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v5.ink

Freemium#105 of 154 in URL Shorteners

v5.ink: A focused short-link platform for classifying and routing AI-agent traffic. Ranked #105 of 154 in URL Shorteners by our editors (3.0/10); pricing: Free plan; best for teams analyzing and routing AI-agent traffic.

3.0/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
3.0 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Teams analyzing and routing AI-agent traffic
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
$19/mo
Custom domains
No
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Classifies human, AI-agent, and bot traffic
- Routes visitors by geography, device, browser, and operating system
- Offers REST API, MCP Server access, and weekly AI traffic reports
Where it doesn't
- Free plan includes only basic AI detection
- Pro starts at $19 per month
- Free links use the v5.ink domain

Our verdict on v5.ink

v5.ink is a web-based URL shortener and link-management service for marketers, creators, SaaS companies, e-commerce brands, and teams that need more than basic click tracking. It creates and manages short links, identifies traffic as human, AI agent, or bot, and reports clicks by country, device, browser, and source. Its clearest fit is for teams analyzing AI-agent traffic or directing different visitor types to different destinations through routing rules.

Pricing is structured across Free, Pro, and Max plans. Free costs $0 per month and includes basic AI detection, country and device routing, and the v5.ink domain. Pro costs $19 per month and adds full AI-agent identification, all routing rules, MCP Server access, and API access. Max costs $49 per month and adds custom routing rules, unlimited API calls, and a dedicated account manager while retaining full AI-agent identification and MCP Server access. The published plans make the paid tiers most relevant when detailed classification, programmatic management, or more advanced routing is required.

The standout capability is traffic classification paired with routing: v5.ink can distinguish human, AI-agent, and bot visits, then apply AI and human routing alongside geo, device, operating-system, and browser rules. Its REST API supports link and analytics management, while MCP Server access extends the product’s fit for AI-oriented workflows. Weekly AI traffic reports add an ongoing analysis layer, and the category specification lists analytics retention of one year. Teams seeking a focused AI-traffic layer should consider v5.ink; those needing only conventional short links may find its specialized paid features unnecessary.

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v5.ink pricing

Plans Free planFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 20 Sep 2026.

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v5.ink fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	$19/mo
Custom domains	No
Analytics retention	1 year
API access	Yes
Team seats	Not verified
Bulk link creation	Not verified
Geo targeting	Yes
Deployment	Cloud
Platforms	Web
Support	Email
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Free plan (source)
Website	v5.ink
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

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