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xengo vs y.gy
Offers branded short links but lacks built-in real-time alerts and dynamic QR features.
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y.gyA modern Bitly alternative for your short linksWhich to pick
Pick xengo if you want…
- Branded short links with real-time alerts
- Integrations with Slack, Microsoft Teams or Telegram (on xengo's list, not y.gy's)
Pick y.gy if you want…
- Full-featured paid link shortening with QR codes
- Simple branded short URLs
- Integrations with Custom domains or Open Graph tags (on y.gy's list, not xengo's)
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- What it is
- xengo:Branded short URLs and dynamic QR codes with real-time alerts and bot-filtered analytics.
- y.gy:y.gy is a paid link shortener that also creates QR codes, provides analytics and bot protection.
- Best for
- xengo:Branded short links with real-time alerts
- y.gy:Full-featured paid link shortening with QR codes
- Who it’s for
- xengo:Businesses that need branded links, QR codes and instant click/scan notifications.
- y.gy:Marketers, engineers and power users who need branded short links and detailed tracking.
- Pricing
- xengo:Paid
- y.gy:Paid
- Plans
- xengo:Starter £15 per month · Pro £39 per month · Business £119 per month
- y.gy:Basic $6/month per month · Advanced $15/month per month · Pro $60/month per month
- Works with
- xengo:Slack, Microsoft Teams, Telegram, Discord, Google Chat, Zapier, Make, n8n
- y.gy:Custom domains, Open Graph tags
xengo features
- Own-brand domains. Use a custom domain or instant subdomain with automatic HTTPS for all links.
- Real-time alerts. Instant notifications to Slack, Teams, Telegram, email, webhooks and 20+ other channels.
- Dynamic QR codes. Create QR codes that can be re-pointed after printing, with per-code analytics.
- Bot-filtered analytics. Separate human and bot clicks/scans for accurate reporting.
- Full API & webhooks. REST API with scoped keys, bulk creation and signed webhooks for automation.
- Bulk import & rate limits. Import up to 1,000 links (Pro) or 10,000 (Business) with higher API rate limits.
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.
xengo vs y.gy FAQ
Is xengo or y.gy free?+
No, both are paid and neither has a free plan. xengo is paid, from £15/month (Starter), with a free trial. y.gy is paid, from $6/month (Basic), with a free trial.
Which is cheaper, xengo or y.gy?+
xengo starts at £15/month (Starter) and y.gy starts at $6/month (Basic); the plans are billed differently, so compare what's included.
Do xengo and y.gy integrate with the same tools?+
Their integration lists don't overlap: xengo lists Slack, Microsoft Teams, Telegram, Discord and 10 more; y.gy lists Custom domains and Open Graph tags.
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