Head-to-head · Affiliate Link Management Software
ShortlyLink vs Tracklume
ShortlyLink leads on 0 checks, Tracklume on 3, and 2 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 scoreTracklume · 8.2/10
- Free planboth
- Most featuresTracklume · 4 of 5
Our editors rank ShortlyLink at #1 and Tracklume at #4 for affiliate link management software; ShortlyLink has no rubric score yet (facts researched, not yet scored), so the checks below decide.
Tracklume offers link cloaking; ShortlyLink doesn't publish it. Tracklume offers link localization; ShortlyLink doesn't publish it. Tracklume offers conversion tracking; ShortlyLink doesn't publish it.
ShortlyLink is the better fit for teams wanting a capable free link platform. Tracklume is the better fit for publishers needing health monitoring and routing.
- ShortlyLink fits best
Teams wanting a capable free link platform
- Tracklume fits best
Publishers needing health monitoring and routing
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Side by side
| Feature | ShortlyLink —/10 Visit ↗ | Tracklume 8.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | — | 8.2 |
| Ranking | #1 in Affiliate Link Management Software | #4 in Affiliate Link Management Software |
| Best for | Teams wanting a capable free link platform | Publishers needing health monitoring and routing |
| Pricing model | Free | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Not published | $19/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Integrations | 6 integrations | 8 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features ShortlyLink 1/5 · Tracklume 4/5 | ||
| Link cloaking | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Geo-targeting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Link localization | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Link rotation | Not published | Not published |
| Conversion tracking | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Sites included | Not published | Not published |
| Team seats | Not published | 1 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 → |
Tracklume is link management software for publishers, creators, YouTubers, newsletters, and agencies. It centralizes branded /go/ links, destination and offer management, health monitoring, routing rules, click and revenue analytics, 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
Tracklume — where it wins
- Monitors destination health and flags broken links
- Supports geo, device, priority, and fallback routing
- Offers integrations for WordPress, Webflow, Shopify, and more
Where it doesn't
- The Free plan is limited to 25 links and one project
- API access and advanced routing are reserved for Enterprise
- Team seats are limited on Growth and Agency plans
- ShortlyLink—/10 · Free plan
A free beta link platform with targeting, attribution, fraud scoring, and developer access.
Visit ShortlyLinkFull verdict → - Tracklume8.2/10 · Free plan · paid from $19/mo
A focused link management platform with routing, monitoring, analytics, and a free entry plan.
Visit TracklumeFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026