yourshortsite.link vs Dub.co
Dub is a modern, developer-forward shortener with a beautiful interface and AI slug suggestions. But it caps clicks on every plan, and its paid tier starts at $30/month. yourshortsite.link offers unlimited links and no click caps from £3.99/mo.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | yourshortsite.link | Dub Free | Dub Pro ($30/mo) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | Free / £3.99/mo Pro | $0 | $30/mo |
| Links per month | 25/week free · Unlimited Pro | 25 links | 1,000 links |
| Monthly click cap | No cap | 1,000 clicks | 50,000 clicks |
| No account needed | ✓ Yes | ✗ Account required | ✗ Account required |
| Links never expire | ✓ Always | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Custom slugs | ✓ Free | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| UTM builder | ✓ Free | Basic | ✓ Advanced |
| QR codes | ✓ Free (300px) · Pro 1000px | Basic | ✓ Yes |
| Click analytics | ✓ All plans, unlimited | Capped at 1,000/mo | Capped at 50,000/mo |
| SEO analyser | ✓ Pro plan | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| AI slug suggestions | Not currently | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
Dub is genuinely well-built — clean UI, keyboard shortcuts, AI suggestions, and open-source transparency. But click caps at every tier are a real constraint for anyone running meaningful traffic. yourshortsite.link has no click caps, unlimited links on Pro, and costs 87% less per month.
Where Dub wins
Dub launched in 2022 and has iterated quickly. Its interface is among the cleanest in the category, and it offers AI-powered slug suggestions, which is a genuine convenience for high-volume users. The open-source nature of Dub also appeals to developers who want to self-host or audit the codebase. Dub integrates well with modern developer tooling and has strong API documentation.
Where yourshortsite.link wins
- No click caps. Dub caps tracked clicks at 1,000/month on free and 50,000/month on the $30/mo plan. yourshortsite.link tracks every click with no monthly ceiling.
- Price. yourshortsite.link Pro at £3.99/mo vs Dub Pro at $30/mo. That is an 87% saving for comparable core functionality.
- Free UTM builder. Build and shorten UTM campaign URLs in one step, free on all plans. Dub's UTM support is limited on the free tier.
- No account for basic use. Start shortening without creating an account. Dub requires registration.
- SEO analyser. Pro users can analyse any page's SEO health — meta tags, H1s, canonical URLs, Open Graph — directly from the dashboard. Dub has no SEO tooling.
Who should use Dub?
Developers who want a polished, open-source shortener with a modern interface, keyboard shortcuts, and the option to self-host. Dub's team collaboration features and AI tools are well-suited to developer-led marketing teams who prioritise interface quality over cost.
Who should use yourshortsite.link?
Marketers, content creators, and small businesses who need reliable shortening, unlimited click tracking, a built-in UTM tool, and QR codes — at a price that makes sense for solo operators and small teams. The Pro plan at £3.99/mo is straightforward: one flat price, no caps, no surprises.
No click caps, ever
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