QR codes for ordering, daily special updates, seasonal menu changes, loyalty program signup
How people are using Shrinko
Real Use Cases. Real Results.
Know exactly what channels drive your results
Create unique short links for every platform—Facebook, LinkedIn, email, Instagram, Google Ads—and compare performance in real time. See which campaigns drive clicks, which messaging resonates, and where to invest your budget. Stop guessing. Start optimizing.
Clean Up Your Social Media Presence
Replace those ugly, untrustworthy random character links in your bio with a clean branded short link. One professional URL that you control, update anytime, and track engagement without changing what you've posted. Perfect for Instagram, TikTok, Twitter, and LinkedIn bios.
Measure Influencer and Affiliate Performance
Give every influencer or affiliate partner a unique tracked link. See exactly how many clicks and conversions each one drives. Compare performance across platforms—Instagram vs YouTube vs TikTok. Pay commissions based on actual data, not guesswork.
Make Print Marketing Trackable
Turn business cards, flyers, brochures, and posters into measurable campaigns. Add QR codes that track every scan and update the destination after printing. No more guessing if your print materials work—get real-time data on offline campaigns.
Send links in Your SMS campaigns that get clicked
Save SMS character limits and reduce multi-message fees. Short links fit in 160 characters and leave room for your actual message. Plus, update the destination if your promo changes—no need to resend 10,000 texts with a corrected link.
Test different messages really quickly
Test subject lines, ad copy, landing pages, and CTAs without creating new links every time. Use the same short link across variations and update the destination as you iterate. Track performance with UTM tags and see what converts best.
Build a Branded Link Experience
Replace bit.ly and tinyurl with your own custom domain. Branded links get 2.3x higher click-through rates because people trust domains they recognize. Own your links, control your brand, and never worry about a third-party service shutting down.
Retarget Your Link Clickers
Add Facebook Pixel and Google Ads tracking to every link. Build retargeting audiences based on who clicked which links. Show ads to engaged users who already interacted with your content. Turn link clicks into customers with precision retargeting.
Share Resources from Podcasts, Videos, and Courses
Create one memorable short link for show notes, video descriptions, and course materials. Update the resource link later without re-uploading your video or editing podcast episodes. Keep your audience engaged with easy-to-remember links.
Power Up Your Email Newsletters
Track which newsletter issues drive the most clicks. Give sponsors proof their placement worked with detailed link analytics. Compare CTAs across different email formats. Export sponsor performance reports and increase renewal rates with data.
Simplify Customer Support
Create short, memorable links for help docs, video tutorials, and troubleshooting guides. Update documentation URLs without changing the link you shared. Customers get the latest resources, and your support team stops dealing with broken links.
Organize Internal Team Resources
Share onboarding guides, process docs, project files, and internal tools with clean, memorable links. Update the destination when resources move without re-sharing. Keep your team aligned and reduce 'where's that link?' messages in Slack.
Promote Events and Webinars
Share one branded link across all channels—social, email, ads, partnerships. Update the registration page URL if your platform changes. Track which channels drive signups and optimize your event marketing spend with real data.
Boost Your Fundraising Efforts
Create trackable donation links for every campaign, email, and social post. See which messaging drives contributions and which channels your donors use. Update your donation page link if you switch platforms—without reprinting materials or resending emails.
Grab a limited LIFETIME license to Shrinko today,
and never pay ongoing fees again.
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How Shrinko compares
See how we stack up against the competition
| Feature | Shrinko Best Value | Bitly | Rebrandly |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $37 once | $420/year | $348/year |
| Links | 100 links/month | 500 links/month | 1500 links/month |
| Edit After Sharing | |||
| Custom Domains | 1 included | Paid add-on | Paid plan |
| Dynamic QR Codes | Paid add-on | Paid plan | |
| Unlimited Analytics | 30-day limit | Limited | |
| Bulk Creation | up to 1,000 links | Limited | Limited |
| No Click Limits | |||
| Data Export | Paid plan | Limited |
Price
Links
Edit After Sharing
Custom Domains
Dynamic QR Codes
Unlimited Analytics
Bulk Creation
No Click Limits
Data Export
Tired of link shortener problems?
Every other tool has a fatal flaw. Here's what people hate most.
“I'm paying $35/month for features I'll never use”
Bitly's dashboards are overwhelming. You just want to shorten links, not manage a workspace with SSO and API webhooks. Features designed for Fortune 500 teams that small businesses never need.
“I was charged $120 for a full year without warning”
Misleading pricing with hidden annual commitments instead of monthly plans. Updated credit card? Instantly charged for entire year. Free trials become forced paid plans overnight. No refunds, no warning.
“My links look like spam”
Generic short links don't communicate content. Audiences don't trust unfamiliar domains. Your brand gets hidden behind their URL. Could disappear tomorrow with all your links.
“I submitted a ticket 2 months ago, still no response”
No phone support. Email tickets take 2+ months to answer - if they answer at all. Google Voice number that's no longer in service. Their AI chat literally says 'we don't give contact details and have no customer service'.
“My QR codes are useless after I printed them”
Printed flyers with broken QR codes. Expired campaigns you can't update. No way to fix destination URLs. Marketing materials become worthless the moment something changes.
“My QR codes died 2 weeks after I printed 5,000 flyers”
Free QR codes get deactivated after 2 weeks unless you pay - a limit not clearly disclosed at signup. Already-printed business cards and materials become useless overnight. Thousands in printing costs wasted.
“I can't see real-time data and only get 30 days of history”
Link tracking doesn't update in real-time. Limited data retention (30 days or 4 months). No detailed insights like geographic data or referral sources. Free users get zero analytics. Paid users get basic metrics at best.
“I have 100+ links and can't organize them”
No folders or sorting system. Can't bulk edit or import links. Data scattered across multiple tools. Finding specific links becomes impossible. Have to manually search through hundreds of URLs.
Shrinko fixes all of these. For $37. Once.
Questions you might have
Let's address the elephant in the room.
Bitly already exists. Why switch?
Bitly is bloated and overpriced
Bitly charges $420/year for features designed for enterprise teams. You get overwhelming dashboards, SSO you don't need, and API limits you'll never hit. Shrinko gives you the 20% of features you'll actually use - for $37, once.
What if Shrinko shuts down?
Your custom domain protects you
With your own custom domain, you're not locked in. If we ever shut down (we won't), you can point your domain to another service. Your links keep working. Compare that to Bitly - if they go down, every bit.ly link breaks.
Do I really need this? Why not Bitly's free tier?
Branded links drive 2.3x more clicks
Bitly's free tier gives you generic bit.ly links that hurt credibility. Studies show branded links get 2.3x higher click-through rates. If you're running campaigns, that's the difference between $1,000 and $2,300 in revenue. The $37 pays for itself in your first campaign. Plus, free tiers limit features you'll eventually need - better to start with lifetime access.
Why should I trust an unknown company?
You control your links, not us
Fair question. Here's the difference: with your custom domain, YOU own the links. We're just the infrastructure. You can export all your data anytime. If you ever want to leave, point your domain elsewhere - your links keep working. We're not going anywhere, but even if we did, your links are protected.
Will links really be editable forever?
Lifetime means lifetime - technically and financially sustainable
Yes. Our infrastructure costs are minimal. A $37 payment covers your usage for decades. We're not a VC-funded company burning money - we're profitable from day one. Plus, link editing is just updating a database record. It costs us nothing. We built this specifically to avoid the subscription trap. Pay once, use forever, no surprises.
How do I set up a custom domain?
5-10 minute guided setup process
After purchasing, you'll get access to the dashboard where you can add your custom domain. We provide step-by-step instructions and automatic SSL certificate generation. It typically takes 5-10 minutes to set up.
Can I import my existing Bitly or other short links?
Yes, via CSV bulk import
Yes! You can export your links from Bitly as a CSV file and bulk import them into Shrinko. We support importing from any URL shortener. Your analytics history won't transfer, but all future clicks will be tracked.
Do you offer refunds?
30-day money-back guarantee
Yes! We offer a 30-day no-questions-asked money-back guarantee. If you're not satisfied for any reason, email us within 30 days of purchase and we'll refund you within 24 hours.
What happens to my links if I stop using Shrinko?
Your domain keeps links working
Since you're using your own custom domain, your links will always work. You can point your domain to another service anytime. This is the key advantage of using a custom domain - you're never locked in.
Still have questions?
Contact our support teamZero risk. All reward.
We're so confident you'll love Shrinko, we've removed every reason not to try it.
30-Day Guarantee
Not happy? Full refund, no questions asked.
Lifetime Access
Pay once. Use forever.
No Click Limits
Unlimited clicks and scans. No usage caps.
Free SSL
Secure HTTPS for all your custom domains.
Pay once. Use forever. Fix mistakes after sharing.
30-day money-back guarantee. No questions asked.
Break even in 1 month compared to Bitly