Comparison
Best Short.io Alternative: Codelloy vs Short.io
Short.io is a solid link shortener, but it stops at the link. Codelloy gives you deep linking, detailed click and QR scan analytics, and smart routing to the right app destination, all in one platform.
Our Verdict
If you only need a URL shortener with basic analytics, Short.io works fine. If you need your links to intelligently route mobile users to your app, track clicks and QR scans separately, or generate QR codes with analytics, Codelloy is the better fit.
Choose Codelloy if you need:
Mobile app teams that need deep linking or detailed analytics including geographic breakdowns and raw data export.
Stick with Short.io if you need:
Teams that only need URL shortening and simple click analytics with no mobile app routing requirements.
What Short.io does well
- Clean, simple interface for creating short links
- Good custom domain support
- Competitive pricing for high-volume link creation
- Solid basic click analytics (country, device, referrer)
Where Short.io falls short
- No deep linking: cannot route users to specific in-app screens
- No post-install routing
- No separate QR scan tracking
- No QR codes with analytics on lower-tier plans
Codelloy vs Short.io: Feature Comparison
Pricing and features verified May 2026. Short.io Pro is cheaper for pure high-volume URL shortening ($18 / unlimited pulls). Codelloy meters links (PRO €49 = 10K / mo) but adds deep linking and app routing Short.io doesn't offer at any tier.
| Plan | Price (monthly) | Links / month | Clicks / month | Retention | Notable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Codelloy Free | €0 | 20 / month | 5,000 / month | 7 days | Deep linking · QR codes included · API access |
| Codelloy Pro | €49 | 10,000 / month | 50,000 / month | 3 months | Deep linking · Custom domain · Metadata preview · 3 seats |
| Codelloy Business | €199 | 100,000 / month | 250,000 / month | 1 year | Everything in Pro · 10 seats · 3 custom domains · Analytics export |
| Codelloy Enterprise | Contact sales | Custom | Custom | Custom | Custom volume · SSO · MCP server · Priority support |
| Short.io Pro | $18 | Unlimited | 10,000 / month | 1 year | Bare URL shortener · No deep linking · No app routing |
Pricing verified 2026-05-26. See Short.io's pricing page for the source of truth.
How to migrate from Short.io
Estimated time: Half a day for most teams
- 1
Export your existing Short.io links (Workspace → Links → Export CSV).
- 2
Sign up for Codelloy and connect your custom domain.
- 3
Import links via the Codelloy API or paste them manually for smaller sets.
- 4
Update your app to handle Codelloy Universal Links / App Links if you need deep linking.
- 5
Set up a 301 redirect from your Short.io domain to your Codelloy domain to preserve link equity.
- 6
Update links in your email campaigns, ads, and social profiles.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Codelloy support all the same custom domain features as Short.io?
Yes. Codelloy supports custom branded domains, HTTPS, and custom slugs. You can connect any domain you own.
Can I redirect Short.io links to Codelloy without breaking them?
Yes. Set up a 301 redirect from your Short.io short domain to your Codelloy domain. This preserves SEO link equity and ensures existing links still resolve.
Is Codelloy more expensive than Short.io?
Codelloy and Short.io have comparable base pricing. Codelloy's pricing is available at codelloy.com/pricing. The key difference is feature set: Codelloy includes deep linking, QR scan tracking, and raw analytics data export that Short.io doesn't offer at any price.
Do I need to change anything in my mobile app to use Codelloy?
Only if you want to use deep linking. For simple URL shortening, no app changes are needed. To enable in-app routing, you'll configure Universal Links (iOS) and App Links (Android), a one-time setup.
Related reading
Short.io vs Codelloy: Which Link Shortener Is Right for Your Team?
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