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Head-to-head · Custom Url Shortener Software

Cuttly vs Capsulink

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Cuttly #2 in Custom Url Shortener Software 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Cuttly
Capsulink #8 in Custom Url Shortener Software 8.2/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Capsulink

Cuttly leads on 0 checks, Capsulink on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCuttly · 9.1/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly Capsulink

Cuttly scores higher on our rubric for custom url shortener software: 9.1 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.

Cuttly is the better fit for teams needing branded links and advanced routing. Capsulink is the better fit for teams needing routing and long-term click analytics.

  • Cuttly fits best

    Teams needing branded links and advanced routing

  • Capsulink fits best

    Teams needing routing and long-term click analytics

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Side by side

Feature Cuttly 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Capsulink 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.2
Ranking #2 in Custom Url Shortener Software #8 in Custom Url Shortener Software
Best for Teams needing branded links and advanced routing Teams needing routing and long-term click analytics
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $132/yr —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — 7 days
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Docs Tickets, Docs
Compliance GDPR GDPR
Integrations 10 integrations 1,500+ integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Cuttly 0/3 · Capsulink 0/3
Edit destinations Not checked yet Not checked yet
QR codes Not checked yet Not checked yet
Custom domains on free Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Custom domains Not checked yet Not checked yet
Monthly short links Not checked yet Not checked yet
Click analytics Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Routes links by location or device and supports A/B/C rotation
  • Tracks clicks by device, country, referrer, and browser
  • Free plan includes a branded domain and API access
  • Routes visitors by country, language, device, and time
  • Keeps click analytics for unlimited historical retention
  • Combines custom domains, QR tracking, and API access
Cons
  • Free and Starter plans retain analytics for only 30 days
  • Bulk CSV shortening is listed on the Single plan and above
  • Team Enterprise is the only listed plan with SSO
  • Starter limits clicks to 5,000 per month; links may show ads beyond it
  • Custom domains, smart links, and API access start with Pro
  • Team workspaces are listed on Business and Ultimate, not Pro
Our verdict

Cuttly is a cloud-based URL shortener and link management platform for individuals, marketers, businesses, and teams. It creates links on Cuttly or branded domains, with custom slugs, UTM parameters, tracked QR codes, and click analytics.…

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Capsulink shortens and manages URLs for marketers, agencies, startups, and larger organizations. It supports branded domains and editable slugs, plus smart links that route visitors by country, language, device, or time. Click and QR scan…

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  1. CuttlyCustom Url Shortener Software 9.1Free plan
  2. CapsulinkCustom Url Shortener Software 8.2Free plan · 7-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Cuttly — where it wins

    • Routes links by location or device and supports A/B/C rotation
    • Tracks clicks by device, country, referrer, and browser
    • Free plan includes a branded domain and API access

    Where it doesn't

    • Free and Starter plans retain analytics for only 30 days
    • Bulk CSV shortening is listed on the Single plan and above
    • Team Enterprise is the only listed plan with SSO

  • Capsulink — where it wins

    • Routes visitors by country, language, device, and time
    • Keeps click analytics for unlimited historical retention
    • Combines custom domains, QR tracking, and API access

    Where it doesn't

    • Starter limits clicks to 5,000 per month; links may show ads beyond it
    • Custom domains, smart links, and API access start with Pro
    • Team workspaces are listed on Business and Ultimate, not Pro

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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