The Bitly alternative for QR codes and agencies
Bitly's entry plan includes 5 QR codes a month for $10. Trackero Pro includes 20 for €8, keeps scan history for as long as the code exists, and gives every client a free live dashboard.
Trackero vs Bitly at a glance
Bitly figures are taken from Bitly's public pricing page as listed on 15 October 2026, annual billing, in US dollars. Trackero prices are in euros. Prices change, so check both sites before you buy.
| Trackero | Bitly | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry paid plan | Pro: €8/mo billed annually, or €10 month-to-month | Core: $10/mo, billed annually only |
| QR codes per month (entry plan) | 20 | 5 |
| Short links per month (entry plan) | 100 | 100 |
| Plan with ~10+ QR codes | Pro, €8/mo: 20 QR codes | Growth, $29/mo: 10 QR codes |
| Higher-volume plan | Max, €16/mo: 80 QR codes + 500 links | Premium, $199/mo: 200 QR codes + 3,000 links |
| Editing a QR destination after printing | Included on every paid code | Capped redirects per month (5 / 20 / 110) |
| Analytics history | For as long as the code exists | 30 days / 120 days / 1 year by plan |
| City-level and device analytics | Included from Pro | Premium and above |
| Free live dashboards for clients | Yes: Client IDs, no client login needed | Not listed on the pricing page |
| Clients / workspaces | Unlimited on every plan | Multiple users and groups on Enterprise |
| One-time payment option | Lifetime: €222 once | No |
| Custom (branded) domain | No: links use shoort.link | From Growth |
| Public API and integrations | Not yet | Yes |
What a QR code really costs
If QR codes are what you print, the cost per code is the number that matters. Annual billing, monthly allowance:
Trackero
- Pro: €8 for 20 QR codes, about €0.40 per code
- Max: €16 for 80 QR codes, about €0.20 per code
- Lifetime: €222 once for 80 QR codes every month
Bitly
- Core: $10/mo for 5 QR codes, about $2.00 per code
- Growth: $29/mo for 10 QR codes, about $2.90 per code
- Premium: $199/mo for 200 QR codes, about $0.99 per code
Where Trackero is the better fit
You print QR codes
More QR codes per euro, dynamic editing on every paid code and a scannability check for styled codes.
You report to clients
Client IDs give each client a free, read-only live dashboard. No client logins, no seat fees.
You run long campaigns
Scan history is kept for as long as the code exists, not cut off after 30 or 120 days.
You want to pay once
Lifetime gives you Max-level limits for a single payment of €222.
When Bitly is the better choice
We would rather you pick the right tool. Bitly is likely the better fit if:
- You need thousands of short links a month (Bitly Premium includes 3,000; Trackero Max includes 500).
- You need links on your own branded domain. Trackero links use shoort.link.
- You rely on an API or ready-made integrations with other tools.
- You need link-in-bio pages or enterprise features such as SSO and user permission groups.
Try Trackero free, side by side
Create QR codes and short links on the free plan and compare for yourself. No card required.