Qbit vs Bitly

Qbit vs Bitly
How they compare.

Bitly is a link management platform best known for short links, with QR codes and simple link-in-bio pages alongside. Qbit is built around the page: a designed page with menus, events and forms behind every code, no monthly cap on changing where a code points, and branded QR design on the free plan.

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The short version

Which one fits you?

Qbit is a great fit if

You run a venue and want a live menu, events and sign-ups behind your codes
You want a designed page, not just a list of links
You change where codes point often and don’t want a monthly cap

Bitly may suit you if

Short links are the main thing you manage
You need deep integrations or an API

Side by side

Qbit vs Bitly, feature by feature.

Checked against Bitly's public pages on October 22, 2026. Plans change, so confirm on their site before you decide.

FeatureQbitBitly

Free plan: Qbit
Yes
Free forever: 3 pages, 3 dynamic QR codes, 5 media files; Bitly
Yes
Free: 2 QR codes and 5 links a month, 2 Bitly-branded pages. Free links show an ad page first
Paid plans: Qbit
Premium $24/mo ($20/mo yearly). Team $59/mo ($49/mo yearly) with 3 seats; Bitly
Core $10/mo (yearly only), Growth $35/mo ($29/mo yearly), Premium $300/mo ($199/mo yearly), Enterprise custom
Dynamic QR codes: Qbit
Yes
3 free, 100 on Premium, unlimited on Team. Codes stay live while your account is active, free plan included; Bitly
Yes
Yes. 5 to 200 new codes a month on paid plans. Destination changes are capped monthly: 5 on Core, 20 on Growth, 110 on Premium
Branded QR design: Qbit
Yes
Colors, gradients, logo, styled corners and frames, with a live scannability check. Free; Bitly
Yes
Logo, advanced colors, frames and patterns from Core. Limited on Free
Mobile page builder: Qbit
Yes
Drag-and-drop blocks, templates and reusable themes, with a live phone preview. Free; Bitly
Yes
Bitly Pages: links, social icons, YouTube video, images, text and a contact card. 2 to 20 pages by plan
Multi-page sites: Qbit
Partly
Link pages together with buttons, all sharing one theme; Bitly
No
No multi-page sites found. Each Page is a single mobile page
Restaurant menus: Qbit
Yes
Live menus with prices, photos, variants and a sold-out switch, plus Untappd beer menus. Premium; Bitly
No
No native menu feature
Events & RSVPs: Qbit
Yes
One-off and recurring events, RSVP through a form, add to calendar. Premium; Bitly
No
No native events or RSVPs. Links can be scheduled to show and hide
Forms & signups: Qbit
Yes
Forms with email alerts, spam protection and CSV export. Premium; Bitly
No
No form block on Pages. Integrations with Google Forms, Jotform and Typeform
QR scan analytics: Qbit
Yes
Scans by location and device for every code. Premium; Bitly
Yes
Scans and clicks, kept 30 days (Core) to 2 years (Enterprise). City and device data from Premium
Page view & click analytics: Qbit
Partly
Scan analytics built in. Page visits through the Google Analytics connection (Premium); Bitly
Yes
Page views on every plan. Referrers and engagement from Core
Custom domain: Qbit
No
Pages live at qbit.codes/qbit/your-name; Bitly
Yes
Growth and up, with one domain included. More domains on Enterprise
Remove platform branding: Qbit
Yes
Premium removes the "Powered by Qbit" badge; Bitly
Partly
Free pages are Bitly-branded. Paid plans get more customization; we couldn’t confirm the Bitly mark is fully removed
Team seats: Qbit
Yes
Team plan: 3 seats included, $15/mo per extra seat. Shared workspace and billing; Bitly
Partly
Multiple users and group permissions on Enterprise
Selling & payments: Qbit
No
Link to your shop from any button; Bitly
No
No checkout on Pages. Link out to Shopify, Stripe or PayPal

YesYes
PartlyPartly
NoNo
Not confirmedNot confirmed

Highlights

What sets each one apart.

Where Qbit stands out

The page is the product: a drag-and-drop builder with themes and templates
Restaurant menus, events with RSVPs, and forms, built in
Change where a code points as often as you like, with no monthly cap
Logo and branded QR design on the free plan
No ads in front of your codes on any plan
Monthly billing on every paid plan

What Bitly focuses on

Short links and branded link domains
A large API and integration catalog
Click analytics across links and pages

Pricing

What each one costs.

Qbit

Starter
Free
3 pages, 3 dynamic QR codes
Premium
$24/mo, or $20/mo billed yearly
Analytics, forms, menus, events, themes, ad campaigns
Team
$59/mo, or $49/mo billed yearly
3 seats and a shared workspace

Bitly

Free
$0
5 links and 2 QR codes a month, 2 pages, ads on links
Core
$10/mo, billed yearly ($120/yr)
100 links and 5 QR codes a month, 5 pages, 30 days of data
Growth
$35/mo, or $29/mo billed yearly
500 links and 10 QR codes a month, custom domain, 120 days of data
Premium
$300/mo, or $199/mo billed yearly
3,000 links and 200 QR codes a month, 1 year of data
Enterprise
Custom
Users, SSO, webhooks

Prices in USD, as listed on October 22, 2026. See Qbit pricing

Questions

Qbit and Bitly, answered.

Is Qbit a Bitly alternative?

Yes, for QR codes and the pages they open. Qbit isn't a link shortener, so if short links are your main job, Bitly is built for that.

Does Bitly limit QR code edits?

Yes. Bitly counts each change of destination as a "redirect", with a monthly cap by plan: 5 on Core, 20 on Growth and 110 on Premium. Its help center says each redirect also counts against your monthly link limit. Qbit doesn't cap destination changes.

Do Bitly free links show ads?

Bitly's help center says links on the free plan open a page with an ad before the destination. Qbit never puts its own ads in front of your codes; the optional first-scan promo is your own.

Are Bitly and QR Code Generator the same company?

Bitly acquired Egoditor, the company behind QR Code Generator, in 2021. Bitly says QR Code Generator is a separate product with its own accounts and pricing.

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Sources

Bitly is a trademark of its owner. Qbit isn't affiliated with or endorsed by Bitly. We compiled this from Bitly's public pages on October 22, 2026. Spot something out of date? Email support@qbit.codes and we'll fix it.

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