Head to head
ReSlug vs Rebrandly: which URL shortener should you pick in 2026?
A newer shortener built around a generous free plan: 500 links, a custom domain and QR codes without paying. Branded links for marketing teams and enterprises, with QR codes, link galleries and a mature API. Here is how their free plans, prices and features line up.
Rebrandly built its name on branded links and sells mainly to marketing teams and enterprises. ReSlug offers the same branded-domain feature free and competes on price. The free plans are not comparable: 500 links and a domain on ReSlug, 10 links, watermarked QR codes and a .bio domain on Rebrandly.
Paid is closer in features but not in price. Rebrandly Essentials is $16 a month ($11 annual) for 250 links and two domains; Professional, where teammates, password links and expiration live, is $39 ($32 annual). ReSlug Pro is $9 ($6.58 annual) for unlimited links, ten domains, routing, password links and an API.
ReSlug vs Rebrandly: every limit side by side
| ReSlug | Rebrandly | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | ||
| Free plan available | Yes | Yes |
| Free links | 500 active links | 10 links/mo |
| Custom domain on free | Yes | 1 (.bio domain) |
| Ads on free links | No | No |
| Analytics on free | 30 days | Not documented |
| QR codes on free | Yes | 10/mo, watermarked |
| Paid | ||
| Cheapest paid plan | Pro, $9/mo | Essentials, $16/mo |
| Billed annually | $6.58/mo | $11/mo |
| Links on cheapest paid plan | Unlimited | 250/mo |
| Custom domains (paid) | 10 | 2 |
| Analytics retention (paid) | 365 days | Not documented |
| Features | ||
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Link-in-bio pages | Yes | Yes |
| UTM builder | Yes | Yes |
| Link expiration | Yes | Professional and up |
| Password-protected links | Yes | Professional and up |
| Geo / device routing | Yes | Yes |
| A/B split testing | Yes | No |
| Retargeting pixels | Yes | Yes |
| Bot-click filtering | Yes | Not documented |
| Team seats | No | Professional and up |
Sources: ReSlug pricing and Rebrandly pricing, checked 8 November 2026.
Choose ReSlug if…
- You want a branded domain free and unlimited links for $9.
- You need geo and device routing, A/B tests and bot filtering.
- You do not need team seats.
Choose Rebrandly if…
- You run links as a team and need seats and roles.
- You want link galleries and bulk import with vendor support.
- You need an Enterprise tier with SSO.
Bottom line
Rebrandly is the right tool for a department. ReSlug is the right tool for a person or a small business, and costs a quarter as much.
Frequently asked questions
Is ReSlug or Rebrandly better for a free plan?
ReSlug gives you 500 active links free; Rebrandly gives you 10 links/mo free. See the free-plan rows in the table above for domains, ads and analytics.
Which is cheaper, ReSlug or Rebrandly?
ReSlug's cheapest paid plan is $9/mo (Pro) and Rebrandly's is $16/mo (Essentials), both billed monthly. Annual billing lowers the effective rate where offered.
Can I use my own domain with ReSlug and Rebrandly?
ReSlug: yes, on the free plan. Rebrandly: on paid plans (2 domains).