The Showdown
BitlyvsCreateLink
Why pay monthly fees for Bitly when you can self-host CreateLink for free? Let's look at the facts.
VS
Bitly
The Expensive Option
- Closed Source (Black box)
- Expensive monthly fees per user
- Data stored on their servers
WINNER
CreateLink
The Freedom Choice
- 100% Open Source Code
- Free forever (Self-hosted)
- You own your data completely
Interactive Calculator
Calculate Your "SaaS Tax"
SaaS pricing is designed to scale with your success.
See how much wealth transfers from your bank account to Bitly's shareholders.
10 people
150100200+
$
*Estimated standard pricing for Bitly. Adjust if needed.
Estimated Annual Waste
$1,440
Monthly Burn Rate$120
5-Year Projection$7,200
Cost with Self-Hosted$0
Calculations based on 10 users at $12/mo.
Detailed Breakdown
0
Fixed formats
Custom templates
1
Extensive user tracking
No tracking
2
Web dashboard required
One-click browser action