Beckon vs Bitly
Bitly is an enterprise-focused link management platform with a strong brand. Beckon offers a more affordable alternative with a built-in form builder and a generous free tier.
Pricing Comparison
Why teams switch from Bitly to Beckon
Bitly is a great tool, but it's expensive and focused only on links. Beckon gives you everything Bitly does — plus a full form builder, better free tier, and pricing that won't break the bank.
Save up to 75% on costs
Beckon Pro starts at $9/mo vs Bitly at $35/mo. Get more features for a fraction of the price.
10x more free links
Beckon gives you 100 free links per month. Bitly gives you 10. No contest.
Built-in form builder
Collect leads, run surveys, and gather feedback without paying for a separate form tool.
Password-protected links
Protect sensitive links with passwords — a feature Bitly doesn't offer at any price.
Custom domains for everyone
Use your own branded domain on any plan. Bitly restricts this to enterprise customers.
No feature gating
All core features are available on every plan. We don't lock essential tools behind enterprise pricing.
Free links included
Form field types
Credit card needed
A closer look: Beckon vs Bitly
Pricing: Beckon is dramatically more affordable
Bitly has positioned itself as an enterprise product, and its pricing reflects that. Their free plan gives you just 10 links per month — barely enough for a single marketing campaign. If you want branded links, analytics history beyond 30 days, or team features, you're looking at $35/month or more.
Beckon takes a different approach. Our free tier includes 100 links per month — ten times what Bitly offers. And when you're ready to upgrade, Pro starts at just $9/month. That's a 75% saving compared to Bitly, with no features locked behind enterprise gates.
For small businesses and creators, the cost difference is significant. Over a year, you could save over $300 by choosing Beckon over Bitly Pro — and still get more features.
Forms: something Bitly simply doesn't offer
One of the biggest differences between Beckon and Bitly is that Beckon includes a full form builder. With Bitly, if you want to collect leads, run surveys, or gather customer feedback, you need a separate tool — Typeform, Google Forms, or Formspree — which means another subscription, another login, and another dashboard to manage.
With Beckon, form building is built right in. Create forms with our visual drag-and-drop editor, add conditional logic and multi-step flows, and share them using branded short links. Your forms, your links, and your analytics all live in one place.
This isn't just convenient — it saves money too. A Bitly Pro subscription ($35/mo) plus a Typeform Pro subscription ($25/mo) would cost you $60/month. Beckon gives you both for $9/month.
Link features: Beckon offers more control
Both platforms cover the basics — custom short links, click analytics, and branded domains. But Beckon includes several link features that Bitly doesn't offer at any price point.
Password-protected links let you share sensitive URLs securely. Click limits allow you to cap the number of times a link can be accessed — ideal for limited offers, exclusive content, or event registrations. And our free subdomain means you can start sharing branded links immediately, without setting up a custom domain.
Bitly locks features like multiple branded domains behind enterprise pricing. With Beckon, custom domains are available on all plans.
Analytics: real-time insights without the enterprise price tag
Both Bitly and Beckon provide click analytics with geographic data, device breakdowns, and referrer tracking. The difference is access. Bitly limits analytics history on lower-tier plans and reserves advanced reporting for enterprise customers.
Beckon provides the same real-time analytics across all plans. You get geographic data, browser and device breakdowns, referrer sources, and UTM parameter tracking — without needing to upgrade to see your own data.
Who is Beckon best for?
Whether you're a solo creator, a growing startup, or a marketing team, Beckon adapts to the way you work.
Marketing teams
Shorten campaign links, track click performance across channels, and collect leads with built-in forms — all from one dashboard.
Replace Bitly + your form tool →
Content creators
Share links to your latest content with branded short URLs. Track which posts drive the most traffic and grow your audience with embedded signup forms.
Start with 100 free links →
Small businesses
Create short links for your products, services, and promotions. Collect customer feedback and enquiries with professional forms on your own domain.
Save 75% vs Bitly Pro →
Agencies
Manage multiple client domains, create branded links, and build intake forms — all under one account with team collaboration and role-based access.
One tool for links + forms →
Event organisers
Share event links with click limits and expiration dates. Collect RSVPs with multi-step forms and track registration numbers in real time.
Perfect for limited-access links →
E-commerce brands
Create trackable short links for product pages and promotions. Use forms to collect reviews, run competitions, and gather customer data.
Links + forms from $9/mo →
Frequently asked questions
Can I migrate my existing Bitly links to Beckon?
While we don't offer an automated migration tool yet, you can easily recreate your most important links on Beckon. Simply create new short links with the same destination URLs. Your Bitly links will continue to work — you don't need to take them down.
Does Beckon support custom branded domains like Bitly?
Yes. You can connect your own domain to Beckon and use it for both short links and hosted forms. Custom domains are available on all plans, including free — unlike Bitly, which restricts this to higher-tier plans.
Is Beckon really free to start?
Absolutely. Our free plan includes 100 links per month, 5 forms, click analytics, and custom domains. No credit card required to sign up. You can upgrade to Pro ($9/mo) when you need more capacity, with additional users at $7/mo each.
How does Beckon's analytics compare to Bitly's?
Beckon provides real-time click analytics with geographic data, device and browser breakdowns, referrer tracking, and UTM parameter support. All analytics features are available on every plan — we don't gate your data behind higher tiers.
Can my team collaborate on Beckon?
Yes. Beckon supports team workspaces with role-based permissions. Invite team members, manage shared links and forms, and control who can create, edit, or delete resources. Team features are available on the Pro plan ($9/mo + $7/mo per additional user).
What kind of forms can I build with Beckon?
Beckon includes a visual drag-and-drop form builder with 20+ field types including text, email, phone, dropdowns, file uploads, signatures, ratings, and more. You can create multi-step forms with conditional logic, add spam protection, and share forms via hosted pages or short links.