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Head-to-head · URL Shorteners

Cuttly vs Geniuslink

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Cuttly #4 in URL Shorteners 8.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Cuttly
Geniuslink #7 in URL Shorteners 8.6/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit Geniuslink

Cuttly leads on 1 check, Geniuslink on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCuttly · 8.9/10
  • Free planonly Cuttly
  • Free trialonly Geniuslink

Cuttly scores higher on our rubric for url shorteners: 8.9 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #7.

Cuttly offers free plan; Geniuslink doesn't.

Cuttly is the better fit for teams needing integrations and campaign tools. Geniuslink is the better fit for marketers localizing product links across regions.

  • Cuttly fits best

    Teams needing integrations and campaign tools

  • Geniuslink fits best

    Marketers localizing product links across regions

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Side by side

Feature Cuttly 8.9/10 Visit ↗ Geniuslink 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.6
Ranking #4 in URL Shorteners #7 in URL Shorteners
Best for Teams needing integrations and campaign tools Marketers localizing product links across regions
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $132/yr $6/mo
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Web Web, Chrome extension
Compliance GDPR GDPR
Integrations 10 integrations 11 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Cuttly 4/4 · Geniuslink 4/4
Custom domains ✓ ✓
API access ✓ ✓
Bulk link creation ✓ ✓
Geo targeting ✓ ✓
Specs
Analytics retention Not checked yet Not checked yet
Team seats Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan includes QR codes, analytics, and API access
  • Campaigns, rotation, UTM tools, surveys, and link-in-bio pages
  • Seven workflow integrations plus REST API support
  • Routes visitors by country, language, device, operating system, or time
  • Localizes product links for supported international storefronts
  • Includes click analytics, A/B splitting, and retargeting tools
Cons
  • Free plan is limited to 30 short links per month
  • Web-only access with no listed mobile or desktop app
  • Advanced collaboration starts at the Team plan
  • No free plan; the 14-day trial requires a card
  • The $6 monthly plan includes 1,000 clicks, with overage charges beyond that
  • Business pricing is contact-sales
Our verdict

Cuttly is a web-based URL shortening and link management platform for individuals, creators, marketers, affiliates, businesses, and larger organizations. It creates short links, branded links, and custom aliases while adding click…

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Geniuslink combines URL shortening with link management for affiliates, creators, publishers, authors, and brands. Its central distinction is destination choice: a short link can route visitors by country, language, device, operating…

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  1. CuttlyURL Shorteners 8.9Free plan
  2. GeniuslinkURL Shorteners 8.614-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Cuttly — where it wins

    • Free plan includes QR codes, analytics, and API access
    • Campaigns, rotation, UTM tools, surveys, and link-in-bio pages
    • Seven workflow integrations plus REST API support

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan is limited to 30 short links per month
    • Web-only access with no listed mobile or desktop app
    • Advanced collaboration starts at the Team plan
  • Geniuslink — where it wins

    • Routes visitors by country, language, device, operating system, or time
    • Localizes product links for supported international storefronts
    • Includes click analytics, A/B splitting, and retargeting tools

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; the 14-day trial requires a card
    • The $6 monthly plan includes 1,000 clicks, with overage charges beyond that
    • Business pricing is contact-sales

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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