Comparison

Truthylink vs Short.io

Short.io has scale and a generous free tier. Truthylink has something it doesn't — bot-filtered analytics, cookieless tracking, link safety scanning, and pricing in INR. Here's how they compare.

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Feature-by-feature comparison

Feature
Truthylink
from ₹499/mo
Short.io
from ~$19/mo
Links & Management
Free plan link limit 50 links/mo 1,000 links/mo
Custom domain on free plan
Unlimited links (paid)
Custom slugs Pro+ Paid only
Password-protected links Pro+ Paid only
Link expiry & max clicks Pro+ Paid only
QR code generation All plans All plans
Analytics & Safety
Click analytics All plans All plans
Bot & crawler filtering
Click fraud detection
Cookieless analytics
Link safety scanning
Country & device stats
Pricing & Billing
Pricing currency ₹ INR $ USD only
Paid plans from ₹499/mo ~$19/mo
14-day free trial
30-day money-back guarantee

Where the real differences show up

Analytics you can actually trust

Short.io counts every request — including bots, health checks, and crawlers. Truthylink filters automated traffic at the point of capture, so your click counts reflect real human engagement. No inflated numbers, no guesswork.

Link safety scanning

Truthylink scans every destination URL against Google Safe Browsing before a link goes live. Visitors see a "Verified Safe" badge before they're redirected. Short.io has no equivalent — it shortens any URL without checking.

Rupee pricing — no FX surprises

Short.io charges in USD. For Indian teams, that means currency conversion fees, fluctuating bills, and GST complexity. Truthylink bills in INR — what you see on the pricing page is exactly what hits your account.

Cookieless by default

Short.io uses cookies and client-side tracking. Truthylink tracks all clicks server-side with zero cookies — no consent banners, no GDPR headaches, no data shared with third-party ad networks.

Pricing at a glance

Short.io prices in USD. Truthylink prices in INR — better analytics, safer links, lower cost.

Truthylink Our pick
  • Free: 50 links/month
  • Pro: ₹499/month — unlimited links
  • Bot filtering + click fraud detection
  • Link safety scanning on all plans
  • 14-day trial + 30-day money-back
Short.io
  • Free: 1,000 links + custom domain
  • Professional: ~$19/mo · Business: ~$99/mo
  • No bot filtering
  • No link safety scanning
  • USD billing only

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