Is LNK7 a free alternative to Short.io?
For analytics without caps, yes. Short.io's free plan is generous on branded domains (five) but allows 1,000 links in total and detailed statistics for the first 50,000 clicks a month, and its pricing page does not say how long statistics are kept. LNK7 has no link or click cap, keeps 90 days of click-level data on every link, and exports it as CSV, free.
Checked on against Short.io's pricing page.
| Plan | LNK7 Free $0 / month | Short.io Free $0 / month | Short.io Hobby $5 / month |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly link cap How many short links you can create per month | ✓Unlimited | 1,000 in total | 2,500 in total |
| Analytics retention How far back you can look at click data | ✓90 days | Not stated on pricing page | Not stated on pricing page |
| Geographic data Country, region, city resolution | ✓City-level | Countries | Countries |
| Referrer data Where each click came from | ✓Every referrer | ✓Included | ✓Included |
| Device + browser data | ✓Included | ✓Browsers and OS | ✓Browsers and OS |
| Data export CSV download of clicks, geo, referrers | ✓Full CSV export | ✕Click export on Enterprise only | ✕Click export on Enterprise only |
| Custom domains | ✕Not available | ✓5 domains | ✓7 domains |
| Tracked clicks per month Clicks with full statistics | ✓No cap | 50,000 | 100,000 |
| Price | $0 / month | $0 / month | $5 / month |
Short.io shows monthly prices and an annual option that saves 17%. Its link caps are lifetime totals, not monthly allowances. Plans may change. Swipe the table to compare all columns.
What do you get free on LNK7?
- Unlimited short links and QR codes, no monthly cap.
- 90 days of click-level analytics: country, region and city, every referrer, device, browser and OS.
- CSV export of every link's clicks.
- Link expiry, click limits, password protection, UTM parameters and a public REST API.
- No paid tier, no card, no ads on your links.
What does Short.io do that LNK7 does not?
- Custom domains on every plan, including five on the free plan.
- Deep links, country and device targeting, and a large integration list on paid plans.
- Raw click data streamed to your own storage on Enterprise.
Questions people ask about LNK7 and Short.io
Is Short.io free?
It has a free plan: 1,000 branded links in total, five custom domains and detailed statistics for the first 50,000 clicks a month, per its pricing page. After the link total is used, you upgrade; the cap does not reset monthly. LNK7 has no link cap.
How long does Short.io keep click statistics?
Its pricing page does not say. LNK7 keeps 90 days of click-level data and lets you export it as CSV.
Does Short.io show referrers and devices?
Yes. Its statistics list locations, operating systems, browsers, referrers and click times. LNK7 shows the same, plus region and city, on every plan because there is only one plan.
Can I export clicks from Short.io?
Full link lists are available on request, and raw click data streams to your own storage on the Enterprise plan. LNK7 exports clicks as CSV on every account.
Which should I pick if I need my own domain?
Short.io. LNK7 does not offer custom domains; every link uses lnk7.io. Pick LNK7 when you want free, uncapped analytics on an lnk7.io link.