URL Shortener With Custom Domain: Cheapest Plans Compared (2026)
Which URL shortener gives you a custom domain for the least? Dated 2026 prices, domains included and price per domain for Bitly, Rebrandly, Short.io, Dub, T.LY, Cuttly, Linkly and FattyURL.
A branded short link uses your own domain, like go.yourbrand.com/offer, instead of a shared one. Prices for this vary a lot, and the cheapest plan is not always the cheapest per domain.
This guide compares the cheapest plan that allows custom domains at eight tools, using only each vendor's own pricing or help page as read on 7 November 2026.
Short answer: Five of the seven rivals checked offer a free plan with at least one custom domain, and Short.io lists five. On listed monthly prices, Short.io Hobby ($5 for 7) is the cheapest paid plan per domain. FattyURL Business ($39 for 50), Dub Business ($81 for 100) and FattyURL Pro ($9 for 10) follow; Bitly asks $29 a month for one.
Which URL shorteners include a free custom domain?
Short.io, Dub, Rebrandly, Cuttly and Linkly each list a free plan with at least one custom domain. Bitly does not, and T.LY lists no free plan. Free plans are the cheapest way to run one brand.
Checked 7 November 2026.
| Free plan | Custom domains | Source note |
|---|---|---|
| Short.io | 5 | Pricing page |
| Dub | 3 | Dub help page ("up to 3") |
| Rebrandly | 1 | Pricing page |
| Cuttly | 1 | Pricing page, no API domain access |
| Linkly | 1 | Pricing page |
| Bitly | None | Pricing page |
| T.LY | No free plan listed | Pricing page |
FattyURL's custom domains are on its paid plans, so for a single brand on a zero budget, a rival free plan is the better fit. For each vendor's full limits, see the Short.io plan guide, the Dub plan guide and the Rebrandly plan guide. For a wider view of free tools, see best free URL shorteners compared.
What is the cheapest paid plan with a custom domain?
By monthly sticker price, T.LY Hobby ($55 a year, 1 domain) and Short.io Hobby ($5 a month, 7 domains) are the lowest. Bitly is the most expensive way to get a single domain, at $29 a month.
Checked 7 November 2026. Price per domain is the monthly price divided by included domains.
| Cheapest paid plan with domains | Domains | Price and price per domain |
|---|---|---|
| Bitly Growth | 1 | $29 a month, annual charge $348. $29 / 1 = $29 |
| T.LY Hobby | 1 | $55 a year. $55 / 12 = $4.58 a month, so $4.58 per domain |
| Rebrandly Essentials | 2 | $8 or $11 a month (page does not label which is annual). $4.00 to $5.50 per domain |
| Cuttly Starter | 1 | $12 a month or $132 a year. $12.00 monthly, $11.00 yearly ($132 / 12) |
| Linkly Pro | 3 | $32 a month, billed annually. $32 / 3 = $10.67 |
| Short.io Hobby | 7 | $5 a month (billing cycle not stated). $5 / 7 = $0.71 |
| Dub Pro | 10 | $27 a month (billing cycle not stated). $27 / 10 = $2.70 |
| Dub Business | 100 | $81 a month (billing cycle not stated). $81 / 100 = $0.81 |
| FattyURL Pro | 10 | $9 a month or $90 a year. $9 / 10 = $0.90 monthly, $7.50 / 10 = $0.75 yearly |
One gap matters. Linkly lists a Starter plan at $15 a month billed annually but does not state its domain count, so it is left out. Dub prices its link plans, Pro included, on a separate page from its main pricing page.
Bitly's own page lists Core at $10 a month but no custom domain on it. Growth adds one complimentary custom domain. See the Bitly plan guide for what the Free plan covers.
How much does each extra domain cost at 10 and 50 brands?
At 10 domains, FattyURL Pro ($9) undercuts Short.io Pro ($18), Rebrandly Growth ($149 or $104) and Cuttly Team ($99). At 50 domains, FattyURL Business ($39) is below Short.io Team ($48).
Checked 7 November 2026.
| Plan | Domains | Monthly price per domain |
|---|---|---|
| FattyURL Business ($39 a month, $390 a year) | 50 | $39 / 50 = $0.78 monthly; $32.50 / 50 = $0.65 yearly |
| Short.io Team ($48) | 50 | $48 / 50 = $0.96 |
| Short.io Pro ($18) | 10 | $18 / 10 = $1.80 |
| Rebrandly Growth ($149 or $104) | 10 | $10.40 to $14.90 |
| Cuttly Team ($99 monthly, $1,089 yearly) | 10 | $9.90 monthly; $90.75 / 10 = $9.08 yearly |
| Linkly Business ($107, billed annually) | 10 | $10.70 |
| T.LY Basic ($20) | 10 | $2.00 |
Short.io Hobby beats every plan in these tables at seven domains. If you need seven or fewer, it is cheaper than FattyURL Pro. Linkly also lists an add-on custom domain at $0.82 a month, billed annually.
Which plan fits one brand, a few brands, or fifty?
Match the plan to your brand count, not to the lowest sticker price. Up to five brands fit a free plan, since Short.io's includes five domains. Six or seven fit Short.io Hobby, eight to ten fit FattyURL Pro or Short.io Pro, and fifty fit FattyURL Business or Short.io Team.
- 1 to 5 brands: start on a free plan with a domain. Short.io's covers 5, Dub's 3, and Rebrandly's, Cuttly's and Linkly's 1 each. If you must pay for one domain, T.LY Hobby at $55 a year (about $4.58 a month) is the lowest sourced price.
- 6 to 10 brands: Short.io Hobby covers up to 7 for $5. For 8 to 10, compare Short.io Pro ($18), Dub Pro ($27) and FattyURL Pro ($9).
- 50 brands: FattyURL Business is $39 against Short.io Team at $48. Dub Business has 100 domains for $81 if you may grow past 50.
FattyURL has no team workspaces and no integrations. If your agency needs shared workspaces or connections to other tools, check those vendors' feature pages, since this comparison covers price and domain counts only.
What do you still pay for the domain itself?
It depends on the vendor. Short.io's pricing page says domain registration fees are not included in plan cost, so you pay for the domain separately. Bitly says registration of its complimentary domain is included with the subscription, and Dub's paid plans get one free .link domain for a year.
After that year, Dub's renewal fee is $12 a year. Registrar prices differ by extension and change often, so check a registrar's current price list before you buy. A subdomain of a domain you already own, such as go.yourbrand.com, avoids a new purchase.
For vanity endings on a shared domain instead, read how to make a custom short link. To try a short link first, shorten a link on FattyURL. FattyURL's plans are at fattyurl.com/pricing; free links may show ads, and links on a paid plan never do.
FAQ
Can I use a custom domain on a free URL shortener plan?
Yes at several vendors. Short.io lists 5, Dub up to 3, and Rebrandly, Cuttly and Linkly 1 each. Bitly's Free plan does not include one.
What is the cheapest URL shortener with a custom domain?
For free, Short.io offers the most domains (5). For paid, T.LY Hobby is $55 a year for 1 domain and Short.io Hobby is $5 a month for 7.
Is a yearly plan cheaper than monthly?
Often. FattyURL Pro is $9 monthly or $90 yearly, and Cuttly Starter is $12 monthly or $132 yearly. Some plans, like Bitly Core, are annual only.
Does a branded domain cost extra beyond the plan?
At Short.io, yes: its page says registration fees are not included in plan cost. Bitly includes registration of its complimentary domain, and Dub's paid plans get one .link domain free for a year. A subdomain of a domain you own needs no new registration.
How many custom domains does an agency need?
Usually one per client brand. Count the brands you serve now plus the ones you expect this year, then pick the plan with that many domains.
Sources
- Dub: link plans pricing, read 7 November 2026
- Bitly pricing, read 7 November 2026
- Rebrandly pricing, read 7 November 2026
- Short.io pricing, read 7 November 2026
- Dub pricing, Dub custom domain help and Dub free .link domain help, read 7 November 2026
- T.LY pricing, read 7 November 2026
- Cuttly pricing, read 7 November 2026
- Linkly pricing, read 7 November 2026
- FattyURL pricing, read 7 November 2026
Disclaimer: This article is for general information only and is not legal or security advice. It was researched and drafted with the help of AI, and its facts were checked against the sources linked above, mostly each provider's own pricing, help and policy pages. URL shorteners, QR code tools and social platforms change their plans, prices and rules often, so confirm the details on the provider's website before you choose a plan, move your links or print a QR code. FattyURL is our own product. Spotted something out of date, or a FattyURL link being misused? Tell us and we will act on it.
