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PunchName vs y.gy
Offers short-link services, not premium domain marketplace.
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y.gyA modern Bitly alternative for your short linksWhich to pick
Pick PunchName if you want…
- Curated premium domains for tech founders
- A free plan to start with (Basic)
Pick y.gy if you want…
- Full-featured paid link shortening with QR codes
- URL shortening
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- What it is
- PunchName:PunchName is a marketplace offering curated premium domains for startups and indie developers.
- y.gy:y.gy is a paid link shortener that also creates QR codes, provides analytics and bot protection.
- Best for
- PunchName:Curated premium domains for tech founders
- y.gy:Full-featured paid link shortening with QR codes
- Who it’s for
- PunchName:Startups, indie developers, and entrepreneurs needing brand-ready domains.
- y.gy:Marketers, engineers and power users who need branded short links and detailed tracking.
- Pricing
- PunchName:Freemium
- y.gy:Paid
- Plans
- PunchName:Basic $0 per month
- y.gy:Basic $6/month per month · Advanced $15/month per month · Pro $60/month per month
- Works with
- PunchName:—
- y.gy:Custom domains, Open Graph tags
PunchName features
- Hand-picked domains. Experts select each domain for brand potential and memorability.
- Transparent pricing. Founder-friendly pricing starts at $99 with no hidden fees.
- Fast secure transfer. Quick domain transfer process backed by dedicated support.
- Category browsing. Domains organized by industry and TLD (.com, .io, .al).
- Logo services. Optional logo creation bundled with domain purchase.
- Domain resale. Option to list owned domains for sale on the platform.
y.gy features
- Custom domains. Use your own domain for short links and QR codes.
- QR code generation. Create customizable QR codes (color, background) for each link.
- Analytics dashboard. View clicks, geography, devices, referrers and traffic history.
- Bot & spam protection. Add preview pages, CAPTCHA or password protection to links.
- Device-based redirects. Set different destination URLs for Android, iOS and desktop users.
- API access. Create and retrieve links programmatically, including QR code SVG/PNG.
- Multi-user teams. Pro plan adds team administration for collaborative link management.
- Open Graph support. Add custom title, image and description for social media previews.
PunchName vs y.gy FAQ
Is PunchName or y.gy free?+
PunchName has a free plan (Basic) and paid plans. y.gy is paid, from $6/month (Basic), with a free trial.
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