SKR.me vs Bitly
Both shorten links and make QR codes. The difference is how much you get for the price, and what happens to the people who open your links.
| SKR.me Free | Bitly Free | SKR.me Pro | Bitly Core | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $0 | $0 | $7.49 / month or $74.90 / year | $10 / month, billed yearly ($120) |
| Ads | No ads | With ads | No ads | No ads |
| Short links | 7 active | 5 a month | 150 active | 100 a month |
| QR codes | For every link | 2 a month | For every link, with your logo and colors | 5 a month |
| Click history | 30 days | Not listed | Full history, CSV export | 30 days |
| Visitor location data | Country only | Not listed | Country only | City level on the Premium plan ($199 / month) |
Bitly prices and features from Bitly’s pricing page, checked in September 2026. Bitly prices are shown with yearly billing and may have changed; check the current prices on bitly.com
Why people choose SKR.me
- No tracking
- We count opens per day and store only the country, device type, browser and referring domain as totals. No IP addresses and no tracking cookies.
- More for less
- Pro includes 150 active links and a QR code for every link for $7.49 a month, less than Bitly Core, which allows 100 links a month.
- Start without an account
- Shorten a link right away. Expiry dates and single-use links are included on every plan, and password protection comes with a free account.
When Bitly is the better choice
If you need your own branded domain, landing pages, bulk link creation, mobile deep linking or city-level analytics, Bitly’s higher plans offer these. SKR.me focuses on doing short links and QR codes well, without tracking.