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Cut.bd vs Short.io
Short.io and Cut.bd both lean on custom domains as the core pitch. The real differences show up in how each prices clicks and links, and what's bundled into team plans.
| Feature | Cut.bd | Short.io |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | 30 links/mo, 1 branded domain | 1,000 links, 50,000 clicks/mo, 5 domains |
| Cheapest paid plan | $9/mo (Starter) — 300 links/mo, 1 domain | $5/mo (Hobby) — 2,500 links, 100,000 clicks/mo, 7 domains |
| Mid-tier plan | $19/mo (Single) — 5,000 links/mo, 5 domains, 1yr retention | $18/mo (Pro) — unlimited links/clicks, 10 domains |
| Team plan | $49/mo (Team) — 20,000 links/mo, 10 domains, 5 seats | $48/mo (Team) — unlimited members, 50 domains, 99.9% SLA |
| Conversion funnels | Included from Starter | Not a built-in feature |
| Retargeting pixels | Included from Single plan | Not a built-in feature |
| Bio pages (link-in-bio) | Included from Free plan | Not a built-in feature |
Short.io's click and link allowances are genuinely generous, especially on its $5 Hobby tier — if your main need is high-volume branded links with straightforward click analytics and nothing else, it's a reasonable choice. Pricing and limits above are from Short.io's public pricing page as of mid-2026 and may have changed.
The verdict
Short.io wins on raw click/link volume per dollar. Cut.bd wins if you want funnels, retargeting pixels, and bio pages bundled in rather than stitched together from separate tools.
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