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QuitURL vs y.gy

Focused only on short links, no QR, barcode, file hosting or SMS features

Short answer: Pick QuitURL if you want all-in-one smart link management; pick y.gy if you want full-featured paid link shortening with QR codes. QuitURL has a free plan, paid from $4.44/month; y.gy starts at $6/month.

Which to pick

Pick QuitURL if you want…

  • All-in-one smart link management
  • A free plan to start with
  • Integrations with Twilio, Plivo or Custom API (on QuitURL's list, not y.gy's)

Pick y.gy if you want…

  • Full-featured paid link shortening with QR codes
  • Simple Bitly alternative
  • Integrations with Custom domains or Open Graph tags (on y.gy's list, not QuitURL's)

Side by side

What it is
QuitURL:QuitURL combines link shortening, dynamic QR codes, barcodes, bio pages, secure file hosting, and SMS marketing in one dashboard.
y.gy:y.gy is a paid link shortener that also creates QR codes, provides analytics and bot protection.
Best for
QuitURL:All-in-one smart link management
y.gy:Full-featured paid link shortening with QR codes
Who it’s for
QuitURL:Creators, marketers, businesses, agencies needing unified smart link tools.
y.gy:Marketers, engineers and power users who need branded short links and detailed tracking.
Pricing
QuitURL:Freemium
y.gy:Paid
Starting price
QuitURL:$4.44/month (Starter)
y.gy:$6/month (Basic)
Free plan or trial
QuitURL:—
y.gy:Free trial
Plans
QuitURL:Starter $4.44/mo per month · Growth $11.11/mo per month · Pro $22.22/mo per month · Business $77.77/mo per month
y.gy:Basic $6/month per month · Advanced $15/month per month · Pro $60/month per month
Works with
QuitURL:Twilio, Plivo, Custom API
y.gy:Custom domains, Open Graph tags

QuitURL features

  • Link Shortener. Branded short links with custom domains, UTM tagging and real-time click analytics.
  • Dynamic QR Codes. Editable QR codes with scan location, device data and unlimited scans on entry plan.
  • Barcode Generator. Create 1D barcodes (UPC, EAN, Code128) with bulk upload and analytics.
  • Link-in-Bio Pages. No-code bio pages for social profiles with drag-and-drop blocks and click tracking.
  • Secure File Hosting. Share files via short links with password protection, expiry rules and download stats.
  • SMS Marketing. Send SMS campaigns via Twilio/Plivo/custom API and see clicks in the same dashboard.

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.

QuitURL vs y.gy FAQ

What is the difference between QuitURL and y.gy?+

y.gy: Focused only on short links, no QR, barcode, file hosting or SMS features.

Should I use QuitURL or y.gy?+

Pick QuitURL if you want all-in-one smart link management, a free plan to start with or integrations with Twilio, Plivo or Custom API (on QuitURL's list, not y.gy's). Pick y.gy if you want full-featured paid link shortening with QR codes, simple Bitly alternative or integrations with Custom domains or Open Graph tags (on y.gy's list, not QuitURL's).

Is QuitURL or y.gy free?+

QuitURL has a free plan; paid plans start at $4.44/month (Starter). y.gy is paid, from $6/month (Basic), with a free trial.

Which is cheaper, QuitURL or y.gy?+

QuitURL is cheaper to start with: QuitURL's Starter plan ($4.44/month) against y.gy's Basic plan ($6/month).

Do QuitURL and y.gy integrate with the same tools?+

Their integration lists don't overlap: QuitURL lists Twilio, Plivo and Custom API; y.gy lists Custom domains and Open Graph tags.

On DevHunt

QuitURL

0 upvotes · Launched on DevHunt on Jan 6, 2026

y.gy

13 upvotes · Launched on DevHunt on Jan 10, 2023

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