Flit vs Bitly, in plain numbers.
Bitly is fine software with enterprise pricing. If you need SSO and a procurement process, buy Bitly. If you need short links, QR codes and analytics, here's the math.
| Flit | Bitly † | |
|---|---|---|
| Price with a custom domain | $7/mo | $199/mo (Premium — the cheapest tier that includes one) |
| Links per month | unlimited on Pro | 100–3,000 depending on tier |
| QR codes | every link, PNG + SVG | tiered; styling gated to paid plans |
| Analytics history | unlimited on Pro | 30 days–2 years depending on tier |
| API access | included with Pro ($7) | included; rate limits by tier |
| MCP server (AI agents manage links directly) | included with Pro | not offered † |
| Seats | included | per-seat pricing on upper tiers |
| Cost over a year, one custom domain | $84 | $2,388 |
† Source: bitly.com/pricing, checked 2026-08-23. If these numbers are out of date, email hello@flitlink.com and we'll fix them — this page only works if it's true.
What Bitly has that we don't
SSO/SAML, SOC 2 paperwork, a mobile app, and a large integrations catalog. If those are requirements, Bitly is the right choice — genuinely.