ShortlyLink vs Flyn

ShortlyLink9.4Visit Flyn9.2Visit

Higher score ShortlyLink #1 in Affiliate Link Management Software 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 5 features Visit ShortlyLink

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Flyn #2 in Affiliate Link Management Software 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Flyn

• ShortlyLink fits best

  Teams wanting a capable free link platform

• Flyn fits best

  Creators needing broad smart-link management

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Side by side

Feature	ShortlyLink 9.4/10 Visit ↗	Flyn 9.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.4	9.2
Ranking	#1 in Affiliate Link Management Software	#2 in Affiliate Link Management Software
Best for	Teams wanting a capable free link platform	Creators needing broad smart-link management
Pricing model	Free	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Free plan	$9/mo
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud	Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms	Web	Web, Chrome extension
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ShortlyLink 1/5 · Flyn 5/5
Link cloaking	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Geo-targeting	✓	✓
Link localization	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Link rotation	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Conversion tracking	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Sites included	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Team seats	Not checked yet	2 seats
Our review
Pros	Free beta plan includes targeting, testing, analytics, and attribution Bulk import supports up to 500 links with custom domains REST API, HMAC-signed webhooks, and major tracking integrations	Free plan includes safety scanning, QR codes, and link expiration Routes visitors by device and country with conversion tracking Supports API, webhooks, custom domains, and Chrome access
Cons	Beta access is limited Custom domains require DNS TXT verification The listed platforms are web and API	Free plan is limited to 25 links per month Free plan retains data for 30 days Cloaking, smart routing, and conversion tracking require Pro
Our verdict	ShortlyLink is a web-based URL shortener and link-management platform for performance marketers, media buyers, agencies, creators, and developers. It turns long campaign URLs into branded, trackable links with automatically generated or… Read the review →	Flyn is a link-management platform for creators, marketers, agencies, and businesses managing branded short links and campaign destinations. It can hide tracking parameters, route visitors by country and device, track clicks and… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• ShortlyLink — where it wins

  • Free beta plan includes targeting, testing, analytics, and attribution
  • Bulk import supports up to 500 links with custom domains
  • REST API, HMAC-signed webhooks, and major tracking integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • Beta access is limited
  • Custom domains require DNS TXT verification
  • The listed platforms are web and API

• Flyn — where it wins

  • Free plan includes safety scanning, QR codes, and link expiration
  • Routes visitors by device and country with conversion tracking
  • Supports API, webhooks, custom domains, and Chrome access

  Where it doesn't

  • Free plan is limited to 25 links per month
  • Free plan retains data for 30 days
  • Cloaking, smart routing, and conversion tracking require Pro

• ShortlyLink9.4/10 · Free plan

  A free beta link platform with targeting, attribution, fraud scoring, and developer access.

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• Flyn9.2/10 · Free plan

  A broad smart-link platform with free access and a $9/month annual Pro plan.

  Visit FlynFull verdict →