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Head-to-head · Affiliate Link Management Software

ShortlyLink vs LinkTrackr

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
ShortlyLink #1 in Affiliate Link Management Software —/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 5 features Visit ShortlyLink
Higher score LinkTrackr #7 in Affiliate Link Management Software 7.2/10 From $7/mo (annual) ✓ 4 of 5 features Visit LinkTrackr

ShortlyLink leads on 1 check, LinkTrackr on 3, and 1 is 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 scoreLinkTrackr · 7.2/10
  • Free planonly ShortlyLink
  • Most featuresLinkTrackr · 4 of 5

Our editors rank ShortlyLink at #1 and LinkTrackr at #7 for affiliate link management software; ShortlyLink has no rubric score yet (facts researched, not yet scored), so the checks below decide.

ShortlyLink offers free plan; LinkTrackr doesn't. LinkTrackr offers link cloaking; ShortlyLink doesn't publish it. LinkTrackr offers link rotation; ShortlyLink doesn't publish it. LinkTrackr offers conversion tracking; ShortlyLink doesn't publish it.

ShortlyLink is the better fit for teams wanting a capable free link platform. LinkTrackr is the better fit for performance marketers tracking campaign ROI.

  • ShortlyLink fits best

    Teams wanting a capable free link platform

  • LinkTrackr fits best

    Performance marketers tracking campaign ROI

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Side by side

Feature ShortlyLink —/10 Visit ↗ LinkTrackr 7.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score — 7.2
Ranking #1 in Affiliate Link Management Software #7 in Affiliate Link Management Software
Best for Teams wanting a capable free link platform Performance marketers tracking campaign ROI
Pricing model Free Paid
Starting price Not published $7/mo
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Integrations 6 integrations 5 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features ShortlyLink 1/5 · LinkTrackr 4/5
Link cloaking Not published ✓ (best)
Geo-targeting ✓ ✓
Link localization Not published Not published
Link rotation Not published ✓ (best)
Conversion tracking Not published ✓ (best)
Specs
Sites included Not published Not published
Team seats Not published Not published
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
  • Tracks conversions, SubIDs, pixels, server postbacks, and campaign ROI.
  • Supports custom domains, A/B testing, and URL rotation.
  • Connects with Google Analytics and major marketing networks.
Cons
  • Beta access is limited
  • Custom domains require DNS TXT verification
  • The listed platforms are web and API
  • There is no free plan.
  • Custom domains and postback tracking begin with the Pro plan.
  • Split testing and rotators begin with the Hyper plan.
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…

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LinkTrackr is a hosted web and API platform for performance marketers who need to manage tracking links and measure campaign outcomes. Its feature set covers link cloaking, ad and PPC campaign tracking, conversion measurement for sales and…

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  1. ShortlyLinkAffiliate Link Management Software —Free plan
  2. LinkTrackrAffiliate Link Management Software 7.2From $7/mo (annual)

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
  • LinkTrackr — where it wins

    • Tracks conversions, SubIDs, pixels, server postbacks, and campaign ROI.
    • Supports custom domains, A/B testing, and URL rotation.
    • Connects with Google Analytics and major marketing networks.

    Where it doesn't

    • There is no free plan.
    • Custom domains and postback tracking begin with the Pro plan.
    • Split testing and rotators begin with the Hyper plan.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026