Vayda vs Bitly: built to open the app, not just shorten the link.
Bitly is the best-known shortener, but it caps links, gates analytics history, and only adds mobile deep linking on its top plan. Vayda is purpose-built to escape the in-app browser.
Bitly: plan-based link caps — Core ~$10 (100 links), Growth ~$29 (500 links), Premium ~$199 (adds mobile deep linking). Vayda: flat — Free, $15, or $29 a month.
What you get on each.
| Feature | Vayda | Bitly |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Open the native app | Shorten links |
| In-app browser escape / app deep linking | Yes — from $0 | Premium (~$199/mo) only |
| Link limits | Unlimited links | Capped per plan (100/500/3,000) |
| Retargeting pixels | Yes | No |
| Analytics history | Unlimited (paid) | 30 days–1 year by tier |
| Free plan | 2,000 clicks/mo | 5–10 links/mo |
Bitly is the most recognized short-link brand, with a trusted bit.ly domain and solid QR and enterprise tooling. For plain business link shortening and brand recognition, it's a safe, familiar choice.
Straight answers.
Only on its Premium plan (~$199/mo). Vayda's in-app browser escape works from the free plan up.
Yes — each plan has a monthly link-creation cap. Vayda doesn't cap links.
Vayda — app deep linking is core from $0/$15/$29, versus Bitly reserving it for its ~$199 tier.
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Bitly pricing observed from public sources in 2026; check bitly.com for current rates.