Head-to-head · Affiliate Link Management Software
ShortlyLink vs Flyn
ShortlyLink leads on 0 checks, Flyn on 4, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreFlyn · 8.8/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresFlyn · 5 of 5
Our editors rank ShortlyLink at #1 and Flyn at #2 for affiliate link management software; ShortlyLink has no rubric score yet (facts researched, not yet scored), so the checks below decide.
Flyn offers link cloaking; ShortlyLink doesn't publish it. Flyn offers link localization; ShortlyLink doesn't publish it. Flyn offers link rotation; ShortlyLink doesn't publish it. Flyn offers conversion tracking; ShortlyLink doesn't publish it.
ShortlyLink is the better fit for teams wanting a capable free link platform. Flyn is the better fit for creators needing broad smart-link management.
- 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 —/10 Visit ↗ | Flyn 8.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | — | 8.8 |
| 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 | Not published | $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 published | ✓ (best) |
| Geo-targeting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Link localization | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Link rotation | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Conversion tracking | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Sites included | Not published | Not published |
| Team seats | Not published | 2 seats |
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| 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
- ShortlyLink—/10 · Free plan
A free beta link platform with targeting, attribution, fraud scoring, and developer access.
Visit ShortlyLinkFull verdict → - Flyn8.8/10 · Free plan · paid from $9/mo (annual)
A broad smart-link platform with free access and a $9/month annual Pro plan.
Visit FlynFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026