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Bitly

by Bitly · New York, United States · Since 2008

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Starting price
Free plan
Free trial / plan
Free plan
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Deployment
Cloud
Web
App Advisor rating
4.3
transparency & India fit

What is Bitly?

Bitly is social media management from Bitly, based in New York, United States and has been building software since 2008. Link shortening and QR codes.

Social media management tools schedule content, unify DMs and comments, and report engagement across networks. Agencies buy for client workspaces and approvals; brands buy for inbox management and analytics.

A free plan is available, with paid plans for growing teams.

What works well

  • +Free plan available to evaluate at zero cost
  • +18 years in business — a mature, stable product

What to watch out for

  • Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit

Best suited for: Startup · Small business · SMB

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Bitly features

Category-standard capabilities plus what Bitly adds. Verify depth in a demo.

  • Multi-network scheduling and calendar
  • Unified inbox for DMs and comments
  • Approval workflows for clients
  • Analytics and competitor benchmarks
  • Content library and AI captions
  • Social listening
  • Team roles and permissions
  • Link-in-bio and UTM tools
  • Free plan to start without a card

Bitly pricing

Entry price

Free plan

Free plan, paid tiers for more users and features

How Bitly charges. Plans scale with users or features. Annual billing is usually 15–25% cheaper than monthly, and GST is added on top of listed prices in India.

Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on bitly.com.

Specifications

Category
Social media management
Vendor
Bitly
Headquarters
New York, United States
Founded
2008
Pricing model
Freemium
Starting price
Free plan
Deployment
Cloud
Platforms
Web
Best for
Startup, Small business, SMB
Made in India
No

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Bitly — frequently asked questions

What is Bitly?+

Bitly is social media management by Bitly. Link shortening and QR codes.

How much does Bitly cost?+

Bitly has a free plan. Check the vendor's pricing page for current plans.

Does Bitly offer a free trial or free plan?+

Yes — Bitly offers a free plan you can start with.

Is Bitly made in India?+

No. Bitly is developed by Bitly in New York, United States, though it is used by Indian businesses.

Who is Bitly best suited for?+

Bitly suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for social media management.

What are the best alternatives to Bitly?+

Popular alternatives in social media management include Zoho Social, SocialPilot, Crowdfire. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is Bitly deployed?+

Bitly is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.

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